Coney Island Cyclone, Coney Island

The Cyclone at Coney Island is one of the most iconic roller coasters in the world. It’s also one of the oldest, having been built in 1927. A wooden roller coaster called The Cyclone, commonly known as the Coney Island Cyclone, is located at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. The roller coaster is located on a piece of property near the junction of West 10th Street and Surf Avenue. The Cyclone has a track length of 2,640 feet (800 m), a top height of 85 feet, and a top speed of 60 miles per hour (97 km/h).

Before it started to deteriorate after more than 40 years of operation, the roller coaster was scheduled to be removed by the city in the early 1970s. Dewey and Jerome Albert, the proprietors of the nearby amusement park Astroland, made a deal with New York City on June 18, 1975, to run the attraction. On July 3, 1975, the roller coaster reopened after being renovated during the off-season of 1974. Millions of dollars were still being put into the maintenance of the Cyclone by Astroland Park. In 1988, New York City recognized the roller coaster as a landmark, and in 1991, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

It's currently recognized as a historic landmark and is arguably the most well-known roller coaster of its generation. Back then, it was one of the swiftest wooden roller coasters. The Goliath at Six Flags Great America is the fastest and longest wooden roller coaster in existence right now. But it isn't the main reason you should ride it; the Cyclone also offers incredible thrills. The ride rolls through six twisted curves and eight additional drops with the violent, jerky motion that is typical of traditional wooden coasters after starting with a bone-rattling 85-foot drop.

Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City