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Apr-May: Sat-Sun, noon-midnight; Mon-Fri, closed; Jun -Labor Day: daily, noon-midnight; Labor Day-Mar: daily, closed
D, F, N, Q at Coney Island-Stillwell Ave.
$8 per ride, $5 per re-ride
Cash Only
Astroland Amusement Park has closed to make way for developers, but fortunately the legendary Cyclone roller coaster still stands strong. The landmark (and wooden) ride may take a mere two-minutes-and-30 seconds to experience, but don’t let that fool you. Its 80-foot 60-degree jaw-dropping drop was described by Charles Lindbergh as "more thrilling than flying solo across the Atlantic."

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Sherman Alexie at Symphony Space
Scenes from the National Book Award winner's new collection, "War Dances," will be played by the always excellent David Strathairn and B. D. Wong. More »