The Cyclone

A New York City landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places. Height: 85 Feet (At highest peak) - Track Length: 2,640 Feet - Top Speed: 60 mph

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834 Surf Ave (Coney Island) Brooklyn , NY 11224 United States

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Jeff S.

The Cyclone is a New York City landmark It’s an old wooden roller coaster from the 1920’s. This is something everyone should try to do before they die.

City of New York

The Cyclone was originally built in 1927. The coaster uses a chain to pull the train to the top of the 1st plunge, it then runs on its own momentum reaching up to 68 mph through 9 drops and 6 curves.

Aaron Bell

Wooden roller coasters are a fantastic experience, and this one is no exception! Ride an attraction your grandparents rode as kids, and experience a thrill that hasn't decreased with age!

Kimmie Ohh

The Cyclone is a landmark & a wood rollercoaster . Beware, your neck may ache when you get off the ride.

Luna Park Coney Island

This American Legend it's a city landmark and a National Historic Landmark taking you to its highest point at 85ft and then dipping into gut-wrenching plunges! You'll love this wooden roller-coaster! Read more

The Corcoran Group

Truly, one of the best, and still scariest roller coasters EVER ! Sit in the back for the wildest whiplash! Discounts for staying on for a second, or third ride.

Joe Cheskin

The best wooden roller coaster in all of NYC!

Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals

If you’re up for a real Brooklyn adventure, get on board and try to grab the front two seats. Read more

Jake Smith

Be ready with your most ridiculous face: the camera is at the bottom of the first drop.

Luna Park Coney Island

Here's a great tip in the off-season - come by Coney Island on a very foggy or snowy day , and have a private photo-shoot with your favorite coaster!

Angela Wen

The classic wooden roller coaster remains the best and most fun

Ralph Jones

Really fun, nice and rickety

NYC: The Official Guide

Riding in the front car affords riders the best view , while sitting in the rear gives the feeling of greater speed.

Jeremy Wilcox

A must-do for all New Yorkers. If at all positive, though, avoid the back cars... genuinely painful and rocky.

Steven Newcastle

Scariest coaster ever . Feels like it might fall apart any minute. But that's why it's so fun.

Tina Maffeo

It’s been many years since I have been on this and wow! The thrill is still there????

Kelsey✨

Best ride in the park !

Jessie Catana

Extremely rickety and extremely amazing! Just do it.

Leila

Built in 1927 but it's still a hell of a lot of fun!

The Most Interesting Man in the World

For some reason I tend to be more photogenic on rollercoasters .

Michelle Russo

I thought I was scared only because it was so old and rickety . But that was one wild ride! Sit in the front!

Kathryn D

Worth the wait!

Tom Walsh

For a roller coaster 90 years old it's still excellent

Stella Ricci

Sit in the first car! The view is simply amazing!!!!

Alex Fish

Oldest coaster in the U.S. and still thrilling. Watch for back pains though!

Tarance

Everything is great here!

Robert Forto

Built in 1927 and still fun!

Jane Kim

you might die on this ride but its so fun

Ryan Ambs

Never knowing if you will careen off the track only adds to the excitement

Tim Deng

This ride has been here since 1927! Meets the hype

Brian Oconnell

I wasn't scared per se, but it really jolted me around, and was painful in the back and neck. Still fun though!

Mazda

The first rides of the historic roller coaster began on June 26, 1927. Over 80 years later, the Cyclone is still thrilling thousands of riders each year.

Nicole Strawbridge

ALWAYS sit in the front & put your hands up on the 1st drop.Best. Rollercoaster . EVER.

Andrea Valverde

A must! I love it!

Roberto Marchi

A must see!

Jen Lou

The scariest part is that I felt like the ride was going to fall apart on me

Jamie Shaw

Brace your neck before the final drop!

Donna Salamanca

Absolutely loved it

Bennuworld

Legendary, for good reason.

Frank Kashdan

Truely the greatest roller coaster of all time

jacqueline cepeda

if you ride this ride when u come to cycone

Marc Seccia

The roller coaster...duh.

Amy Bernstein

Sit in the back for airtime!

Mary Welkie

Definitely a scary old roller coaster , but fun!

Hollie Sick

Fun but don't get stuck!

Sandra Rubinchik

Is it a roller coaster or a time machine?

Saarim Zaman

Fire ride ????????????????

Keith M.

This ride is great if you like broken vertebrae!

Benjamin Coats

Faster than you expect

Cmav

Your head will hurt!!

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