A quick trip to Brooklyn with Chelsea so I could buy a skateboard lead us to Coney Island last Friday, eating fried clams and chicken, walking down the boardwalk. Quick tip, never get fried clams from Nathan’s hotdogs – their proximity to the ocean means nothing. I’m going out on a limb here, but I probably should have just had a hotdog.
We got lucky with our visit because it had been storming on and off all day, so the boardwalk and park were pretty much empty. It was around sunset when we arrived, so we didn’t go on any rides (also because I was feeling pretty gross from the fried clams), but I’m definitely going to need to take a trip back to try out the Cyclone.
The boardwalk and beach seem like they’ll be awesome, and seriously packed, on a hot summer day – but apparently every Friday night during the summer they have fireworks, so that’ll be something to check out too.
Also, there’s a freak show! I can’t wait to go to that next time I get back – I kind of doubt there will be anything too shocking in there, this isn’t the 1930’s, but definitely still worth a look. I’ll be sure to report back on the most exciting exhibits.
