Coney Island is a lot of things. From the classic amusement park including the most amazing old school roller coaster ever to the delightfully outdated freak show or the yearly hot dog eating contest there are fun available for each and everyone. The beach set up only makes for more fun and unexpected show like the Mermaid Parade or a Cyclone Ball game. But most of all, it s a spectacular place to meet the unequally diverse, vibrant and colorful crowd of New Yorker that makes NY, well... NY.