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Taking a nostalgic ride on the world's oldest roller coasters
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterReporting from Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pa.-- My current travels across the great American roller-coaster belt will put me aboard five of the oldest operating coasters in the world, including the very oldest at little Lakemont Park here in Altoona....Tags: Transportation, Railway Transportation, Coney Island, Thomas Edison, Elections
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City To Pay $95.6 Million For Land In Coney Island
wpix.comMayor Michael R. Bloomberg is set to announce details of city's $95.6 million deal to purchase 6.9 acres in Coney Island on Thursday. It is an important step for the city to move forward with their plan to revitalize the Brooklyn amusement park district...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, WPIX, Amusement and Theme Parks, Coney Island, Land Surfing
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Coney Island's future looks like a tug of war
Ah, summer at Coney Island: Carnies beckoning passersby to try their luck shooting the freak. Wild screams coming from the Cyclone coaster. Elephants taking on humans to see who can eat the most hot dog buns. But the rollicking, somewhat seedy beachfront...Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Tourism and Leisure, Elephant (animal), Amusement and Theme Parks, Local Elections
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Amusement parks in the city
Special to amNewYorkRamp up your adrenaline and rattle your bones on one of the city's many thrill rides. BROOKLYN Astroland Amusement Park (718) 372-0275 1000 Surf Ave (corner of W. 10th St.) Located on the Coney Island Boardwalk, Astroland is home to the world...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Labor Day, Empire State Building, Amusement and Theme Parks, Coney Island
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8 great American cities
Tribune staff reporterWhat is a great city? It's a city that, when you're in the heart of it, you know exactly where you are. New York is a great city. Boston is a great city. San Francisco is a great city. New Orleans is, still. Inside, we've chosen a few of America's best...Tags: Theater, Bing Crosby, Central Park, Calvert Vaux, Statue of Liberty
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Beaches in NYC
The city's Parks Department maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are usually on duty from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Here are some suggestions for finding surf 'n' sun in the city: ORCHARD BEACH Pelham Bay...Tags: Ocean Parkway, Transportation, Tourism and Leisure, Labor Day, National Parks
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Coney Island / Brighton / Manhattan beaches
Coney Island 718-946-1350 2-mile long boardwalk, New York Aquarium, rides, eateries; outdoor spray showers The most famous of all New York City's beaches, Coney Island can be a unique experience. The wide strip of beach gets so crowded on hot, weekend...Tags: New York City, Labor Day, Manhattan Beach (Brooklyn, New York), Manhattan (New York City), Coney Island
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