Don’t miss Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, it’s on July 4th and it’ll be at their original, flagship store in Coney Island.  This is the 94th year that Nathan’s is holding the contest and the contestants just keep eating more!  The two champions from years past will compete against each other alongside qualifiers from around the country.  Be prepared to watch Joey Chestnut (2 time champion) go against Takeru Kobayashi (6 time champion). Last year they both ate 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes and had to go into overtime (Chestnut won by eating an extra 5 dogs during this time!).  If you plan on going to the event, be prepared to see a crowd as 40,000 people showed up last year to watch.  You can always catch it on ESPN where it’ll be broadcasted. Maybe you’ll even pick up a hot dog for yourself when you’re down there.  Check out the sights and see how the re-vamping of Coney Island is going down. It’s a fun event and you know you want to find out who the winner is.

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Nathan’s Famous hot dogs all started in Coney Island, and that’s where you’ll have to go to experience them.  The Nathan’s chain that can be found in all 50 states can’t be compared to the experience of the real Nathan’s in Brooklyn.  Founded by a polish immigrant, Nathan Handwerker, these dogs have been sold since 1916 and have only exploded since then.  There is a constant crowd here at Coney Island, but the busiest day will have to be annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest (the winner ate 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes last year!).  When you visit Nathan’s, you have to get their old-fashioned lemonade, a few dogs (topped with your choice of chili, cheese, sauerkraut, red onions, or salsa), and a side of fries.  Take a stroll down the boardwalk and enjoy the view while munching on your dog.  You can people watch, ride the ferris wheel, then get back on line and get some more Nathan’s!

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