8. Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel

wonder-wheel-entrance-untappedcities-nyc.07 PM

Coney Island‘s iconic Wonder Wheel will be open on both New Year’s Eve and Day for the first time in 95 years. From 9pm – 11pm, the Wheel will be running for free and on New Years Day, rides will cost $5 (50% of proceeds will be going to Coney Island Polar Bear charity partner Camp Sunshine.)