The scandalous roots of the amusement park Getty Images London's hedonistic "Pleasure Gardens" of the 18th Century captivated the public with a heady mix of fantasy and vice. The public "wanted a place that had all the sophistication and culture and crowds of the city but with a kind of theme park pastoralism thrown in," says the historian Jonathan Conlin, …
NEW YORK — Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up and witness Coney Island’s Luna Park like you’ve never seen it before. The beachfront tourist destination will soon be introducing three new attractions and pedestrian plazas on several acres along the iconic Coney Island, New York, boardwalk as part of Luna Park’s expansion. Of the three new attractions …
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When you’re done, explore the length of the Brooklyn Bridge Park – it’s surprisingly green, with winding paths weaving through …
