I wish I had more exciting, iconic pictures of Coney Island...but alas, the icon is deteriorating. The new wooden boardwalk is a weak bandaid on this relic of a bygone era. There are many creative carnival rides crammed into a narrow strip between the beach and residents. The most fascinating was the wonder wheel pictured above where the compartments slip on rails between the outer and inner ring. We wanted to try it out...but we never saw it make a full, smooth round and at $8/ride the experience didn't seem worth it. It's hard to describe the scene- the old neon lights, battered buildings and attempts at restoration. The best part of the Coney Island experience was the DJ with seamless transitions and great sound system. Coney Island is the adult glorifying and extolling their high school experience as 'the best time of life', reliving the drama and emotionally roiled interactions through the current generation.
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