Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
Grand Army Plaza Green Market
Saturdays 8am-6pm
Fresh local produce and goodies, At the entrance to Prospect park, near many restaurants, pretty neighborhoods.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueGrand Army Plaza Green Market
Saturdays 8am-6pm
Fresh local produce and goodies, At the entrance to Prospect park, near many restaurants, pretty neighborhoods.
Cheesy but a landmark! Boardwalk and beach for summer fun. Grab chili cheese fries and corn dogs at Nathan's, have your photo taken in the photo booth and ride the Wonder Wheel and the Cyclone!
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Cheesy but a landmark! Boardwalk and beach for summer fun. Grab chili cheese fries and corn dogs at Nathan's, have your photo taken in the photo booth and ride the Wonder Wheel and the Cyclone!
Awesome Saturday shopping. A Mix of vintage and handmade items. Grab coffee and food from tents set out by great local eateries.
266 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetAwesome Saturday shopping. A Mix of vintage and handmade items. Grab coffee and food from tents set out by great local eateries.
Take the C near the apartment and cruise up the the upper west side. The C stops at 81st st. Right under the museum!
Or, cross the street and find yourself in the middle of Central Park!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestTake the C near the apartment and cruise up the the upper west side. The C stops at 81st st. Right under the museum!
Or, cross the street and find yourself in the middle of Central Park!
For budget travel-ferry is FREE runs from lower MNH to Staten Island. Grab a coffee and hop on. Check out views of Statue of Liberty, FiDi and Bridges of MNH then hop on the ferry back the other way!
254 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryFor budget travel-ferry is FREE runs from lower MNH to Staten Island. Grab a coffee and hop on. Check out views of Statue of Liberty, FiDi and Bridges of MNH then hop on the ferry back the other way!
. Hop off at the C at 14th street and walk West a few blocks to enter. Beautiful river/city views, art and snacks. Walk north and you can hop off at Chelsea Market or UCB! http://www.thehighline.org/
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
. Hop off at the C at 14th street and walk West a few blocks to enter. Beautiful river/city views, art and snacks. Walk north and you can hop off at Chelsea Market or UCB! http://www.thehighline.org/
American Folk Art Museum
2 Lincoln SquareA short walk from Central park. Free admission !
Great place for lunch at one of the outdoor cafes or to bring a picnic. Beautiful views. Or head inside the historic New York Public Library. Speaking of lunch in the park see Little Italy Pizza.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
Great place for lunch at one of the outdoor cafes or to bring a picnic. Beautiful views. Or head inside the historic New York Public Library. Speaking of lunch in the park see Little Italy Pizza.
Arts & Culture
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveFun day trip for film lovers
For art lovers! If you buy a full price ticket to MoMA in Manhattan, you get a free ticket to PS1!
OR head to MoMA on Fridays after 5pm for FREE admission!
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveFor art lovers! If you buy a full price ticket to MoMA in Manhattan, you get a free ticket to PS1!
OR head to MoMA on Fridays after 5pm for FREE admission!
Great Museum with tons to see. A short walk from Prospect Park/Grand Army Plaza. FREE every 1st Saturday of the month after 6pm. (Music, food, bar and dancing on 1st Saturday)
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat Museum with tons to see. A short walk from Prospect Park/Grand Army Plaza. FREE every 1st Saturday of the month after 6pm. (Music, food, bar and dancing on 1st Saturday)
A short walk from the C train. Cheap improv shows from some of the best. Also check out their East Village location.
81 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StA short walk from the C train. Cheap improv shows from some of the best. Also check out their East Village location.
BAM- for film, theatre, opera and more!
http://www.bam.org/?gclid=COnQ_OLZg74CFeRlOgodhAoAng
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StBAM- for film, theatre, opera and more!
http://www.bam.org/?gclid=COnQ_OLZg74CFeRlOgodhAoAng
Short walk from Central Park, Arts and sights!
http://lc.lincolncenter.org/
117 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center PlazaShort walk from Central Park, Arts and sights!
http://lc.lincolncenter.org/
Art and Indie films. Best rated movie popcorn in NYC! Check out Waverly Midnights and Special events. http://www.ifccenter.com/series/waverly-midnights/late-night-favorites/
140 locals recommend
IFC Center
323 6th AveArt and Indie films. Best rated movie popcorn in NYC! Check out Waverly Midnights and Special events. http://www.ifccenter.com/series/waverly-midnights/late-night-favorites/
http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn
Keep an eye on the summer calendar, purchase tickets for acts like Beck Or BYOB (discreetly) & listen from beyond the fence for FREE.
113 locals recommend
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park Westhttp://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn
Keep an eye on the summer calendar, purchase tickets for acts like Beck Or BYOB (discreetly) & listen from beyond the fence for FREE.
Food Scene
A MA ZING food! Great spot for breakfast lunch and dinner. Best summed up as Mediterranean comfort food.
You can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu
304 locals recommend
Olea
171 Lafayette AveA MA ZING food! Great spot for breakfast lunch and dinner. Best summed up as Mediterranean comfort food.
You can't go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu
A few blocks from BAM this place is the keystone to a little triangle in Ft Greene loaded with shops restaurants and bars of all kinds from Ethiopian to German (our favorite is Pequena!)
248 locals recommend
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StA few blocks from BAM this place is the keystone to a little triangle in Ft Greene loaded with shops restaurants and bars of all kinds from Ethiopian to German (our favorite is Pequena!)
Outpost
1014 Fulton StCoffee, wifi, food. A good chill spot
Great bagels- sandwiches, lox, coffee etc. Perfect start to a day of sightseeing.Short walk from the apartment and right outside the Clinton Washington C stop. Grab your breakfast en route to the city
107 locals recommend
Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen StGreat bagels- sandwiches, lox, coffee etc. Perfect start to a day of sightseeing.Short walk from the apartment and right outside the Clinton Washington C stop. Grab your breakfast en route to the city
Wifi, Amazing coffee, tasty yogurt parfaits and baked goods. Right outside the Franklin C train to Manhattan
131 locals recommend
Daily Press Coffee
505 Franklin AveWifi, Amazing coffee, tasty yogurt parfaits and baked goods. Right outside the Franklin C train to Manhattan
Crazy good happy hour with delicious food and wine. Right in the heart of Greenwich/ West Village, 2 blocks from Washington Square Park
74 locals recommend
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StCrazy good happy hour with delicious food and wine. Right in the heart of Greenwich/ West Village, 2 blocks from Washington Square Park
Take happy hour from Mermaid Oyster bar to 100 Montaditos only steps away for amazing (CHEAP) small plates and wine AND outdoor patio!
100 Montaditos
176 Bleecker StTake happy hour from Mermaid Oyster bar to 100 Montaditos only steps away for amazing (CHEAP) small plates and wine AND outdoor patio!
CLASSIC in New York bagels. Long lines in the mornings and on weekends but totally worth the wait.
70 locals recommend
Murray's Bagels
500 6th AveCLASSIC in New York bagels. Long lines in the mornings and on weekends but totally worth the wait.
AMAZING Falafel place http://www.mamouns.com/ Cheap, tasty and filling. Get the mabroume for desert and you can't go wrong. Across the street from Sing Sing karaoke and open 'til the wee hours.
100 locals recommend
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StAMAZING Falafel place http://www.mamouns.com/ Cheap, tasty and filling. Get the mabroume for desert and you can't go wrong. Across the street from Sing Sing karaoke and open 'til the wee hours.
a 10 minute walk from the apartment. If you've got a sweet tooth, this is where it's at for breakfast. Also see Doughnut Plant.
638 locals recommend
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenuea 10 minute walk from the apartment. If you've got a sweet tooth, this is where it's at for breakfast. Also see Doughnut Plant.
Didn't get your fill of gourmet donuts at Dough? Head here for more. Great sunny spot for coffee and sugar rush joy.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StDidn't get your fill of gourmet donuts at Dough? Head here for more. Great sunny spot for coffee and sugar rush joy.
Right next to Bryant Park/NYPL. New York pizza? Based on trial and error, finally found THIS place. It's the bees knees. Fuel up for a walk down 5th ave. for shopping and sights!
The Original Little Italy
1 E 43rd StRight next to Bryant Park/NYPL. New York pizza? Based on trial and error, finally found THIS place. It's the bees knees. Fuel up for a walk down 5th ave. for shopping and sights!
Take a walk to Prospect Park and grab a scoop of the legendary stuff to cool off! Coffee too!
79 locals recommend
Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveTake a walk to Prospect Park and grab a scoop of the legendary stuff to cool off! Coffee too!
If you're headed to Park Slope, this is a great spot to stop in for a treat. Also blocks from the park
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveIf you're headed to Park Slope, this is a great spot to stop in for a treat. Also blocks from the park
Everything Else
Smaller park great for a stroll, lots of dogs and families. Also right next to Myrtle avenue. A constantly changing strip of shops and restaurants.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueSmaller park great for a stroll, lots of dogs and families. Also right next to Myrtle avenue. A constantly changing strip of shops and restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker StSmall intimate music venue. Great for cocktails and a show
Glorietta Baldy
502 Franklin AveBeers, pinball and great atmosphere
Fun outdoor spot for local brews and cocktails. Patrons Bring their cute pups!
110 locals recommend
Fulton Grand
1011 Fulton StFun outdoor spot for local brews and cocktails. Patrons Bring their cute pups!
Great drinks and outdoor seating for summer. You can order food at the restaurant next door and have it brought to your table at the bar!
152 locals recommend
Hot Bird
Great drinks and outdoor seating for summer. You can order food at the restaurant next door and have it brought to your table at the bar!
Shopping
Chelsea Market is a fun stop for shopping and great food. http://www.chelseamarket.com/
Love walking aroun Buon Italia to check out all kinds of great imported groceries and gifts!
437 locals recommend
New York City Hall
Chelsea Market is a fun stop for shopping and great food. http://www.chelseamarket.com/
Love walking aroun Buon Italia to check out all kinds of great imported groceries and gifts!
Great street for a day of shopping. Take the B26 from the apartment and hop off at Jay/Smith Streets. Head south on Smith a few blocks past Atlantic to the heart of it all. (See Court/Atlantic)
33 locals recommend
Smith Street
Smith StreetGreat street for a day of shopping. Take the B26 from the apartment and hop off at Jay/Smith Streets. Head south on Smith a few blocks past Atlantic to the heart of it all. (See Court/Atlantic)
Parallel to Smith Street for more shopping!
http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/map.html
29 locals recommend
Court Street
61 6th StParallel to Smith Street for more shopping!
http://www.brooklynnow.com/bococa/map.html