New York City is always under constant change - neighborhoods are transformed, demographics change, buildings are torn down and rebuilt. But in Coney Island time moves like molasses. The things to do there now are the same as they were 30 years ago - carnival games, burlesque reviews, freak shows, amusement rides. As a result, a trip to Coney Island is almost like a trip back in time.
http://www.forgotten-ny.com/STREET%20SCENES/Coney/coney.html
http://www.coneyisland.com/sideshow.shtml