Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Essentials

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. The Roof, a restaurant and taproom, has a large outdoor terrace with great views of Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline.
800 yerel halk öneriyor
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd St
800 yerel halk öneriyor
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products. The Roof, a restaurant and taproom, has a large outdoor terrace with great views of Brooklyn and the Manhattan skyline.
Basic local supermarket within very easy walking distance.
181 yerel halk öneriyor
Associated Supermarkets
216 5th Ave
181 yerel halk öneriyor
Basic local supermarket within very easy walking distance.
Small gourmet market with a well-curated selection of local, organic, and all-natural food.
522 yerel halk öneriyor
Union Market
240 E Houston St
522 yerel halk öneriyor
Small gourmet market with a well-curated selection of local, organic, and all-natural food.

Parks & Nature

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a world-class waterfront park with rolling hills, riverfront promenades, lush gardens, and spectacular city views.
951 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Köprüsü Parkı
334 Furman St
951 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a world-class waterfront park with rolling hills, riverfront promenades, lush gardens, and spectacular city views.
The jewel of Brooklyn with 585 acres of scenic beauty offering ice skating, a zoo, playgrounds, birdwatching, biking, hiking, and summer concerts.
3418 yerel halk öneriyor
Prospect Park
3418 yerel halk öneriyor
The jewel of Brooklyn with 585 acres of scenic beauty offering ice skating, a zoo, playgrounds, birdwatching, biking, hiking, and summer concerts.
An urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. In the Garden, in its community, and well beyond, BBG inspires people of all ages through the conservation, display, and enjoyment of plants; with educational programs that emphasize learning by doing; and with research focused on understanding and conserving regional plants and plant communities.
2030 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 yerel halk öneriyor
An urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. In the Garden, in its community, and well beyond, BBG inspires people of all ages through the conservation, display, and enjoyment of plants; with educational programs that emphasize learning by doing; and with research focused on understanding and conserving regional plants and plant communities.

Arts & Culture

NYC's second largest museum housing a collection of roughly 1.5 million works of art.
3011 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Müzesi
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 yerel halk öneriyor
NYC's second largest museum housing a collection of roughly 1.5 million works of art.
A performing arts venue known as a center for progressive and avant-garde performance. Check their current offerings at www.bam.org.
859 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Müzik Akademisi
30 Lafayette Ave
859 yerel halk öneriyor
A performing arts venue known as a center for progressive and avant-garde performance. Check their current offerings at www.bam.org.
The Tenement Museum preserves and interprets the history of immigration through the personal experiences of the generations of newcomers who settled in and built lives on Manhattan's Lower East Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood.
603 yerel halk öneriyor
Tenement Müzesi
103 Orchard St
603 yerel halk öneriyor
The Tenement Museum preserves and interprets the history of immigration through the personal experiences of the generations of newcomers who settled in and built lives on Manhattan's Lower East Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood.

Entertainment & Activities

Iconic Brooklyn landmark featuring amusement parks, concerts, an aquarium, and fireworks every Friday night during the summer. Make sure to have a Nathan's Famous hot dog while you're on the boardwalk!
663 yerel halk öneriyor
Coney Adası
663 yerel halk öneriyor
Iconic Brooklyn landmark featuring amusement parks, concerts, an aquarium, and fireworks every Friday night during the summer. Make sure to have a Nathan's Famous hot dog while you're on the boardwalk!
New arena opened in 2012 that's home to the Brooklyn Nets (basketball) and the NY Islanders (hockey). Their calendar also boasts some of world’s most renowned performers, including Barbra Streisand, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen.
1418 yerel halk öneriyor
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 yerel halk öneriyor
New arena opened in 2012 that's home to the Brooklyn Nets (basketball) and the NY Islanders (hockey). Their calendar also boasts some of world’s most renowned performers, including Barbra Streisand, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen.
Indoor rock climbing venue that also offers lessons.
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw St
93 yerel halk öneriyor
Indoor rock climbing venue that also offers lessons.
The place to go for discounted same-day tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Very little wait time as compared to the Times Square location. Tickets are 20% to 50% off regular prices. Go early as ticket availability and inventory can change quickly throughout the day.
25 yerel halk öneriyor
TKTS Downtown Brooklyn
25 yerel halk öneriyor
The place to go for discounted same-day tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. Very little wait time as compared to the Times Square location. Tickets are 20% to 50% off regular prices. Go early as ticket availability and inventory can change quickly throughout the day.
Sports bar featuring pool, ping pong, bowling & air hockey. Also serves casual American fare.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Ocean's 8
308 Flatbush Ave
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Sports bar featuring pool, ping pong, bowling & air hockey. Also serves casual American fare.
A pirate-themed interactive theatrical indoor 18-hole miniature golf course in Red Hook. Fun for the whole family! Plenty of street parking.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Shipwrecked
621 Court St
6 yerel halk öneriyor
A pirate-themed interactive theatrical indoor 18-hole miniature golf course in Red Hook. Fun for the whole family! Plenty of street parking.

Food Scene

Cozy spot with an open kitchen that's great for breakfast & lunch. Beautiful selection of pastries, cakes & breads.
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Glenda's Restaurant
854 St Johns Pl
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Cozy spot with an open kitchen that's great for breakfast & lunch. Beautiful selection of pastries, cakes & breads.
Popular Venetian eatery with a charming, old-world dining room. Highly rated. If there is a wait for a table, they will gladly take your name and phone number and call when a table becomes available. Their wine bar next door is an easy place to wait, and drinks can be transferred to the main dining room. You could even wait at the house since it's just a half a block away.
205 yerel halk öneriyor
al di la Trattoria
248 5th Ave
205 yerel halk öneriyor
Popular Venetian eatery with a charming, old-world dining room. Highly rated. If there is a wait for a table, they will gladly take your name and phone number and call when a table becomes available. Their wine bar next door is an easy place to wait, and drinks can be transferred to the main dining room. You could even wait at the house since it's just a half a block away.
Snug, cash-only cafe and bakeshop specializing in muffins in rotating unique flavor combinations. Open daily from 7am to 2pm.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Sky Bakery
53 5th Ave
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Snug, cash-only cafe and bakeshop specializing in muffins in rotating unique flavor combinations. Open daily from 7am to 2pm.
Popular Pan-Latin cuisine and tropical cocktails at reasonable prices. Be prepared for a boisterous atmosphere. You can easily make reservations via OpenTable.
81 yerel halk öneriyor
Bogota Latin Bistro
141 5th Ave
81 yerel halk öneriyor
Popular Pan-Latin cuisine and tropical cocktails at reasonable prices. Be prepared for a boisterous atmosphere. You can easily make reservations via OpenTable.
Family-friendly, consistent, and reasonably priced wood-fired pizzas and other Italian fare.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
La Villa Pizzeria
261 5th Ave
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Family-friendly, consistent, and reasonably priced wood-fired pizzas and other Italian fare.
Organic and all-natural burgers, shakes, and snacks. Popular choice for families.
465 yerel halk öneriyor
Bareburger
33-21 31st Ave
465 yerel halk öneriyor
Organic and all-natural burgers, shakes, and snacks. Popular choice for families.
This intimate steakhouse is set in a tucked-away carriage house & known for its spacious patio.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Benchmark
339A 2nd St
14 yerel halk öneriyor
This intimate steakhouse is set in a tucked-away carriage house & known for its spacious patio.
Classic NYC bagel spot & deli offering great selections of bagels, sandwiches and other baked goods. Open from 6:00AM to 3:00PM daily.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Brownstone Bagels
671 Union St
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Classic NYC bagel spot & deli offering great selections of bagels, sandwiches and other baked goods. Open from 6:00AM to 3:00PM daily.
Best sushi in Brooklyn serving both creative and classic Japanese fare. For a special occasion, have the omakase at the sushi bar. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. 718-788-5338
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Sushi Katsuei
210 7th Ave
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Best sushi in Brooklyn serving both creative and classic Japanese fare. For a special occasion, have the omakase at the sushi bar. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. 718-788-5338
Peruvian rotisserie chicken specialist that's popular for both eat in and takeout. Very good value.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Coco Roco
392 5th Ave
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Peruvian rotisserie chicken specialist that's popular for both eat in and takeout. Very good value.
The city's best pizza by the slice! Classic NY-style pizzeria that's not fancy but serves up well-executed pies, calzones, sandwiches, and pastas. The rice balls and tomato avocado Caprese salad are especially recommended! Free delivery through seamless.com.
Pizza Cotta Bene
437 3rd Ave
The city's best pizza by the slice! Classic NY-style pizzeria that's not fancy but serves up well-executed pies, calzones, sandwiches, and pastas. The rice balls and tomato avocado Caprese salad are especially recommended! Free delivery through seamless.com.
Very popular new take on Vietnamese food with an ambitious drink menu, open kitchen, and a lovely back garden. We recommend you make reservations via their website, especially on weekends. bricolage.nyc
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Bricolage
162 5th Ave
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Very popular new take on Vietnamese food with an ambitious drink menu, open kitchen, and a lovely back garden. We recommend you make reservations via their website, especially on weekends. bricolage.nyc
Best BBQ in NYC! Definitely worth the trip. Rustic counter-service features slow smoked meats, craft beer & live music on weekends. It's first-come, first-served, so make sure you go early as they do run out of popular items. Brisket is to die for.
101 yerel halk öneriyor
Hometown Bar-B-Que
454 Van Brunt St
101 yerel halk öneriyor
Best BBQ in NYC! Definitely worth the trip. Rustic counter-service features slow smoked meats, craft beer & live music on weekends. It's first-come, first-served, so make sure you go early as they do run out of popular items. Brisket is to die for.
A unique cafe specializing in high-end chocolate desserts, handmade ice creams, coffee, dessert wines, and beers from around the world.
74 yerel halk öneriyor
The Chocolate Room
74 yerel halk öneriyor
A unique cafe specializing in high-end chocolate desserts, handmade ice creams, coffee, dessert wines, and beers from around the world.
Popular burger joint offering a lineup of short-order dishes and known for their wings! Delivery also available on seamless.com.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Bonnie's Grill
278 5th Ave
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Popular burger joint offering a lineup of short-order dishes and known for their wings! Delivery also available on seamless.com.
24-hour coffee shop serving homemade donuts & basic diner fare since 1977. A local institution.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
7th Ave Donuts & Diner
324 7th Ave
20 yerel halk öneriyor
24-hour coffee shop serving homemade donuts & basic diner fare since 1977. A local institution.
Fantastic croissants and breads baked in house.
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Runner & Stone
285 3rd Ave
38 yerel halk öneriyor
Fantastic croissants and breads baked in house.
Family-run gem serving seasonal and organic salads, panini, and pastas. Great brunch menu and amazing sweet and savory gelato options. Very family friendly.
31 yerel halk öneriyor
L'Albero Dei Gelati
341 5th Ave
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Family-run gem serving seasonal and organic salads, panini, and pastas. Great brunch menu and amazing sweet and savory gelato options. Very family friendly.
Quite possibly the biggest ice cream shop in the city! It has a big counter and booths on the ground floor, a party space with an ice-cream-churning bike upstairs, and a rooftop deck with Adirondack chairs and view of the Brooklyn skyline. Also houses a production facility turning out a rotating selection of 24 flavors like Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Snap Mallow Pop, and Nonna D's Oatmeal Lace.
370 yerel halk öneriyor
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
370 yerel halk öneriyor
Quite possibly the biggest ice cream shop in the city! It has a big counter and booths on the ground floor, a party space with an ice-cream-churning bike upstairs, and a rooftop deck with Adirondack chairs and view of the Brooklyn skyline. Also houses a production facility turning out a rotating selection of 24 flavors like Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Snap Mallow Pop, and Nonna D's Oatmeal Lace.
Small, low-key Asian spot for a variety of ramen, dumplings & noodle dishes.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Momo
78 5th Ave
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Small, low-key Asian spot for a variety of ramen, dumplings & noodle dishes.
Laid-back outdoor bar & eatery offering trays of pit-smoked BBQ, draft beer, and cocktails. Weekends only during spring/summer/fall.
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Pig Beach
480 Union St
51 yerel halk öneriyor
Laid-back outdoor bar & eatery offering trays of pit-smoked BBQ, draft beer, and cocktails. Weekends only during spring/summer/fall.

Drinks & Nightlife

Large bar/performance venue set in a former warehouse. Check their website for current offerings: www.thebellhouseny.com
132 yerel halk öneriyor
The Bell House
149 7th St
132 yerel halk öneriyor
Large bar/performance venue set in a former warehouse. Check their website for current offerings: www.thebellhouseny.com
Local watering hole with cozy firesides, library, two indoor bocce courts, outdoor garden seating, a downstairs bar with music and comedy. They also serve simple bar food like burgers, wings, and nachos.
186 yerel halk öneriyor
Union Hall
702 Union St
186 yerel halk öneriyor
Local watering hole with cozy firesides, library, two indoor bocce courts, outdoor garden seating, a downstairs bar with music and comedy. They also serve simple bar food like burgers, wings, and nachos.
Dog-friendly bar featuring craft beers and pinball in a former tire repair shop.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Mission Dolores
249 4th Ave
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Dog-friendly bar featuring craft beers and pinball in a former tire repair shop.
This cozy French bar hosts one of the city's liveliest, most diverse music scenes in its cramped but friendly back room. Check their website for current offerings.
206 yerel halk öneriyor
Barbès
376 9th St
206 yerel halk öneriyor
This cozy French bar hosts one of the city's liveliest, most diverse music scenes in its cramped but friendly back room. Check their website for current offerings.

Shopping

A unique neighborhood boutique for eclectic jewelry, wedding rings & upscale home gifts with an artisanal touch.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
The Clay Pot
162 7th Ave
10 yerel halk öneriyor
A unique neighborhood boutique for eclectic jewelry, wedding rings & upscale home gifts with an artisanal touch.
Offers unique t-shirts, hoodies, bags and more. The brand is known for their cutting-edge designs and limited-edition prints.
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Industries
206 5th Ave
70 yerel halk öneriyor
Offers unique t-shirts, hoodies, bags and more. The brand is known for their cutting-edge designs and limited-edition prints.
Fashion-forward Brooklyn residents frequent this unconventional boutique for its stylish lineup of pieces by both emerging and established designers.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Bird Brooklyn - Park Slope
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Fashion-forward Brooklyn residents frequent this unconventional boutique for its stylish lineup of pieces by both emerging and established designers.
This mysterious shop, where you can buy such novelties as capes, X-ray goggles and gallon tins of immortality, is actually a front (and money-earner) for the nonprofit 826NYC, a kids’ writing, tutoring and publishing center (a chapter of the San Francisco outfit founded by novelist Dave Eggers), hidden behind a concealed door.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
372 5th Ave
13 yerel halk öneriyor
This mysterious shop, where you can buy such novelties as capes, X-ray goggles and gallon tins of immortality, is actually a front (and money-earner) for the nonprofit 826NYC, a kids’ writing, tutoring and publishing center (a chapter of the San Francisco outfit founded by novelist Dave Eggers), hidden behind a concealed door.
Modern gift shop showcasing quirky knickknacks, toys, pet items, housewares & decor.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store
232 5th Ave
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Modern gift shop showcasing quirky knickknacks, toys, pet items, housewares & decor.