Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park in Brooklyn. Go for a walk, read a book or have a picnic and just people watch!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Beautiful park in Brooklyn. Go for a walk, read a book or have a picnic and just people watch!
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueNice park to take a stroll on Saturday afternoon.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StCool waterfront park.
Sightseeing
Beautiful view of Manhattan as you walk the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeBeautiful view of Manhattan as you walk the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Take a free ferry ride over to Staten Island! Nice views of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty. Stick around in Staten Island or hop on the the return ferry right back!
71 locals recommend
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StTake a free ferry ride over to Staten Island! Nice views of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty. Stick around in Staten Island or hop on the the return ferry right back!
Arts & Culture
See Brooklyn from both a historical and contemporary perspective. One of our favorite museums!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwySee Brooklyn from both a historical and contemporary perspective. One of our favorite museums!
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveAvoid the rain or snow and go see a movie at BAM!
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveGo see a Nets game or a nationwide concert tour!
Getting Around
Best for getting to/from Manhattan. You can transfer to/from the A for JFK Airport.
55 locals recommend
Clinton-Washington Avenues Station
Best for getting to/from Manhattan. You can transfer to/from the A for JFK Airport.
Take the G North for Bed-Stuy, Wiliamsburg (can transfer to the L into Manhattan or into Bushwick and East Brooklyn), Greenpoint and Long Island City.
Take the G South for Fort Greene, Downtown Brooklyn (can transfer to the A/C into Manhattan), Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington (can transfer to the F to Coney Island!).
31 locals recommend
Classon Av/Lafayette Av station
Take the G North for Bed-Stuy, Wiliamsburg (can transfer to the L into Manhattan or into Bushwick and East Brooklyn), Greenpoint and Long Island City.
Take the G South for Fort Greene, Downtown Brooklyn (can transfer to the A/C into Manhattan), Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington (can transfer to the F to Coney Island!).
Food Scene
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveWood-fired pizza!
http://www.speedyromeo.com
One of our favorite spots - we like to go on a Sunday early afternoon and split the hot chicken (plus side) and cheeseburger. But you won't go wrong with whatever you select and whenever you go!
604 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveOne of our favorite spots - we like to go on a Sunday early afternoon and split the hot chicken (plus side) and cheeseburger. But you won't go wrong with whatever you select and whenever you go!
Family style, traditional and/or off the menu Chinese. Karaoke, cocktails and good vibes throughout!
62 locals recommend
Congee Village
100 Allen StFamily style, traditional and/or off the menu Chinese. Karaoke, cocktails and good vibes throughout!
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveDelicious Vegan bakery 2 minutes away! Coffee is OK...
Bar Bolinas
455 Myrtle AveCali vibes...great brunch/sandwich spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktail place not to far away. If you find yourself on a cold night they will have a fire going!
329 locals recommend
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveGreat cocktail place not to far away. If you find yourself on a cold night they will have a fire going!
Dick and Jane’s
266 Adelphi StGreat cocktail place. Good happy hour special.