A day at the beach: Coney Island's summer magic draws visitors near and far * Brooklyn Paper
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Coney Island serves as a relaxing getaway from the bustling environment of New York City, just an hour from Times Square. Tourists appreciate the contrast between the noisy city and the calm beach atmosphere, where they can hear the ocean. Visitors, like Tanya from Germany, encourage others to unwind at Coney Island after exploring tourist spots. It boasts attractions like the Wonder Wheel and the New York Aquarium, making it a popular destination for relaxation and enjoyment during the summer months.
"Because there's that big city New York, and it's loud and it's noisy and it's stuffed and everything and then you come out to the beach; there's silence and there you can hear the ocean."
"I think the Germans know Coney Island as an amusement park. It's some island, like holiday island, so close to a big city."
"Enjoy it and get some relaxing hours outside of the crowded city."
"It's a fun change. We were doing a lot of city city, so it was kind of nice to just come out here and just relax a bit and have a down day."
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