Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
they make such good coffee and juices! They also have a good variety of muffins, scones and much more.
88 locals recommend
Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X Blvdthey make such good coffee and juices! They also have a good variety of muffins, scones and much more.
Saraghina
350 Lewis Averustic italian restaurant, pizza, and its own bakery next door!! yum!
Although its take out only, this has to THE BEST RIB HOUSE EVER! Don't miss it, even though the line is always long.
36 locals recommend
Royal Rib House
256 Halsey StAlthough its take out only, this has to THE BEST RIB HOUSE EVER! Don't miss it, even though the line is always long.
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveBecause its good!
get your French cuisine fix right here! Enjoy the garden in back in the Summer
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X Blvdget your French cuisine fix right here! Enjoy the garden in back in the Summer
Emeline's
373 Lewis Avenuefamily owned with great food.
Peaches
393 Lewis Avecool spot
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveArts & Culture
make sure you visit the huge memorial on the next block.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich Stmake sure you visit the huge memorial on the next block.
it has some great "first Fridays" even does music and drinks on some late nights. And oh, great museum!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwyit has some great "first Fridays" even does music and drinks on some late nights. And oh, great museum!
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveQuite a bit of fun for all!
Catch a movie, a play, or a dance recital. Maybe even a concert; right here in Brooklyn. This place is a 15 minute bus ride from the bus stop right down the block from me the B26. Also known for street fairs etc.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveCatch a movie, a play, or a dance recital. Maybe even a concert; right here in Brooklyn. This place is a 15 minute bus ride from the bus stop right down the block from me the B26. Also known for street fairs etc.
Used as a staging area during the 9/11 disaster, this church holds a special place for new yorkers
57 locals recommend
Trinity Church
89 BroadwayUsed as a staging area during the 9/11 disaster, this church holds a special place for new yorkers
Parks & Nature
its just almost as large as Central park but, with less fuss. Take a quiet stool around and see the swans, geese near the lake. Or bike around the outside and get a peek at Brooklyn life around the park.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
its just almost as large as Central park but, with less fuss. Take a quiet stool around and see the swans, geese near the lake. Or bike around the outside and get a peek at Brooklyn life around the park.
you get a great view of the both the manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges along with the skyline view of manhattan.
17 locals recommend
Atrium DUMBO
15 Main Styou get a great view of the both the manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges along with the skyline view of manhattan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brooklyn Beso
370 Lewis Avegood appetizers!
Because you like Beer.....Alot! this place has so many different types. You can be "Hagar the Horrible" (am i dating myself?)
134 locals recommend
The Wilky
108 Patchen AveBecause you like Beer.....Alot! this place has so many different types. You can be "Hagar the Horrible" (am i dating myself?)
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdDrinks!!!!!
Sightseeing
All the little shops, bars and the vibe! you will love just strolling the streets just as much as you do Stuyvesant Heights!
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
All the little shops, bars and the vibe! you will love just strolling the streets just as much as you do Stuyvesant Heights!
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass! see iconic views of the manhattan skyline
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StDown Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass! see iconic views of the manhattan skyline
Need I say more? Walk across with a loved one, put a lock on the bridge (against the law, we do it anyway lol) and experience the NYC skyline. Best to go in the morning before the crowds show up
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeNeed I say more? Walk across with a loved one, put a lock on the bridge (against the law, we do it anyway lol) and experience the NYC skyline. Best to go in the morning before the crowds show up
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Islandbecause its so cool
The Oculus
Church StreetEntertainment & Activities
Drinks movies and A wax museum! Shopping etc!
266 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WDrinks movies and A wax museum! Shopping etc!
The Brooklyn Nets and the Islanders home. Enjoy a basketball game or hockey game and then cross the street and go to shake shack!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveThe Brooklyn Nets and the Islanders home. Enjoy a basketball game or hockey game and then cross the street and go to shake shack!
Getting Around
My home station. Here you can catch the famed "A" train into manhattan or just to down down Brooklyn. 15- 18 minutes into the city! The "C" line is available too; Its the local. A few feet away you can rent a Citibike with a credit card for about $10.00
72 locals recommend
Utica Av station
Fulton StreetMy home station. Here you can catch the famed "A" train into manhattan or just to down down Brooklyn. 15- 18 minutes into the city! The "C" line is available too; Its the local. A few feet away you can rent a Citibike with a credit card for about $10.00