The Coney Island Cyclone is an iconic part of Brooklyn it has been around since 1927. “It’s an all-time classic amusement park ride that’s kept coaster lovers coming back since the Cyclone roller coaster first debuted on June 26, 1927”.  The ride is over 2,640 feet of track and great for thrill seekers “featuring 12 drops and 27 elevation changes that still has the stuff to take your breath away.” It was declared a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1991.

Reference: Luna Park Coney Island website http://lunaparknyc.com/attractions/cyclone/