Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
It has the best, authentic Neopolitan pizza in Brooklyn and it's just around the corner on Hicks Steet off Montague (next to Heights Cafe)
14 locals recommend
Dellarocco's
214 Hicks StIt has the best, authentic Neopolitan pizza in Brooklyn and it's just around the corner on Hicks Steet off Montague (next to Heights Cafe)
Sightseeing
The Promenade is the most beautiful panoramic view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan. It is just a block away from the apartment. It is beautiful in the mornig (grab a bagel from the bagel shop across the street and have a relaxing breakfast, take a brisk walk along the entire length of the Promenade for some exercise, and try to see the sunset, the view is especially breathtaking at night.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThe Promenade is the most beautiful panoramic view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan. It is just a block away from the apartment. It is beautiful in the mornig (grab a bagel from the bagel shop across the street and have a relaxing breakfast, take a brisk walk along the entire length of the Promenade for some exercise, and try to see the sunset, the view is especially breathtaking at night.
Parks & Nature
Just walk down Joralemon Street to reach this amazing park. Besides the view, there are many things to enjoy such as free movies on the lawn, live music, kayaking on the river, zumba, pilattes, double dutch and other classes. There is even a carousel ride and pop up swimming pool!
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/park
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StJust walk down Joralemon Street to reach this amazing park. Besides the view, there are many things to enjoy such as free movies on the lawn, live music, kayaking on the river, zumba, pilattes, double dutch and other classes. There is even a carousel ride and pop up swimming pool!
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/park
Arts & Culture
The transit museum is on Livingston Street, just 5 blocks from the apartment. You don't have to be a train buff to enjoy it. You can join a guided tour and feel like you stepped back in time. Great place to learn the history of NYC in a short time in a fun and interesting way.
222 locals recommend
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StThe transit museum is on Livingston Street, just 5 blocks from the apartment. You don't have to be a train buff to enjoy it. You can join a guided tour and feel like you stepped back in time. Great place to learn the history of NYC in a short time in a fun and interesting way.
Essentials
It's right across the street so you can't get more convenient, plus, it is open late every night. Key Food is probably the largest chain supermarket in NYC. This supermarket is located directly across the street. You can literally see it out the window! It is stocked with fresh produce, icluding organic products, deli, meats, poultry, fish, baked goods, cleaning supplies, paper goods, frozen foods, dairy product. Pretty much anything you could possibly need. The prices are quite good. They have great sales, so check out the printed sale sheet in the store. The cashiers and managersThere is a Trader Joe's on Court Street and Atlantic Avenue (but it gets crowded and sometimes has long lines).
583 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StIt's right across the street so you can't get more convenient, plus, it is open late every night. Key Food is probably the largest chain supermarket in NYC. This supermarket is located directly across the street. You can literally see it out the window! It is stocked with fresh produce, icluding organic products, deli, meats, poultry, fish, baked goods, cleaning supplies, paper goods, frozen foods, dairy product. Pretty much anything you could possibly need. The prices are quite good. They have great sales, so check out the printed sale sheet in the store. The cashiers and managersThere is a Trader Joe's on Court Street and Atlantic Avenue (but it gets crowded and sometimes has long lines).
Free pick up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning seven days a week. Same day laundry service. Good service and pricing, discount for paying cash. 718-875-1590
Montague Cleaners Laundry
140 Montague StFree pick up and delivery of laundry and dry cleaning seven days a week. Same day laundry service. Good service and pricing, discount for paying cash. 718-875-1590
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rainbow Room is an iconic bar/restaurant in exquisite art deco style. Great place to visit for the view and great vibe. Located in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan, there are shops, theater and lots of sightseeing. Take a stroll down Fifth Avenue, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Plaza Hotel, Central Park. It's an easy subway ride from the apartment (about 20 minutes).
59 locals recommend
Rainbow Room
30 Rockefeller PlazaThe Rainbow Room is an iconic bar/restaurant in exquisite art deco style. Great place to visit for the view and great vibe. Located in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan, there are shops, theater and lots of sightseeing. Take a stroll down Fifth Avenue, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Plaza Hotel, Central Park. It's an easy subway ride from the apartment (about 20 minutes).
Shopping
Walk four blocks from the apartment, cross Court Street and walk along Fulton Mall. There is excellent shopping along Fulton Street including Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, TJ Maxx, H&M, Old Navy and many more. Once you reach City Point (a new mall at Fulton and Flatbush) the shopping gets even better with Century 21, Target and trendy fun boutiques with unique gift items. There is also a food court, Trader Joe's and tenplex movie theater in the City Point mall. If your arms are full and you can't walk back, Uber or a green NYC taxi are readily available for about $5-7.
52 locals recommend
City Point
445 Albee Square WWalk four blocks from the apartment, cross Court Street and walk along Fulton Mall. There is excellent shopping along Fulton Street including Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, TJ Maxx, H&M, Old Navy and many more. Once you reach City Point (a new mall at Fulton and Flatbush) the shopping gets even better with Century 21, Target and trendy fun boutiques with unique gift items. There is also a food court, Trader Joe's and tenplex movie theater in the City Point mall. If your arms are full and you can't walk back, Uber or a green NYC taxi are readily available for about $5-7.