Coney Island Walking Tour (Map)

~ Charles R. Denson (Author)

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Product Description

With this lavishly illustrated map in hand, anyone can take a self-guided tour of the historical and present-day attractions of Coney Island, the "Playground of the World." Conceived and written by "Coney-ologist" Charles Denson, the guide leads users on a tour that can be taken at any time of the year, and makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in New York City history.

Descriptions of over 40 landmarks and attractions are accompanied by 35 color photographs and historical images. Two maps, in full color, pinpoint all of the locations. A brief essay on Coney Island history gives tour-goers indispensable background information.

Step right up for a tour of Coney Island's neighborhoods and amusement area. Visit the sites of famous Mafia hits. Sample a hot dog at Nathan's Famous. Walk along the Bowery, where young Archie Leach (better known as Cary Grant) once carried a sandwich board advertising Steeplechase Park. Commune with a dolphin at the N.Y. Aquarium. "Freak out" at Sideshows by the Seashore's freak show. Ponder Coney's unique heritage at the Coney Island Museum. Take a white-knuckle ride on the Cyclone roller coaster. Or just sit back in your armchair and reminisce about good times had on the beach and Boardwalk.

The only comprehensive and accurate guide to Coney Island currently available, the Coney Island Walking Tour is ideal for tourists, historians, and amusement park enthusiasts, as well as anyone who has spent a day at Coney Island.

Printed on heavy stock with a varnished coating, the map-fold guide opens to 11 by 17 inches. When folded, it fits into a 4-by-9-inch archival plastic sleeve.

Product Details

• Map
• Publisher: Dreamland Press; 1 edition (August 1, 1998)
• ISBN-10: 0966698207
• ISBN-13: 978-0966698206
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,981,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great "new" information, nice maps, fits into purse easily, February 4, 1999

By A Customer

This walking tour has so much information that I never knew. It's nice and convenient and I've really enjoyed it a lot. I've seen books on Coney Island but none of them have as much information as this little walking tour.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best history and guide of Coney Island I've ever seen., September 22, 1998

By A Customer

This is the best description of Coney Island that I've ever seen. It's historical and yet current. The maps and information are so interesting and it has great pictures. The walking tour is very clearly described. I lived in Coney Island for years but I never really knew the history of it. I think it's a marvelous reference item for anyone. Obviously it was written by someone with a love and a lot of knowledge of Coney Island.

5.0 out of 5 stars Yep, I love amusement parks., December 28, 2008

By	William P. Romjue "kaibigan63" (Arizona Territory) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A nice map of a great old amusement park in New York. Just little park called Coney Island, maybe a few people have heard of it, L-O-L! Nice map though.