Visiting Coney Island JUN 2007, Brooklyn NYC 

Not another rap concert! This time we journey to Brooklyn's Coney Island to check out the Borough's most famed 20th century landmarks. From the original Nathan's to riding the legendary Cyclone roller coaster, to miles of sandy beach, Coney Island has it all.

The Coney Island subway terminal, entirely reconstructed from 2001 to 2005
The Coney Island subway terminal, entirely reconstructed from 2001 to 2005

The original Nathan's, serving world famous frankfurters since 1916!
The original Nathan's, serving world famous frankfurters since 1916!

More than just the best hot dog
More than just the best hot dog

Inside Nathan's dozen of workers scramble to serve the never ending line of customers
Inside Nathan's dozen of workers scramble to serve the never ending line of customers

The dogs on the grill
The dogs on the grill

Nathan's in also home to the International Hot Dog Eating Contest
Nathan's in also home to the International Hot Dog Eating Contest

Coney Island's parachute drop ride. Although no longer in operation, the recently refurbished structure is Brooklyn's Effeil Tower
Coney Island's parachute drop ride. Although no longer in operation, the recently refurbished structure is Brooklyn's Effeil Tower

Dozens enjoy their hot dogs on a lazy afternoon
Dozens enjoy their hot dogs on a lazy afternoon

A beautifully painted mural of 2pac and Biggie graces a ride in Coney Island's Astroland Amusement Park
A beautifully painted mural of 2pac and Biggie graces a ride in Coney Island's Astroland Amusement Park

The Wonder Wheel, ridden each year by over 200,000 people
The Wonder Wheel, ridden each year by over 200,000 people

Originally completed in 1920, the Wonder Wheel is a one of a kind
Originally completed in 1920, the Wonder Wheel is a one of a kind

Declared an official NYC landmark in 1989, the wheel has operated for over 85 years without a single accident
Declared an official NYC landmark in 1989, the wheel has operated for over 85 years without a single accident

A view of the beach from atop the Wonder Wheel
A view of the beach from atop the Wonder Wheel

Another view of the beach as we rise even higher
Another view of the beach as we rise even higher

A Brooklyn sunset
A Brooklyn sunset


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