Astroland is also known to many as Coney Island. The two are completely different in meaning but similar in people's thoughts.
Astroland has been around for a while. The rides are vintage but the attraction is still there. Nothing makes a kid more excited than taking a train to Coney Island and seeing the giant glowing Ferris Wheel as the train approaches it's final stop. This might not have the pizazz of Disney World or the rides of Six Flags Great Adventure, but it has it's landmark attractions (after all, this is where Nathans originated). People will always remember Astroland as the city beach that was easily accessible by train. For city dwellers without cars, this was a big deal.
Coney Island is not the cleanest of places. The water is dirty and the sand has way too many shells. But it is still a beach after all. There are lots of activities to indulge in rather than going to the beach. Astroland offers many rides and there is a batting cage within walking distance. Definitely not a bad place to be.
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