Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
Pay what you wish. They often have world-class traveling shows in addition to their ambitious permanent collection.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyPay what you wish. They often have world-class traveling shows in addition to their ambitious permanent collection.
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveMajor event venue.
Sightseeing
Free on Tuesday and Saturdays before noon. Their Japanese bonsai collection is particularly of note.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveFree on Tuesday and Saturdays before noon. Their Japanese bonsai collection is particularly of note.
A masterpiece of a public park. Less than two blocks away from our apartment.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
A masterpiece of a public park. Less than two blocks away from our apartment.
Historic and grand (the main arch is modeled after the Arc de Triomphe). Lovely water fountain.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueHistoric and grand (the main arch is modeled after the Arc de Triomphe). Lovely water fountain.
Jewish Children's Museum
792 Eastern PkwyOne of the neighborhood museums.
Food Scene
Wonderful neighborhood spot. Great coffee, brunch, and lunch. Literally less than a block a way.
107 locals recommend
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlWonderful neighborhood spot. Great coffee, brunch, and lunch. Literally less than a block a way.
One of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Korean/Mexican fusion. Locally owned and run.
67 locals recommend
Kimchi Grill
766 Washington AveOne of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Korean/Mexican fusion. Locally owned and run.
Some of the best Mexican food in the neighborhood (their ingredients are particularly fresh).
19 locals recommend
Taqueria De Los Muertos
663 Washington AvenueSome of the best Mexican food in the neighborhood (their ingredients are particularly fresh).
Their backyard is my favorite place in the neighborhood to sit outside to enjoy coffee.
83 locals recommend
Sit & Wonder
688 Washington AveTheir backyard is my favorite place in the neighborhood to sit outside to enjoy coffee.
Cafe Zelda
728 Franklin AveGreat coffee. Cute space.
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveGreat locally owned and run neighborhood restaurant.
Gen
659 Washington AveGreat, affordable sushi. Their back room is particularly nice.
Antonioni's
177 Chrystie StBest pizza in the neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Sepia
234 Underhill AvenueLocally owned and operated lowkey neighborhood bar.
The Way Station
683 Washington AveDr. Who-themed bar with nightly live music.
Everything Else
The main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. Less than two blocks from our apartment.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
The main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. Less than two blocks from our apartment.
A great small park across the street from our place (for when the five-minute walk to Prospect Park is just too long).
13 locals recommend
Mount Prospect Park
Eastern ParkwayA great small park across the street from our place (for when the five-minute walk to Prospect Park is just too long).
Cute park across the street (yes, there are two parks across the street, and three within a block and a half). Perfect for enjoying morning coffee or a good book.
Dr. Ronald McNair Park
Washington AvenueCute park across the street (yes, there are two parks across the street, and three within a block and a half). Perfect for enjoying morning coffee or a good book.
Bubbleworks Laundry & Dry Cleaning
718 Washington AveDrop-off laundry.
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveNewly renovated!
Essentials
Key Food
801 Washington AvenueGrocery store across the street.