Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
international opera and theater groups perform here
115 locals recommend
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Aveinternational opera and theater groups perform here
This is the home of the Brooklyn Nets Basketball team as well as a venue for events
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveThis is the home of the Brooklyn Nets Basketball team as well as a venue for events
Mark Morris Dance Group
3 Lafayette AveDance Performances
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlMusic & Theater Venue
30 Lafayette Ave
30 Lafayette AvenueMovie Cinema in a historic building.
Food Scene
Fantastic cocktails and gourmet menu with a German influence. The freshly baked pretzels are phenomenal.
19 locals recommend
Berlyn
Fantastic cocktails and gourmet menu with a German influence. The freshly baked pretzels are phenomenal.
Nunu Chocolates
185 Greenwich StLocal artisanal chocolate shop and cafe.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenuePopular burger chain right across from Barclays Center.
773 Fulton St
A brookyln style american restaurant and cocktail bar.
The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare
431 W 37th StFine Dining at a 3 Michelin Star restaurant.
Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtNew York's most famous cheesecake shop.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StAn iconic pizza place under the Brooklyn Bridge.
M.O.B
525 Atlantic AvenueAvant Garde Vegetarian cuisine.
Bacchus
409 Atlantic AveBistro and Cafe with french dishes and pastries.
Shopping
Chain store with just about everything you may need including a pharmacy and photo center
399 locals recommend
Target
139 Flatbush AveChain store with just about everything you may need including a pharmacy and photo center
Chain shops and restaurants such as Uniqlo, Target, Bath and Body Works, Office Max, Best Buy, Victoria's Secret, Verizon, McDonald's, Applebees, Chuck E Cheese and more...
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Chain shops and restaurants such as Uniqlo, Target, Bath and Body Works, Office Max, Best Buy, Victoria's Secret, Verizon, McDonald's, Applebees, Chuck E Cheese and more...
Essentials
Fantastic neighborhood grocery store in an old bank. Great prices and lots of prepared foods.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StFantastic neighborhood grocery store in an old bank. Great prices and lots of prepared foods.
Big box grocery store- has the necessities and is open late but isn't a pleasant shopping experience.
35 locals recommend
Pathmark
1525 Albany AveBig box grocery store- has the necessities and is open late but isn't a pleasant shopping experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
BAMcafé
30 Lafayette AveGreat for a drink before or after a show
A trendy indoor beer garden with authentic german food and drinks.
71 locals recommend
Black Forest Brooklyn
733 Fulton StA trendy indoor beer garden with authentic german food and drinks.
Everything Else
Crunch Fitness - Ft. Greene
691 Fulton StNearby Gym
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StPopular local rock climbing gym.
Sightseeing
Prospect Park
One of the largest parks in NYC.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave52 acres of stunning flowers and trees.
New York's second largest art museum with roughly 1.5 million works.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyNew York's second largest art museum with roughly 1.5 million works.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlacePromenade with stunning views of the NYC Skyline.
New York City's most iconic bridge - great for walking or biking across.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeNew York City's most iconic bridge - great for walking or biking across.
Lovely greenspace located in front of the New York City skyline.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StLovely greenspace located in front of the New York City skyline.
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StA must see New York City Skyscraper.
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StRecently constructed tower and memorial.