Must do Brooklyn!!!
Brooklyn's finest!
NYC is full of things to do (and creating one guidebook is almost impossible) but did you know there are a TON of things to see and do in Brooklyn? Here is a short list of things I recommend - they are close to the apartment! You won't want to miss these!
Great amusement park - ride the world famous Cyclone (a historic wooden roller coaster first opening in 1927!)
128 locals recommend
Luna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveGreat amusement park - ride the world famous Cyclone (a historic wooden roller coaster first opening in 1927!)
World famous Brooklyn pizza! Walking distance from the apartment. You need some Brooklyn pizza in your life :)
46 locals recommend
L&B Spumoni Gardens
2725 86th StWorld famous Brooklyn pizza! Walking distance from the apartment. You need some Brooklyn pizza in your life :)
Fun for all ages - and Luna park is a quick walk away. Make a day of it! Start at the Aquarium and walk down to Luna Park and enjoy some rides.
Brooklyn’s Aquarium
602 Surf AveFun for all ages - and Luna park is a quick walk away. Make a day of it! Start at the Aquarium and walk down to Luna Park and enjoy some rides.
For a nice meal that you will never forget, head over to this family owned restaurant established in 1907. This is an Italian restaurant you won't want to miss!
9 locals recommend
Gargiulo's
2911 W 15th StFor a nice meal that you will never forget, head over to this family owned restaurant established in 1907. This is an Italian restaurant you won't want to miss!
It doesn't get more Brooklyn than a Nathan's Coney Island hot dog! Enjoy!
36 locals recommend
Nathan's Famous - Coney Island
1310 Surf AveIt doesn't get more Brooklyn than a Nathan's Coney Island hot dog! Enjoy!
Catch a ball game - who says you need to head to the Bronx (Yankees) or Queens (Mets) for some good baseball!
12 locals recommend
Brooklyn Cyclones at MCU Park
1904 Surf AveCatch a ball game - who says you need to head to the Bronx (Yankees) or Queens (Mets) for some good baseball!
See a game or a concert in this world famous arena! No need to take a cab - hop on the N train (around the corner from the apartment) and take it straight to the arena. You'll be there in 30 minutes!!!!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveSee a game or a concert in this world famous arena! No need to take a cab - hop on the N train (around the corner from the apartment) and take it straight to the arena. You'll be there in 30 minutes!!!!
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Grab your swimsuit and take a dip in the ocean!
52 acre oasis in the middle of Brooklyn! Enjoy the cherry trees blossoming, stroll through the various gardens. You can spend a whole day there.
Quick train ride or even easier Uber ride away!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave52 acre oasis in the middle of Brooklyn! Enjoy the cherry trees blossoming, stroll through the various gardens. You can spend a whole day there.
Quick train ride or even easier Uber ride away!
Don't need to travel into the city to get a great park. Don't miss this beautiful park in the heart of Brooklyn. Easy Uber ride away.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Don't need to travel into the city to get a great park. Don't miss this beautiful park in the heart of Brooklyn. Easy Uber ride away.
Yes, you can walk to Manhattan! Strap on your sneakers and walk the bridge (it is a 1.3 mile walk). You won't regret the stunning views! Once you make it over the bridge, you are in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway and Bicycle Lane begin at Tillary Street and Adams Street. You can take these subways whose stops will be within walking distance of the entrance to the walkway leading to the bridge.
F train to Jay Street/MetroTech Station
N train to Court Street Station
Check out this website - it gives some great suggestions (https://freetoursbyfoot.com/walking-the-brooklyn-bridge/)
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeYes, you can walk to Manhattan! Strap on your sneakers and walk the bridge (it is a 1.3 mile walk). You won't regret the stunning views! Once you make it over the bridge, you are in the heart of downtown Manhattan.
The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway and Bicycle Lane begin at Tillary Street and Adams Street. You can take these subways whose stops will be within walking distance of the entrance to the walkway leading to the bridge.
F train to Jay Street/MetroTech Station
N train to Court Street Station
Check out this website - it gives some great suggestions (https://freetoursbyfoot.com/walking-the-brooklyn-bridge/)
Restored 1922 carousel set in Brooklyn Bridge Park with the bridge & Manhattan skyline in view.
118 locals recommend
Jane's Carousel
Dock StreetRestored 1922 carousel set in Brooklyn Bridge Park with the bridge & Manhattan skyline in view.
The Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. As of 2016, the zoo houses 864 animals representing about 176 species.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveThe Prospect Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo located off Flatbush Avenue on the eastern side of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. As of 2016, the zoo houses 864 animals representing about 176 species.