Stillwell Avenue, New York City

Name: Stillwell Avenue
Address: New York City, United States

#2126 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

Stillwell Avenue is a major two-way north/south thoroughfare in southern Brooklyn and the central section of Coney Island. It is 2.4 miles long and begins at a dead end at Riegelmann Boardwalk on Coney Island. The road goes north, leaving Coney Island, ending at Bay Parkway, where the road continues as the Bay Ridge Parkway. On December 11, 2008 it acquired the subsidiary name Polar Bear Club Walk, named for the Coney Island Polar Bear Club. The Stillwell Avenue/Surf Avenue intersection on Coney Island is the location of the Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue subway station, a major subway station in New York City. ()

Length: 2.4 miCoordinates: 40°35'29"N, 73°59'3"W

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Southern Brooklyn (Gravesend)New York City United States

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Stillwell Avenue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Maimonides Park, Coney Island Cyclone, New York Aquarium.

1.2 miS
Amusement park
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, New York City
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Coney Island, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park is a cherished New York City landmark that has delighted generations of visitors. With its iconic centerpiece, the Wonder Wheel, standing tall at 150 feet, the park offers a nostalgic blend of...
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Maimonides Park, New York City
30 min walk • Maimonides Park is a minor league baseball stadium on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. The home team and primary tenant is the New York Mets-affiliated Brooklyn Cyclones of the High-A East.
1.2 miS
Iconic 1926 wooden rollercoaster
Coney Island Cyclone, New York City
30 min walk • The Coney Island Cyclone is a wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. Designed by Vernon Keenan, it opened to the public on June 26, 1927. The coaster is on a plot of land at the intersection of Surf Avenue and West 10th Street.
1.3 miS
Marine wildlife boardwalk attraction
New York Aquarium, New York City
32 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary in the bustling city of New York. This Brooklyn-based aquarium is a favorite among both locals and tourists, offering an immersive experience into the world of aquatic wildlife.
1.2 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Soarin' Eagle, New York City
32 min walk • Soarin' Eagle is an exhilarating roller coaster situated in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. This thrilling ride is a standout attraction within the historic Coney Island amusement area, known for its iconic boardwalk and playful seaside atmosphere.
1.2 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunderbolt, New York City
32 min walk • Thunderbolt is a steel roller coaster at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It is located near Surf Avenue and West 15th Street, on the Riegelmann Boardwalk next to the B&B Carousell.
1.2 miS
Amusement, Amusement park
Astroland, New York City
31 min walk • Astroland was a 3.1-acre amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City that first opened in 1962. It was located at 1000 Surf Avenue on the boardwalk. It ceased operations on September 7, 2008.
1.2 miSW
Park
Coney Island Creek Park, Sea Gate
32 min walk • Coney Island Creek Park is a public park on the northwestern coast of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City. It abuts Coney Island Creek, Gravesend Bay, and Kaiser Park and is across Coney Island Creek from Calvert Vaux Park and Six Diamonds Park.
1.4 miNW
Church
New Utrecht Reformed Church, New York City
37 min walk • New Utrecht Reformed Church is the fourth oldest Reformed Church in America congregation and is located in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York.
0.7 miSW
Park
Calvert Vaux Park, New York City
19 min walk • Calvert Vaux Park is an 85.53-acre public park in Gravesend, Brooklyn, in New York City. Created in 1934, it is composed of several disconnected sections along the Belt Parkway between Bay 44th and Bay 49th Streets.
1 miW
Park
Bensonhurst Park, Sea Gate
25 min walk • Bensonhurst Park is a park in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, New York City. The park stretches from the north border at Cropsey Avenue to the south border at Lower New York Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stillwell Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Anthony Catanzaro Square, New York City (9 min walk), Adventurer's Park, New York City (14 min walk), Old Gravesend Cemetery, New York City (15 min walk), Gravesend, New York City (17 min walk).

How to get to Stillwell Avenue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stillwell Avenue:

Metro

Bay 50th Street • Lines: D (5 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: N (9 min walk)

Bus

86th Street & West 8th Street • Lines: B1, B4 (8 min walk)