Today The Boyfriend and I got off to an early start. We headed out to Coney Island, and as soon as we got there we made a beeline for the hot dogs and cheap beer. About ten seconds after we swallowed our last bites, I made TB go on the rides with me. After I freaked him out with my complete disregard for my own safety, we played the games on the midway. We carried a million stuffed animals home with us, we were quite the sight on the subway.

Nathan's Famous, Surf Ave & Stillwell Ave, Coney Island, 516-338-8500, website
Lunch : Chili Dog, cheap beer

Astroland, 1000 Surf Ave. (West 10th St), Coney Island, 718-372-0275, website
Rides : The Cyclone (twice!), the Pirate Ship