New York - To Do 01April25 (Brooklyn Coney Island)

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Coney Island Day Trip
 Transport time from Downtown/Uptown to Coney Island is about an hour door to door. 
The ride is USD2.90 one way. 

Coney Island in Brooklyn became a major amusement hub in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its iconic parks and rides. The season needs to be right for the rides and entry to the parks and lights are on (Will revisit at night and when rides are open) This trip was more of a walking through history and checking historic shops and their stories.

*Beautiful glass art outside of the main train staiton.*

*Taken outside the NYC Aquarium*

*Coney Island was also home to some bizarre yet significant moments in history. In the early 1900s, Dr. Martin Couney’s Baby Incubator Exhibit saved countless premature infants by displaying them in a sideshow, helping to revolutionize neonatal care. On a darker note, in 1903, the circus elephant Topsy was sentenced to death after killing an abusive trainer. Thomas Edison orchestrated her electrocution to discredit AC electricity, turning the execution into a grim spectacle caught on film. 

Parkview Diner
(Open24hrs)
Voted best of Brooklyn several years in a row.

Parkview Diner in Coney Island is famous for being a classic old-school diner with huge portions, affordable prices, and a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. It’s one of the few 24-hour diners in the area, making it a go-to spot for locals, truckers, and night owls alike.

Ordered On:
01April25
Cabo Omelette USD18
Bagel & Lox with cream cheese USD15.75
x2 Coffee

Fed 2 at US52 with tip.
Food 4/5
Service 3/5
Ambience 3/5
Value 3.5/5

Looking to get your All-American breakfast fix, this place got it down and delivers. Open 24hrs. you can start your day anytime you want!
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The Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese Monument

The Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese Monument (both Baseball legends) at MCU Park in Brooklyn honors the moment in 1947 when Pee Wee Reese supported Jackie Robinson as he broke baseball's color barrier. The statue symbolizes their friendship and their impact on civil rights and the integration of baseball.
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Wall of Remembrance

The Wall of Remembrance is a powerful 9/11 memorial located outside Maimonides Park (home of the Brooklyn Cyclones) in Coney Island. It’s a 40-foot-long granite wall featuring etched portraits of the 417 first responders who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
You may want to visit the 911 memorial located in Downtown as well as the beautifully done and maintained 9/11 Memorial Pools. Click here for full write up.

The Parachute Jump

The Parachute Jump at Coney Island, built in 1939 for the New York World's Fair, was originally a ride where visitors experienced a simulated parachute jump. Standing 262 feet/79m tall, it was once the tallest attraction in the area. Although the ride closed in 1968, the tower remains an iconic feature, appearing in films and pop culture. Locally, it's often called the "Eiffel Tower of Coney Island" due to its towering presence.

You maybe interested in real deal where to get some of the best views of the real Eiffel Tower in Paris and a ride up as well
or other places which like Osaka - the Tsutenkaku Tower, the focal point of the Shinsekai neighborhood in Osaka, was modeled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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Nathan's Famous

The Birthplace of the American Hot Dog Legend – Nathan’s Famous started as a small hot dog stand in 1916 by Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker. It’s an iconic NYC institution and home to the annual hot dog eating contest held at Nathan's as well.

Ordered on:
01April25
Chili Hot Dog & 1/2 Dozen Large Clams
Food 3/5
Service na
Ambience 3/5
Value 3/5

The food is meh to be honest. A common street dog would have cost about USD4. The large Clams were really nice and really enjoyed. More for the history of the place than for the actual food. 
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Williams Candy Shop
(To see one of the last remaining traditional candy stores in Coney Island)

It was much smaller than what was envisioned. 
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Cyclone Roller Coaster
(Iconic historic rides)

The Cyclone roller coaster, opened in 1927, is one of the oldest wooden coasters still running. It features an 85-foot drop, speeds up to 60 mph, and 27 elevation changes. Saved from demolition in the 1960s, it became a NYC Landmark in 1988. NASA once used it for astronaut training, and it remains a pop culture icon.
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Wonder Wheel
(Iconic historic rides)

Coney Island Art Walls

I think its free to enter. It was supposed to be open as listed. But still managed to catch lots of nice views of the street art in and around Coney Island. Apparently when in season, there are side shows, performances and much more carnival like atmosphere. 
For really amazing street art, highly recommended to check Straat Museum in Amsterdam!

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White Castle

White Castle, founded in 1921, was the first fast-food burger chain. Their small, square Sliders are steam-grilled over onions, with a unique five-hole design for fast cooking. They've gained a cult following and pop culture fame, notably in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

Ordered On:
01April25
Original 1921 Slider and classic slider without cheese.
Total about USD5.

Food 3.5/5
Ambience 3/5
Value 4.5/5
Service Na
*Surprsingly really really good. The meat is nice, perfect with the soft onions and the pickles just tops it off. I'd rank this above In-N-Out actually for what you actually pay and how much value. Really flavorful sliders and super value for your money. Well worth and would recommend for others to try cause of its pop culture reference to the movie and cheap and good mini-sliders!*

We ending of the day with our Harold and Kumar moment at white castle to top of the day's activities. 

Coney island. Highly recommended to have a step back into the past and will return in the evening, especially to check out the lights and festivities when the parks are open! A great piece of American history and to enjoy some famous iconic rides. 
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You may also be interested to check out an off the beaten track, Governor's island during the warmer season for something a little closer to New York and be in the green.

These are some other 1hr off the beaten path side trips from one's usual enclaves to explore
Japan - Narita - Sarawa (Small water town)

London - Brighton 

Singapore- To Do (25Mar25) Interairport SE Asia at MBS

Singapore - To Stay
Singapore - To Eat
Singapore - To Do

Singapore - To Do
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Interairport SE Asia @ MBS

Fun free to enter exhibition that shows you the companies behind the much seen things around airports and contracts they have with Changi.

*Interesting concept. The talk is done in Vietnamese but they have live audible translation/subtitles via the QR Code*

The vendors who have contracts with Changi Airport. 

*Some of the Greenery in the airport T2/T3 are maintained and supplied by SINGRASS*

*Seemed affordable at USD30/sqm for high durability high-pile carpets till you hear the minmum order. That's where they get you.*

*Area lighting from the UK. About 150K USD/Post.*

*Beware of Jet Blast. A basic panel goes for about 120K USD*

*The good people at Mastermark who do more in-depth studies on Bird strikes for Changi Airport. Looking to the bird's diets and working to target reduce and make Changi a less desirable place for these birds to come to. Dawn and dusk are the highest risks for a potential bird strike to occur. Really great insights and wonderful sharing to the more detailed and good work these folks do.*

Some of the more interesting products that companies are pushing for to increase productivity and thus reducing costs.

*Reducing engine cooling so that the necessary checks and
maintenance actions maybe done by the ground crew. 120K USD/unit*

*Sustainability*

*FAA Approved 3D Printing for parts replacements. Reducing minimum order requirements and shipment and time lag between.*

Familiar and fun to see up close. 

All-in-all good fun and would recommend to register to explore for any aviation enthusiast.