It is a sad sad day. After 46 years, Astroland will be closing its doors this Sunday after failing to reach a new deal with the property’s current owners. A he said she said account of the failed negotiations can be found at Curbed.
Astroland and the surrounding attractions at Coney Island are a true piece of Americana, reaching its height during the WWII era. It was incredibly popular and the center of New York weekends in the summer. But over the years its appeal has simmered, and the winters have become so damn cold and lonely. So while the clock is ticking for Astroland, jump on a train over to Coney Island and take part in a piece of New York history that will be gone forever. Here are some things to check out on your homage to Astroland:
Coney Island Cyclone - Ride the drop in one of America’s oldest wooden roller coasters, and hear the beams creak as you fly around. It only costs $8 dollars to ride and $5 dollars for a “re-ride”. And if you’re daring you can try and break the current record of consecutive riding hours which is 401. The Cyclone is a monument, so it will be preserved long after Astroland is gone.
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Nathan’s Hot Dogs - Grab a hot dog at the World famous Nathan’s after riding the Cyclone, but not before because it might come back up!
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Wonder Wheel Park - Offers over 20 rides to choose from. You’re sure to find something of your liking here.
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Handball Courts - Forget squash, tennis, or racquetball, let’s keep it simple and play some handball.
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Parachute Jump - Ok sorry but you can’t jump off this 190ft ride with a parachute anymore since its been defunct since 1968. Nonetheless, “Brooklyn’s Eiffel Tower” is worth a look see.
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on the rooftop of the Dream Hotel
for the hottest new daytime Saturday party in NYC!
BBQ, Free Frozen Cocktail from 12-1pm
$8 Mojito and $4 Beers.
R.S.V.P: heather@loungebarsnyc.com
Two 200-person seatings (12 noon, 3pm), serving non-Ono prix fixe grub (jumbo lump blue crab cakes, Brandt Beef tournedos...), bottle service, and tropical-themed cocktails ($17, but their vodka tonics run $15, so...); reservations for tables are recommended and walkups are welcome as space allows.
For high rollers, GUGD's roping off several sun-drenched lounges and making them available for $5000 each.
Make a reservation: Gansevoortbikinibrunch@gmail.com
Patriotic Pub Hop
Saturday, July 4th 2pm-til you fall down
No lame family BBQ's or plans of hittin up the Hamptons this weekend?
Come celebrate a booze-fueled Fourth of July with our Patriotic Pub Hop!
Enjoy all you can drink Bud and Bud Light drafts from 2-4pm for just $10 followed by Americana drink specials including $3 Bud/Bud Light drafts, $4 well drinks, $5 Apple Pie shots and $6 Muscle Car-Bombs all night long!
Hop from Black Bear Lodge to Bulls Head Tavern to Whiskey River...Check out the hot dog eating contest...and, if you're still standing- stick around for the Fireworks extravaganza broadcast live on our HDTV's!
To RSVP or for more information please contact WeLoveBars@gmail.com or log on to
http://www.going.com/PatrioticPubHop
Bring a blanket and come downtown for one of the most-
anticipated free concerts of the summer.
The concert is not ticketed, but space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To celebrate the Hudson’s 400th anniversary New York City will putting on a fireworks display like never before. To join in the festivities the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square will be offering rooms with perfect views and throwing a rooftop party for the first 100 guests to book rooms. These rooms and the party will be offered at special rates listed below.
Also, if there are people that would only like to attend the rooftop party, there is a special offer for that as well.
Come celebrate independence on the roof of the Rivington!
After a week hiatus we're back on the roof and back to the jacuzzis. The weather is supposed to be nice, so if you've been waiting for an appropriate time to come get loose in a rad New York City penthouse, Thursday is absolutely that time.
Benjamin "B Roc" Ruttner of HeavyRoc Music and Jonathan Price Totaro of Reason NY will be deejaying, bottles in the club, babes, etc etc etc.
We're expecting a lot of people so, if you can, please rsvp to info@lolanewyork.com or try and come early
After celebrating our country all day, spend all night honoring our king...of pop, that is. The Suzie Wong lounge will be spinning Michael Jackson music starting after the fireworks and lasting until the wee hours of dawn.
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Nathan’s Hot Dogs - Grab a hot dog at the World famous Nathan’s after riding the Cyclone, but not before because it might come back up!
Wonder Wheel Park - Offers over 20 rides to choose from. You’re sure to find something of your liking here.
Handball Courts - Forget squash, tennis, or racquetball, let’s keep it simple and play some handball.
