Coney Island

Famed for the Brooklyn Cyclones minor baseball team and amusement parks, the Coney Island is a popular resort peninsula in the southernmost Brooklyn and New York's famous boardwalk. Although it is just a shadow of its former self, Coney Island attracts numbers of visitors and potential residents seduced by its sandy, sun-caressed beaches and laidback environment. The island's major attractions are the New York Aquarium located halfway to Brighton Beach with penguins and giant pacific octopus. For more kicks and thrills head for the island's amusement parks featuring the Cyclone Roller Coaster and the Wonder Wheel, the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Don't miss the Nathan's hot dogs - a seaside treat for decades.