Parks & Nature
Brooklyns Botaniska GÄrd
990 Washington AvenueCentral Park
Fun to people watch, picnic and boating on the lake.
Domino Park
300 Kent AveItâs a bit of tranquility, after the hectic pace of NYC. Accessible by tram from Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, go to govisland.com for info about events and how to travel there.
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Governors Island
Itâs a bit of tranquility, after the hectic pace of NYC. Accessible by tram from Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, go to govisland.com for info about events and how to travel there.
Sightseeing
Brooklynbron
Great view of Statue of Liberty and NYC. Cute restaurants on Montague Street on the way to the Promenade.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Great view of Statue of Liberty and NYC. Cute restaurants on Montague Street on the way to the Promenade.
Theater District
Go online and book tickets ahead of time if you want to climb to the top. Otherwise, itâs great to take pics in front of it.
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Vessel
Go online and book tickets ahead of time if you want to climb to the top. Otherwise, itâs great to take pics in front of it.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
200 Liberty StreetThe Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrHigh Line
Cool elevated park with great views of NYC.
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6 - Beach Volleyball Courts
Brooklyn Bridge Park GreenwayTake the trek to the Lower East Side (LES) Pier 35. With its walkways, bike paths and waterfront views itâs perfect on a good weather day. They also recently installed raised metal swings so you get a spectacular view of the water and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
Pier 35
Take the trek to the Lower East Side (LES) Pier 35. With its walkways, bike paths and waterfront views itâs perfect on a good weather day. They also recently installed raised metal swings so you get a spectacular view of the water and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
Great way to view the city. I bought my tickets through Groupon with an additional coupon code and saved a ton of $. Itâs only a 15 minute ride but itâs fun.
Manhattan Helicopters
6 East River PiersGreat way to view the city. I bought my tickets through Groupon with an additional coupon code and saved a ton of $. Itâs only a 15 minute ride but itâs fun.
Havenât been as this is new. It boasts great, startling views of NYC. Check the website before going.
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 East 42nd StreetHavenât been as this is new. It boasts great, startling views of NYC. Check the website before going.
Essentials
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BoulevardOnly 2 blocks away.
Supermarket, can request delivery. Approximately 6 blocks away
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Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey StSupermarket, can request delivery. Approximately 6 blocks away
Walgreens
1366 BroadwayLaundry Service Brooklyn Stuy Wash N Dry
213 Stuyvesant AveLaundromat-only 2 blocks away
Foodtown of Bushwick
1291 BroadwayArts & Culture
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveFun for the kids, lots of activities.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyMovie theatre, event space with a wide variety of shows.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AvenueMovie theatre, event space with a wide variety of shows.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveEntertainment & Activities
To all Brooklyners itâs known as Coney Island.
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Luna Park in Coney Island
1000 Surf AvenueTo all Brooklyners itâs known as Coney Island.
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AvenueGreat photo options while sipping some rose. Be prepared for crowds. Need to buy tickets online ahead of time.
Rosé Mansion
111 West 32nd StreetGreat photo options while sipping some rose. Be prepared for crowds. Need to buy tickets online ahead of time.
Itâs a nice movie going experience-comfy chairs. Food ordered and bought to your seat. Just note, you may share half of the table with a stranger as the tables are between seats.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WItâs a nice movie going experience-comfy chairs. Food ordered and bought to your seat. Just note, you may share half of the table with a stranger as the tables are between seats.
The BEAST Speedboat Ride
30 minutes of fun! You will get splashed.
Take fun, unique pics. It takes about 45 minutes to get through. Go early in the day before 3 pm to avoid crowds.
Museum of Illusions
77 8th AveTake fun, unique pics. It takes about 45 minutes to get through. Go early in the day before 3 pm to avoid crowds.
Food scene
Greedi Vegan
Great Vegan food
Great French Food in the neighborhood. A long walk or a bus ride away.
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L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BoulevardGreat French Food in the neighborhood. A long walk or a bus ride away.
Yummy Italian food. Gourmet pizza. They also have a related bakery for fresh baked goods.
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Saraghina
435 Halsey StreetYummy Italian food. Gourmet pizza. They also have a related bakery for fresh baked goods.
Great fried chicken. Its a small spot, so be prepared to wait on a line or just order take out.
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvenueGreat fried chicken. Its a small spot, so be prepared to wait on a line or just order take out.
MAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant AveGreat southern food. It's a trek but worth it for the red velvet waffles. Everything on the menu is great.
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Soco
509 Myrtle AvenueGreat southern food. It's a trek but worth it for the red velvet waffles. Everything on the menu is great.
Dough
448 Lafayette AvenueBest donuts in BK.
Best Thai food ever. Its a fun, exotic looking restaurant but super loud- so be prepared to shout over your meal. Located in Williamsburg.
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SEA
114 North 6th StreetBest Thai food ever. Its a fun, exotic looking restaurant but super loud- so be prepared to shout over your meal. Located in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn Beso
370 Lewis AvenueToad Style
93 Ralph AvenueVegan bakery with gluten free options as well. A bus ride away. Take the B52 (around the corner from the house on Gates Ave).
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Clementine Bakery
299 Greene AvenueVegan bakery with gluten free options as well. A bus ride away. Take the B52 (around the corner from the house on Gates Ave).
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AvenueCool coffee shop just a few blocks from the house on the way to the J train station.
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Cup of Brooklyn
1071 Gates AveCool coffee shop just a few blocks from the house on the way to the J train station.
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AvenueCool beer bar with music
I havenât been yet as there are so many new spots in the neighborhood but heard their baked goods and curry chicken sandwich is great.
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Secret Garden Juice Bar & Tea House
347 Lewis AveI havenât been yet as there are so many new spots in the neighborhood but heard their baked goods and curry chicken sandwich is great.
Iâve ordered delivery from there and their âsoul rollâ is amazing. Perfect combo of salty and sweet.
The Southern Comfort
377 Marcus Garvey BoulevardIâve ordered delivery from there and their âsoul rollâ is amazing. Perfect combo of salty and sweet.
Milk & Pull Bed Stuy
307 Malcolm X BlvdAlthough not in the neighborhood, this bagel shop is know as the creator of the original rainbow bagel. New Yorkers love their bagels. Great breakfast option if youâre willing to travel -or just want to bring bagels home for later.
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The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
754 Metropolitan AvenueAlthough not in the neighborhood, this bagel shop is know as the creator of the original rainbow bagel. New Yorkers love their bagels. Great breakfast option if youâre willing to travel -or just want to bring bagels home for later.
Yummy ice cream shop! Check the hours before you go. 15 minute bus ride away or 20 minute walk.
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Lady Moo Moo
365 Chauncey StreetYummy ice cream shop! Check the hours before you go. 15 minute bus ride away or 20 minute walk.
Fat Doughnut
50 Malcolm X BlvdYummy donuts, 10 minute walk up Malcolm X.
Has outdoor seating. Cool spot, just a quick bus ride down Malcolm X, for those who arenât willing to walk. Itâs about a 15 minute walk from the house.
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Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BoulevardHas outdoor seating. Cool spot, just a quick bus ride down Malcolm X, for those who arenât willing to walk. Itâs about a 15 minute walk from the house.
Iâm headed there for the holiday season to get custom cookies made for the family.
Funny Face Bakery by Cupcake Market
74 E 7th StIâm headed there for the holiday season to get custom cookies made for the family.
They have yummy biscuits and side roasted potatoes. I love their chicken and biscuits meal and the Brown Butter breakfast combo. Iâve only ordered from them, havenât been to the restaurant in person yet.
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Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen
413 Tompkins AveThey have yummy biscuits and side roasted potatoes. I love their chicken and biscuits meal and the Brown Butter breakfast combo. Iâve only ordered from them, havenât been to the restaurant in person yet.
They have the best cakes and desserts. Itâs a trek into Williamsburg to get there, but they also deliver. The triple chocolate mousse cake is to die for! Itâs our family favorite.
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Martha's Country Bakery
263 Bedford AveThey have the best cakes and desserts. Itâs a trek into Williamsburg to get there, but they also deliver. The triple chocolate mousse cake is to die for! Itâs our family favorite.
Mac Shack
320 Malcolm X BoulevardA wide variety of macaroni and cheese dishes. We like the curry Mac and the Veggie Mac.
Happy Cork
51 Buffalo AveLiquor store.
Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic Ave