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An event · Coney Island, Brooklyn · on 2 of my lists

Nathan's Famous Hot-Dog Eating Contest.

Worth it, says Antonina. I bet you weren’t expecting to see competitive eating on your list of best things to do in New York City during the summer.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my New York Summer bucket list
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1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Directions
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Everything I’ve written about Nathan's Famous Hot-Dog Eating Contest on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 2 of my lists, from New York Summer bucket list to The 4th of July in New York, and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there and where it is and what’s near.

  1. New York Summer bucket listWorth it
  2. The 4th of July in New YorkWorth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

2 of my lists, the fullest first

New York Summer bucket list

No. 20 on that list · 3 min from the subway
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

I bet you weren’t expecting to see competitive eating on your list of best things to do in New York City during the summer. However, if you happen to find yourself in Coney Island for the 4th of July you can’t miss Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

The sport has grown in popularity in recent years largely due to Joey Chestnut. Currently ranked #1 by Major League Eating, Chestnut set the world record with 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes during 2021’s competition.

Read it on the list
  • SubwayD, F, N, Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Av, 3 min
  • Address1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
  • From my guide, published May 2025.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

The 4th of July in New York

No. 11 on that list
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has become a national treasure, broadcast nationally on ESPN. The sport has grown in popularity in recent years thanks to the lore of Joey Chestnut, who holds the world record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

The event takes place at the intersection of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island beginning at 11 AM. Crowds of up to 35,000 make this one of the most popular 4th of July events in NYC.

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Where it is, and what’s near

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
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Nearby, from my lists
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