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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Arts & Culture

Downtown Brooklyn's most esteemed cultural institution
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St
521 locals recommend
Downtown Brooklyn's most esteemed cultural institution
Great for kids and family. Arts, culture, and entertainment.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 locals recommend
Great for kids and family. Arts, culture, and entertainment.
Home to the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Islanders hockey team. Concerts, sporting events, shows.
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 locals recommend
Home to the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Islanders hockey team. Concerts, sporting events, shows.
NYC attractions
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
2653 locals recommend
NYC attractions
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in Rockefeller Center in New York City. Its nickname is the Showplace of the Nation.
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Ave
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in Rockefeller Center in New York City. Its nickname is the Showplace of the Nation.
Apollo is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St
893 locals recommend
Apollo is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.

Sightseeing

Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Premier hub of artistic and technological ingenuity. Warehouses and industrial bldgs have been converted to galleries, office buildings and residential units.
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth St
422 locals recommend
Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Premier hub of artistic and technological ingenuity. Warehouses and industrial bldgs have been converted to galleries, office buildings and residential units.
The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City and is one of the oldest bridges.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
951 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City and is one of the oldest bridges.
History of the metropolis' public transportation system.
222 locals recommend
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd St
222 locals recommend
History of the metropolis' public transportation system.
National model for sustainable urban and industrial parks. 300 acres. Soon to house Wegman's Supermarket.
53 locals recommend
Brooklyn Navy Yard
53 locals recommend
National model for sustainable urban and industrial parks. 300 acres. Soon to house Wegman's Supermarket.
NYC
437 locals recommend
New York City Hall
437 locals recommend
NYC
free admission. Packages for tours. Check out Groupon or Living Social for tours.
24 locals recommend
Building 92
63 Flushing Ave
24 locals recommend
free admission. Packages for tours. Check out Groupon or Living Social for tours.
Great history right here in Fort Greene.
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Washington Park
Great history right here in Fort Greene.
NYC attractions
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
2037 locals recommend
NYC attractions
NYC attractions
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
759 locals recommend
NYC attractions
Located in Prospect Park. Garden includes a number of specialty. "Gardens within the Garden", plant collections. Make a right onto Flushing Ave. walk about 5 blocks take the B69 bus on Vanderbilt Ave
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
Located in Prospect Park. Garden includes a number of specialty. "Gardens within the Garden", plant collections. Make a right onto Flushing Ave. walk about 5 blocks take the B69 bus on Vanderbilt Ave
The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
1787 locals recommend
The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets
Beautiful gift from France. The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States, and was a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving from abroad.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island
1303 locals recommend
Beautiful gift from France. The statue is an icon of freedom and of the United States, and was a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving from abroad.
An island located in Upper New York Bay in the Port of New York and New Jersey, U.S. It was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the US as the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station
178 locals recommend
Ellis Island
178 locals recommend
An island located in Upper New York Bay in the Port of New York and New Jersey, U.S. It was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the US as the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station
MoMA: Modern and Contemporary Art
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
2114 locals recommend
MoMA: Modern and Contemporary Art
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long New York City linear park built in Manhattan on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long New York City linear park built in Manhattan on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the principal memorial and museum, respectively, commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001 and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich St
567 locals recommend
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the principal memorial and museum, respectively, commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001 and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim. Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave
1126 locals recommend
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim. Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art.
Museum showcases the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the submarine USS Growler, a Concorde SST, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
379 locals recommend
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th Street
379 locals recommend
Museum showcases the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the submarine USS Growler, a Concorde SST, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
Bryant Park is a 9.603-acre privately managed public park located in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Enjoy the reading room, ice skating rink and summer film festival.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park is a 9.603-acre privately managed public park located in the New York City borough of Manhattan. Enjoy the reading room, ice skating rink and summer film festival.
The Cathedral of St. Patrick is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in the United States and a prominent landmark of New York City
253 locals recommend
St. Patrick's Cathedral
253 locals recommend
The Cathedral of St. Patrick is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in the United States and a prominent landmark of New York City
New York City Subway station that is underneath the terminal.Grand Central Terminal is a commuter (and former intercity) railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in nyc
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St
781 locals recommend
New York City Subway station that is underneath the terminal.Grand Central Terminal is a commuter (and former intercity) railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in nyc
Ellis Island and Stature of Liberty view. A 25-acre public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in NYC, facing New York Harbor
353 locals recommend
Battery Park
353 locals recommend
Ellis Island and Stature of Liberty view. A 25-acre public park located at the southern tip of Manhattan Island in NYC, facing New York Harbor
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan
165 locals recommend
Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Ave
165 locals recommend
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City, located on the east side of Manhattan
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension
85 locals recommend
Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
85 locals recommend
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension
Pratt Sculpture Park, largest in NYC, with 50+ sculptures
10 locals recommend
Pratt Institute School of Architecture
61 St James Pl
10 locals recommend
Pratt Sculpture Park, largest in NYC, with 50+ sculptures

Food Scene

Great pizza!!!!
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front St
180 locals recommend
Great pizza!!!!
Pricey, but delicious. Best steak house! Cash only.....
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway
503 locals recommend
Pricey, but delicious. Best steak house! Cash only.....
Brunch or dinner.
123 locals recommend
Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson Ave
123 locals recommend
Brunch or dinner.
Delicious wood burning brick oven pizza and fresh baked panini sandwiches, and pastas. Free delivery, Live Jazz Fri and Sat nights 7-10pm
51 locals recommend
Il Porto Brick Oven Ristorante
37 Washington Ave
51 locals recommend
Delicious wood burning brick oven pizza and fresh baked panini sandwiches, and pastas. Free delivery, Live Jazz Fri and Sat nights 7-10pm
I enjoyed a delicious meal and I instantly thought I must pass the word. Not just pizza! YELP.COM
16 locals recommend
Forno Rosso
327 Gold St
16 locals recommend
I enjoyed a delicious meal and I instantly thought I must pass the word. Not just pizza! YELP.COM
It's in the neighborhood. Have not tried out yet, but soon will. YELP.COM
14 locals recommend
Pollo D'Oro
306 Gold St
14 locals recommend
It's in the neighborhood. Have not tried out yet, but soon will. YELP.COM
In the neighborhood. Soon to try it out.
7 locals recommend
Brownstone Bar & Restaurant
277 Gold St
7 locals recommend
In the neighborhood. Soon to try it out.
Great location. Affordable. Nice environment.
168 locals recommend
Applebee's Grill + Bar
2505 Emmons Ave
168 locals recommend
Great location. Affordable. Nice environment.
Excellent fresh roasted coffee. Also serves donuts, pastries and sandwiches. Free wifi, take your laptop. Make a right on Flushing Ave. walk few blocks and destination on your right.
136 locals recommend
Brooklyn Roasting Company
136 locals recommend
Excellent fresh roasted coffee. Also serves donuts, pastries and sandwiches. Free wifi, take your laptop. Make a right on Flushing Ave. walk few blocks and destination on your right.
Great burgers!!!
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison Avenue
993 locals recommend
Great burgers!!!
Worlds Famous Restaurant founded by Sylvia Woods, crowned the Queen of Soul food!!!
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X Blvd
405 locals recommend
Worlds Famous Restaurant founded by Sylvia Woods, crowned the Queen of Soul food!!!
Delicious patties!!!
6 locals recommend
Buff Patty
376 Myrtle Ave
6 locals recommend
Delicious patties!!!
Haven't tried it yet. Can't wait!
22 locals recommend
Thai Holic
372 Myrtle Ave
22 locals recommend
Haven't tried it yet. Can't wait!
Great for breakfast!
6 locals recommend
Parlor Coffee Roasters
11 Vanderbilt Ave
6 locals recommend
Great for breakfast!
Great burgers!
49 locals recommend
67 Burger
67 Lafayette Ave
49 locals recommend
Great burgers!
Enjoy an appetizer midday.
41 locals recommend
Lulu & Po
41 locals recommend
Enjoy an appetizer midday.
Free delivery too!
Chung Chun Kitchen
338 Myrtle Ave
Free delivery too!
Indian Food restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Kinara
368 Myrtle Ave
9 locals recommend
Indian Food restaurant.
Monday-Sunday 11:30-11pm 718-855-8518. Minimum delivery order $10.
24 locals recommend
Thai 101
448 Myrtle Ave
24 locals recommend
Monday-Sunday 11:30-11pm 718-855-8518. Minimum delivery order $10.
Mon-Thur, Sunday 12-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12-11pm
32 locals recommend
Myrtle Thai
438 Myrtle Ave
32 locals recommend
Mon-Thur, Sunday 12-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 12-11pm
My guest loved it!
13 locals recommend
Yamashiro
466 Myrtle Ave
13 locals recommend
My guest loved it!
BROOKLYN LOC NOT ON MAP. Brooklyn Fort Greene location on Myrtle Avenue. call 929-295-0784. Bison short ribs, braised rabbit, smoked duck breast, venison steak, seared codfish, red snapper, and more.
25 locals recommend
Gentleman Farmer
378 Myrtle Ave
25 locals recommend
BROOKLYN LOC NOT ON MAP. Brooklyn Fort Greene location on Myrtle Avenue. call 929-295-0784. Bison short ribs, braised rabbit, smoked duck breast, venison steak, seared codfish, red snapper, and more.
The Macher of Myrtle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Homemade baked goods, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, and prepared foods. Specialty groceries and craft beer. 347-689-4969
64 locals recommend
Peck's
455A Myrtle Ave
64 locals recommend
The Macher of Myrtle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Homemade baked goods, sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, and prepared foods. Specialty groceries and craft beer. 347-689-4969
Delicious Spanish food.
9 locals recommend
El Cofre
454 Myrtle Ave
9 locals recommend
Delicious Spanish food.
BROOKLYN ADDRESS: 407 Myrtle Ave. btwn Vanderbilt & Clinton. 718-852-6677
Falafel House
1752 2nd Avenue
BROOKLYN ADDRESS: 407 Myrtle Ave. btwn Vanderbilt & Clinton. 718-852-6677
ALSO STARBUCKS ON MYRTLE AVE NOT ON MAP.
577 locals recommend
Starbucks
154 N 7th St
577 locals recommend
ALSO STARBUCKS ON MYRTLE AVE NOT ON MAP.

Essentials

Borough Hall Greenmarket every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday year round. "Borough Hall" Brooklyn's oldest public building.
18 locals recommend
New York Water Taxi station
FDR Drive
18 locals recommend
Borough Hall Greenmarket every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday year round. "Borough Hall" Brooklyn's oldest public building.
Organic supermarket. Make a right on Flushing Ave and walk to Washington Ave and make a right. Walk up to end of block. You will also pass Mojito Cuban Cuisine on the right then Fresh Fanatic
51 locals recommend
Fresh Fanatic
88 Washington Avenue
51 locals recommend
Organic supermarket. Make a right on Flushing Ave and walk to Washington Ave and make a right. Walk up to end of block. You will also pass Mojito Cuban Cuisine on the right then Fresh Fanatic
Groceries
73 locals recommend
Bravo Supermarkets
785 Grand St
73 locals recommend
Groceries

Everything Else

Flea market every Saturday from 10am-5pm. April-Nov.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland Avenue
791 locals recommend
Flea market every Saturday from 10am-5pm. April-Nov.
Great spa. Has a bar to enjoy before and or after your massage.
11 locals recommend
Body By Brooklyn
275 Park Ave
11 locals recommend
Great spa. Has a bar to enjoy before and or after your massage.
clothes shopping
52 locals recommend
H&M
497-501 Fulton St
52 locals recommend
clothes shopping
banking services
119 locals recommend
Chase Bank
975 Bedford Ave
119 locals recommend
banking services
banking services
11 locals recommend
TD Bank
490 Myrtle Ave
11 locals recommend
banking services
banking services
93 locals recommend
Bank of America Financial Center
781 Eastern Pkwy
93 locals recommend
banking services
banking services
74 locals recommend
Citibank
1398 Fulton St
74 locals recommend
banking services
WINE!!! M-S 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9pm Free Delivery 2 bottles min.
15 locals recommend
Grapeshot Wine & Spirits
64 Washington Ave
15 locals recommend
WINE!!! M-S 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9pm Free Delivery 2 bottles min.
WINE!!!! We are purple zone with $30 minimum we get free delivery. Sun-Tues 12-9pm, Wed-Fri 12-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm. 718-797-3183 call one hour adv for delivery service. Btwn Carlton and Adelphi
40 locals recommend
Gnarly Vines
350 Myrtle Ave
40 locals recommend
WINE!!!! We are purple zone with $30 minimum we get free delivery. Sun-Tues 12-9pm, Wed-Fri 12-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm. 718-797-3183 call one hour adv for delivery service. Btwn Carlton and Adelphi
A/C and F train/metro. Hop on B57 bus on Flushing Ave.
45 locals recommend
Jay St - MetroTech
45 locals recommend
A/C and F train/metro. Hop on B57 bus on Flushing Ave.
Brooklyn station: F train/metro right in Dumbo. Walk or hop on B57 or B69 bus, whichever comes first, on Flushing Ave across the street in front of the Bkylyn Navy Yard going towards the Bklyn Bridge.
22 locals recommend
York Street
York Street
22 locals recommend
Brooklyn station: F train/metro right in Dumbo. Walk or hop on B57 or B69 bus, whichever comes first, on Flushing Ave across the street in front of the Bkylyn Navy Yard going towards the Bklyn Bridge.
A/C train/metro. Dumbo. Walk or hop on B57 or B69 bus whichever comes first, on Flushing Ave., across the street in front of the Bklyn Navy Yard going towards the Brooklyn Bridge.
High Street
High Street
A/C train/metro. Dumbo. Walk or hop on B57 or B69 bus whichever comes first, on Flushing Ave., across the street in front of the Bklyn Navy Yard going towards the Brooklyn Bridge.

Shopping

Emergency help with your Verizon service....
Verizon
8524 5th Ave
Emergency help with your Verizon service....
Great Shopping
399 locals recommend
Target
139 Flatbush Ave
399 locals recommend
Great Shopping
shopping
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th St
696 locals recommend
shopping

Entertainment & Activities

Great for the kids!! Behind the Botanical Gardens.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave
540 locals recommend
Great for the kids!! Behind the Botanical Gardens.
Luna Park. Search and purchase Groupon or Living Social for discounts on rides.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
663 locals recommend
Luna Park. Search and purchase Groupon or Living Social for discounts on rides.
The Bronx Zoo is located in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, within Bronx Park. It is among the largest metropolitan zoos in the world, and is one of the largest in North America
572 locals recommend
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd
572 locals recommend
The Bronx Zoo is located in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, within Bronx Park. It is among the largest metropolitan zoos in the world, and is one of the largest in North America
Bowling, Blue Kitchen food, full bar and live music. Dance floor too.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
825 locals recommend
Bowling, Blue Kitchen food, full bar and live music. Dance floor too.