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Arts & Culture

Check out the free music scene every Friday night in the upstairs cafe with a glass of your favorite drink! Then, see an indie film in one of their theatres.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
859 locals recommend
Check out the free music scene every Friday night in the upstairs cafe with a glass of your favorite drink! Then, see an indie film in one of their theatres.
Gospel music in Brooklyn. Multiple services are held throughout the day and usually begin in the early morning. Brooklyn Tabernacle: A multicultural, non-denominational mega church in downtown Brooklyn. The 280-voice Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is renowned and has won several Grammy awards for their recordings. The church is often praised for its infectious, congenial spirit. Services: Sunday 9am, 12pm, 3pm. 17 Smith Street, Brooklyn. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall/Court Street, or A, C, F, R to Jay Street- MetroTech / Fulton Street. brooklyntabernacle DOT org/the-church/directions
31 locals recommend
Brooklyn Tabernacle
17 Smith St
31 locals recommend
Gospel music in Brooklyn. Multiple services are held throughout the day and usually begin in the early morning. Brooklyn Tabernacle: A multicultural, non-denominational mega church in downtown Brooklyn. The 280-voice Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is renowned and has won several Grammy awards for their recordings. The church is often praised for its infectious, congenial spirit. Services: Sunday 9am, 12pm, 3pm. 17 Smith Street, Brooklyn. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall/Court Street, or A, C, F, R to Jay Street- MetroTech / Fulton Street. brooklyntabernacle DOT org/the-church/directions
Gospel music in Harlem. This is the authentic gospel experience you've been hearing about, that said, it can also be VERY crowded. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the service. Abyssinian Baptist Church: One of America’s oldest and most significant Black congregations, Abyssinian is certainly worth a visit. However, it is usually swamped with visitors and tour groups, and its services tend to be more reserved in tone. The Abyssinian is home to several choirs and a dance ministry. Service: Sunday 11am. Tourists are not admitted to the 9am service, or on certain holidays and church celebrations. 132 West 138th Street (aka Odell Clark Place). Subway: 2, 3, B, C to 135th Street. abyssinian DOT org/contact-us/visitors/
94 locals recommend
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th St
94 locals recommend
Gospel music in Harlem. This is the authentic gospel experience you've been hearing about, that said, it can also be VERY crowded. Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the service. Abyssinian Baptist Church: One of America’s oldest and most significant Black congregations, Abyssinian is certainly worth a visit. However, it is usually swamped with visitors and tour groups, and its services tend to be more reserved in tone. The Abyssinian is home to several choirs and a dance ministry. Service: Sunday 11am. Tourists are not admitted to the 9am service, or on certain holidays and church celebrations. 132 West 138th Street (aka Odell Clark Place). Subway: 2, 3, B, C to 135th Street. abyssinian DOT org/contact-us/visitors/

Parks & Nature

3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
86 locals recommend
Brower Park
Prospect Place
86 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

CRAZY views of the city from their super high, gorgeous rooftop patio! In the winter months, they have outside heaters and bathrobes to keep you warm while you sit on the outside patio (there is also an indoors where you can dance all night).
164 locals recommend
230 5th Ave
230 5th Ave
164 locals recommend
CRAZY views of the city from their super high, gorgeous rooftop patio! In the winter months, they have outside heaters and bathrobes to keep you warm while you sit on the outside patio (there is also an indoors where you can dance all night).
Amazing backyard!
170 locals recommend
Nostrand Avenue Pub
658 Nostrand Ave.
170 locals recommend
Amazing backyard!
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
437 locals recommend

Food Scene

Delicious tacos with an interesting flare. This place is always busy so expect a little wait, but once you grab a table you can sit, drink and relax.
194 locals recommend
Gueros
605 Prospect Pl
194 locals recommend
Delicious tacos with an interesting flare. This place is always busy so expect a little wait, but once you grab a table you can sit, drink and relax.
28 locals recommend
Connecticut Muffin
615 Nostrand Avenue
28 locals recommend
All of their pastries are baked on site, sooo good!
38 locals recommend
Richol Bakery
563 Nostrand Avenue
38 locals recommend
All of their pastries are baked on site, sooo good!
Local favorite Caribbean bakery with delicious roti (try the goat or chicken) and delectable spicy doubles.
11 locals recommend
Royal Bakery
575 Nostrand Ave.
11 locals recommend
Local favorite Caribbean bakery with delicious roti (try the goat or chicken) and delectable spicy doubles.
Amazing Caribbean food! Really, anything on the menu is great, but for the authentic experience get either: oxtail, jerk chicken, or chicken curry, YUM!. Grab any side that's still available (they run out due to demand) and a beef patty and you'll be all set!
14 locals recommend
Chris
613 Nostrand Ave.
14 locals recommend
Amazing Caribbean food! Really, anything on the menu is great, but for the authentic experience get either: oxtail, jerk chicken, or chicken curry, YUM!. Grab any side that's still available (they run out due to demand) and a beef patty and you'll be all set!
BRUNCH!
18 locals recommend
The Breukelen
710 Nostrand Avenue
18 locals recommend
BRUNCH!

Essentials

Super Foodtown of Bedford Stuyvesant
1420 Fulton St
228 locals recommend
Hipster bodega! Amazing fresh produce, craft beers and organic items.
11 locals recommend
Kim's Blueberry Farm Inc
602 Nostrand Ave.
11 locals recommend
Hipster bodega! Amazing fresh produce, craft beers and organic items.
Closest laundromat. Laundry soap and other washing essentials available for purchase on site. There is a dry cleaner across the street.
10 locals recommend
Dynamo Pin An Inc
10 locals recommend
Closest laundromat. Laundry soap and other washing essentials available for purchase on site. There is a dry cleaner across the street.

Shopping

477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
477 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

- Brooklyn Nets (pro basketball): Check online for cheap tickets either at the Nets site or on StubHub or SeatGeek. - NY Islanders (pro hockey): Same as above - Tons of concerts are performed here, just check their calendar! www.barclayscenter.com/events-tickets/event-calendar
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 locals recommend
- Brooklyn Nets (pro basketball): Check online for cheap tickets either at the Nets site or on StubHub or SeatGeek. - NY Islanders (pro hockey): Same as above - Tons of concerts are performed here, just check their calendar! www.barclayscenter.com/events-tickets/event-calendar
Located next to Prospect Park, the Botanic gardens are GORGEOUS! Take your camera and take some beautiful pics. Admission is $12. http://www.bbg.org/visit
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
Located next to Prospect Park, the Botanic gardens are GORGEOUS! Take your camera and take some beautiful pics. Admission is $12. http://www.bbg.org/visit
BROOKLYN FLEA! One of MY FAVE things to do in NYC! The flea is an eclectic mix of vendors of unique items and yummy foods! You'll certainly find something interesting to bring home, even if it's just a new experience! Rain or shine, 10-5pm. http://brooklynflea.com/
12 locals recommend
176 Lafayette Ave
176 Lafayette Avenue
12 locals recommend
BROOKLYN FLEA! One of MY FAVE things to do in NYC! The flea is an eclectic mix of vendors of unique items and yummy foods! You'll certainly find something interesting to bring home, even if it's just a new experience! Rain or shine, 10-5pm. http://brooklynflea.com/
Smorgasburg one of the most delicious foodie activities you'll ever do in your life! Over 100 local vendors sell their yummy goodness each weekend at the outside market rain or shine 11-6 pm. Saturdays at East River State Park—Kent Ave. and N. 7 St.—on the Williamsburg waterfront.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent Ave
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg one of the most delicious foodie activities you'll ever do in your life! Over 100 local vendors sell their yummy goodness each weekend at the outside market rain or shine 11-6 pm. Saturdays at East River State Park—Kent Ave. and N. 7 St.—on the Williamsburg waterfront.