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Sightseeing
One of the things that makes this neighborhood so famous among visitors now and one of the best things to do in Bushwick is explore the colorful murals on the once empty industrial walls known as the Bushwick Collective.
172 locals recommend
The Bushwick Collective
427 Troutman StOne of the things that makes this neighborhood so famous among visitors now and one of the best things to do in Bushwick is explore the colorful murals on the once empty industrial walls known as the Bushwick Collective.
One of the coolest indie Brooklyn art galleries located in Bushwick is C L E A R I N G, a contemporary art gallery branch of a Belgian-based gallery in the city of Brussels that features contemporary work by up-and-coming/emerging artists.
12 locals recommend
C L E A R I N G
260 Johnson AveOne of the coolest indie Brooklyn art galleries located in Bushwick is C L E A R I N G, a contemporary art gallery branch of a Belgian-based gallery in the city of Brussels that features contemporary work by up-and-coming/emerging artists.
Edge
30 Hudson Yards
The High Line Park
Oculus Center
185 Greenwich StThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne World Observatory
117 West StTop of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaChelsea Market
75 9th AveTime Out Market New York
55 Water StWall Street
Wall StreetStatue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestTimes Square
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveHudson Yards
20 Hudson YardsVessel
20 Hudson YardsLittle Island
West 13th StreetBeer & Drinks
Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman StWyckoff Beer Garden
33 Wyckoff AveBierhaus NYC
712 3rd AveFREE THINGS TO DO IN BROOKLYN
If you’re in NYC on a budget, there are still plenty of things to do that are actually completely FREE and no cost to you! Add that with a little creativity and you can really plan an awesome visit to the city
The Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the best free things to do in Brooklyn! Located in DUMBO, this park has 6 of the best piers in NYC with so many different things to offer, not to mention this is one of the best picnic spots in NYC thanks to the views
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the best free things to do in Brooklyn! Located in DUMBO, this park has 6 of the best piers in NYC with so many different things to offer, not to mention this is one of the best picnic spots in NYC thanks to the views
The most recent attraction and addition for what to do in Williamsburg was opened to the public in 2018. Just north of the Williamsburg Bridge, the former Domino Sugar Refinery was converted into a 5-acre public park with many attractions.
The park features an elevated walkway, playground, taco spot, fountain and seating steps, beach volleyball, and amazing views of the Manhattan skyline along the East River along the Williamsburg waterfront.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveThe most recent attraction and addition for what to do in Williamsburg was opened to the public in 2018. Just north of the Williamsburg Bridge, the former Domino Sugar Refinery was converted into a 5-acre public park with many attractions.
The park features an elevated walkway, playground, taco spot, fountain and seating steps, beach volleyball, and amazing views of the Manhattan skyline along the East River along the Williamsburg waterfront.
is another spot to add to the list of best free things to do in Located along south Brooklyn’s waterfront is a complex of old industrial buildings that have been transformed and given a second life to with cool street art, outdoor art sculptures, and an overall creative space waiting to be explored
108 locals recommend
Industry City
220 36th Stis another spot to add to the list of best free things to do in Located along south Brooklyn’s waterfront is a complex of old industrial buildings that have been transformed and given a second life to with cool street art, outdoor art sculptures, and an overall creative space waiting to be explored
BEST PIZZA IN BROOKLYN (+ MOST FAMOUS PIZZA IN NYC)
Grimaldi’s is easily some of the most famous pizza in Brooklyn and if you’re struggling to decide where to grab your next meal, this is always a great go-to.
Grimaldi’s has been serving up the best pizza in town since 1990 when it was founded by Patsy Grimaldi using over 100 years of pizza-making tradition. This spot uses a coal oven, one of the few places left that still cook pizza using a coal oven since being outlawed in the city.
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StGrimaldi’s is easily some of the most famous pizza in Brooklyn and if you’re struggling to decide where to grab your next meal, this is always a great go-to.
Grimaldi’s has been serving up the best pizza in town since 1990 when it was founded by Patsy Grimaldi using over 100 years of pizza-making tradition. This spot uses a coal oven, one of the few places left that still cook pizza using a coal oven since being outlawed in the city.
Best known for its wood-fired pizza or ‘za as they like to call it, you won’t want to waste another moment not dining at Roberta’s, even Beyonce has eaten here!
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StBest known for its wood-fired pizza or ‘za as they like to call it, you won’t want to waste another moment not dining at Roberta’s, even Beyonce has eaten here!
Neighborhoods
Bushwick is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed Stuy), Williamsburg, East New York, Ridgewood, Queens, and Brownsville.
There are many subway stations that border along the boundaries of Bushwick, including stations technically located in neighboring neighborhoods but are a short walk. The main lines that service the area are the L, M, J & Z subway lines including multiple stops.
223 locals recommend
Bushwick
Bushwick is surrounded by the neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed Stuy), Williamsburg, East New York, Ridgewood, Queens, and Brownsville.
There are many subway stations that border along the boundaries of Bushwick, including stations technically located in neighboring neighborhoods but are a short walk. The main lines that service the area are the L, M, J & Z subway lines including multiple stops.
Neighboring Bushwick is the popular neighborhood of Williamsburg where you can find trendy restaurants, shops, cafes, and things to do as well as a gorgeous waterfront on the East River with great views of Manhattan.
This is the epicenter of hipster culture in Brooklyn and since gentrification has become one of the most expensive and highly coveted neighborhoods to live in the city.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Neighboring Bushwick is the popular neighborhood of Williamsburg where you can find trendy restaurants, shops, cafes, and things to do as well as a gorgeous waterfront on the East River with great views of Manhattan.
This is the epicenter of hipster culture in Brooklyn and since gentrification has become one of the most expensive and highly coveted neighborhoods to live in the city.
Much like Williamsburg, Greenpoint is another trendy neighborhood with great bars, restaurants, and shops as well as galleries and live music venues.
Also, don’t miss the great waterfront view of Manhattan and the city skyline, plus there are alot of great things to do in Greenpoint.
119 locals recommend
Greenpoint
Much like Williamsburg, Greenpoint is another trendy neighborhood with great bars, restaurants, and shops as well as galleries and live music venues.
Also, don’t miss the great waterfront view of Manhattan and the city skyline, plus there are alot of great things to do in Greenpoint.
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Food scene
Holy bagel heaven! You don’t want to miss the hot and fresh bagels Greenberg’s on Bedford Ave in Bed Stuy are pumping out on the daily. Hands down, one of the best bagels in Brooklyn whether you’re looking for a classic bagel with flavored cream cheese or one of their mouthwatering hot bagel sandwiches.
They’ve got delivery and they have pick up. Just keep in mind you’ll need to order on your phone regardless and pay attention to the window for your order
34 locals recommend
Greenberg's Bagels Bed Stuy
1065 Bedford AveHoly bagel heaven! You don’t want to miss the hot and fresh bagels Greenberg’s on Bedford Ave in Bed Stuy are pumping out on the daily. Hands down, one of the best bagels in Brooklyn whether you’re looking for a classic bagel with flavored cream cheese or one of their mouthwatering hot bagel sandwiches.
They’ve got delivery and they have pick up. Just keep in mind you’ll need to order on your phone regardless and pay attention to the window for your order
serving up some of the best bagels in Brooklyn.
What really separates this bagel shop from the others is that it is open 24 hours a day! Yes, you read that right, 24 hours!
69 locals recommend
Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford Aveserving up some of the best bagels in Brooklyn.
What really separates this bagel shop from the others is that it is open 24 hours a day! Yes, you read that right, 24 hours!
Peaches
393 Lewis AveNicandra's
264 Irving AveThe Lobster Place
75 9th Ave
Pastis
52 Gansevoort Stonion soup and escargots
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StBest Banana bread pudding
Balthazar
80 Spring Stbrunch
Luke's Lobster Brooklyn Bridge Park
11 Water StMarea
240 Central Park S1 Michelin star restaurant
coffee shops
Voted Best Coffee in The Bushwick Daily, featured on TimeOut, Secret NYC, and News 12, The Caffeine Underground brings the underground into the spotlight.
19 locals recommend
Caffeine Underground
447 Central AveVoted Best Coffee in The Bushwick Daily, featured on TimeOut, Secret NYC, and News 12, The Caffeine Underground brings the underground into the spotlight.
Playground Coffee Shop
1114 Bedford AveDweebs
1434 Dekalb Ave