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Industry City in Brooklyn is one of the coolest, under-the-radar spots in the city for dining, drinking, art, and seasonal entertainment bringing new life to the former industrious warehouse complex near the waterfront of Sunset Park.
108 locals recommend
Industry City
220 36th StIndustry City in Brooklyn is one of the coolest, under-the-radar spots in the city for dining, drinking, art, and seasonal entertainment bringing new life to the former industrious warehouse complex near the waterfront of Sunset Park.
The longest street in Brooklyn, Bedford starts where Greenpoint ends, winding parallel to McCarren Park (Great Saturday farmers market!) and all the way down to Sheepshead Bay in South Brooklyn.
Take L train to Bedford Avenue stop then go around to explore the beautiful street
15 locals recommend
Bedford Avenue
Bedford AvenueThe longest street in Brooklyn, Bedford starts where Greenpoint ends, winding parallel to McCarren Park (Great Saturday farmers market!) and all the way down to Sheepshead Bay in South Brooklyn.
Take L train to Bedford Avenue stop then go around to explore the beautiful street
Brooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood has become a home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
For the best of the nabe, wander down Franklin Street, paw through the vintage jeans and jackets at Walk The West, taste natural wine at Dandelion Wine, grab a coffee and a succulent at Homecoming, and maybe sit down for some of New York’s best pancakes (served with a generous pat of butter) at Chez Ma Tante.
Getting here: Take G train to Greenpoint Avenue
Franklin Street
Franklin StreetBrooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood has become a home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
For the best of the nabe, wander down Franklin Street, paw through the vintage jeans and jackets at Walk The West, taste natural wine at Dandelion Wine, grab a coffee and a succulent at Homecoming, and maybe sit down for some of New York’s best pancakes (served with a generous pat of butter) at Chez Ma Tante.
Getting here: Take G train to Greenpoint Avenue
Shopping complex with amazing view of the water front and Manhattan skyline
7 locals recommend
Empire Stores
53-83 Water StShopping complex with amazing view of the water front and Manhattan skyline
You can walk on this bridge. The experience is simply unforgettable. The view is indescribable.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeYou can walk on this bridge. The experience is simply unforgettable. The view is indescribable.
Go to the corner of Franklin Avenue and Eastern Parkway then walk north of Franklin. Fun area to explore before/after your visit to Brooklyn Museum.
13 locals recommend
Franklin Avenue
Franklin AvenueGo to the corner of Franklin Avenue and Eastern Parkway then walk north of Franklin. Fun area to explore before/after your visit to Brooklyn Museum.
At the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Vanderbilt avenue, walk south on Vanderbilt toward Grand Army Plaza heading to Prospect Park. Cute street to sight see.
7 locals recommend
Vanderbilt Avenue
Vanderbilt AvenueAt the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Vanderbilt avenue, walk south on Vanderbilt toward Grand Army Plaza heading to Prospect Park. Cute street to sight see.
An old sugar factory transformed into a mixed use area with sight of the Manhattan skyline. The view is beyond spectacular.
Domino Sugar Park
An old sugar factory transformed into a mixed use area with sight of the Manhattan skyline. The view is beyond spectacular.
For a spectacular view of the river dividing Brooklyn and Manhattan. They also have an amazing outdoor space. You won’t regret this spot. Trust me.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceFor a spectacular view of the river dividing Brooklyn and Manhattan. They also have an amazing outdoor space. You won’t regret this spot. Trust me.
Parks
Brooklyn's most iconic park. The park has a huge list of amenities, including playgrounds and sports fields, a zoo, an indigenous forest, a paved loop for running, walking or biking, countless trails, a carousel, fishing, a dog beach, and so much more.
20 locals recommend
Prospect Park West
Prospect Park WestBrooklyn's most iconic park. The park has a huge list of amenities, including playgrounds and sports fields, a zoo, an indigenous forest, a paved loop for running, walking or biking, countless trails, a carousel, fishing, a dog beach, and so much more.
For the nature lover to stroll through this huge 52-acre garden which holds over 14,000 taxa of plants and has nearly a million visitors each year.
396 locals recommend
Botanic Garden station
For the nature lover to stroll through this huge 52-acre garden which holds over 14,000 taxa of plants and has nearly a million visitors each year.
You'll find amazing views of Manhattan, as well as the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, biking and walking paths, gardens, wetlands, playgrounds, art installations, a carousel, two Civil War-era buildings, sports fields, restaurants and food stands, picnic areas, a small beach (no swimming), free kayaking, and more here.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StYou'll find amazing views of Manhattan, as well as the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, biking and walking paths, gardens, wetlands, playgrounds, art installations, a carousel, two Civil War-era buildings, sports fields, restaurants and food stands, picnic areas, a small beach (no swimming), free kayaking, and more here.
A huge park in Brooklyn where you can get a great view of the spectacular Manhattan skyline
88 locals recommend
Bushwick Inlet Park
Kent AvenueA huge park in Brooklyn where you can get a great view of the spectacular Manhattan skyline
While in Dumbo, stop by this park to see a breathtaking view of the city and lower Manhattan.
John Street Park
John StreetWhile in Dumbo, stop by this park to see a breathtaking view of the city and lower Manhattan.
Located in Williamsburg. Overlooking the river with the Manhattan skyline. Great for picnic.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveLocated in Williamsburg. Overlooking the river with the Manhattan skyline. Great for picnic.
Food scene
Busy rustic-chic hangout with Latin American bites & a rotating selection of craft beers. The burgers are excellent and a great place for beer lovers. They got a large outdoor front patio.
114 locals recommend
Salud Bar & Grill
1413 Bushwick AveBusy rustic-chic hangout with Latin American bites & a rotating selection of craft beers. The burgers are excellent and a great place for beer lovers. They got a large outdoor front patio.
Robert's pizza put Bushwick on the map and has been known as one of the top pizzas in NYC. Their pies are individual and light and pillowy, and meats and salumi are cured in-house. The bee stung pizza was really good. The salad was good too. Great outdoor space. Industrial and cozy cool vibe. Unpretentious with great food.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StRobert's pizza put Bushwick on the map and has been known as one of the top pizzas in NYC. Their pies are individual and light and pillowy, and meats and salumi are cured in-house. The bee stung pizza was really good. The salad was good too. Great outdoor space. Industrial and cozy cool vibe. Unpretentious with great food.
For the seafood lover. Sea Wolf got the beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs.
168 locals recommend
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff AveFor the seafood lover. Sea Wolf got the beachy vibe for oysters, grilled fish & other seafood, plus frozen drinks & DJs.
Cookies as big as a hamburger. Dripping chocolate, moist and buttery. You’ll go insane.
12 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Williamsburg
164 N 4th StCookies as big as a hamburger. Dripping chocolate, moist and buttery. You’ll go insane.
Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat Southern food with great service and in a cute neighborhood
Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven. Also has a great coffee bar with delicious pastries
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveNeapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven. Also has a great coffee bar with delicious pastries
New American. Creative dishes. Fresh ingredients. Highly rated by locals and is a 3-star Michelin.
44 locals recommend
Otis
18 Harrison PlNew American. Creative dishes. Fresh ingredients. Highly rated by locals and is a 3-star Michelin.
Ras Plant Based
739 Franklin AvenueAmazing Ethiopian vegan food. Amazing.
Places to see in Brooklyn
Williamsburg is the epicenter of Brooklyn as a fashionable worldwide brand. The quaint streets are lined with inventive New York restaurants, rooftop bars, and eclectic shops, and throngs of people flock to the waterfront for flea markets and giant food bazaars.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Williamsburg is the epicenter of Brooklyn as a fashionable worldwide brand. The quaint streets are lined with inventive New York restaurants, rooftop bars, and eclectic shops, and throngs of people flock to the waterfront for flea markets and giant food bazaars.
A small area but lots to discover. Greenpoint got exciting views of Midtown Manhattan, traditional Polish shops and a great array of restaurants blending in just perfectly with trendy eateries, live music venues, vintage shops, and the best bars in the area.
119 locals recommend
Greenpoint
A small area but lots to discover. Greenpoint got exciting views of Midtown Manhattan, traditional Polish shops and a great array of restaurants blending in just perfectly with trendy eateries, live music venues, vintage shops, and the best bars in the area.
Dumbo, a neighborhood whose name is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is one of the most visited spots in Brooklyn.
A hotbed of dining, recreation, and shopping with great views of the Lower Manhattan skyline.
159 locals recommend
Dumbo
Dumbo, a neighborhood whose name is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is one of the most visited spots in Brooklyn.
A hotbed of dining, recreation, and shopping with great views of the Lower Manhattan skyline.
An insane amount of things to do and see in downtown Brooklyn. Just go there, wander around and get lost so you can discover.
88 locals recommend
Downtown Brooklyn
An insane amount of things to do and see in downtown Brooklyn. Just go there, wander around and get lost so you can discover.
Stunning neighborhood with small businesses, artisan food stores, Italian bakeries and pretty parks give Carroll Gardens a laid-back village vibe. It’s home to a close-knit Italian-American community, and foodies will love the range of restaurants, old-fashioned delis and pizzerias that make it a dream dining area.
52 locals recommend
Carroll Gardens
Stunning neighborhood with small businesses, artisan food stores, Italian bakeries and pretty parks give Carroll Gardens a laid-back village vibe. It’s home to a close-knit Italian-American community, and foodies will love the range of restaurants, old-fashioned delis and pizzerias that make it a dream dining area.
Great for strolling to look at beautiful architecture, and historic houses, then stumble upon shops and restaurants.
145 locals recommend
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Great for strolling to look at beautiful architecture, and historic houses, then stumble upon shops and restaurants.
Park Slope is Brooklyn’s most family-friendly neighborhood – a parent’s picture-perfect dream of stately brownstones, tree-lined pavements, excellent schools and community gardens. Yet, it avoids feeling like a sleepy suburb thanks to the enviable line-up of upscale restaurants, one-off boutiques, wine stores and independent coffee shops.
222 locals recommend
Park Slope
Park Slope is Brooklyn’s most family-friendly neighborhood – a parent’s picture-perfect dream of stately brownstones, tree-lined pavements, excellent schools and community gardens. Yet, it avoids feeling like a sleepy suburb thanks to the enviable line-up of upscale restaurants, one-off boutiques, wine stores and independent coffee shops.
One of NYC’s most historic districts. Quirky, historical feel with its cobblestone streets, picturesque brownstones, ornate churches, and neighborhood parks. Young professionals and literary types love its independent art galleries, bookshops, pavement cafes, and antique stores.
40 locals recommend
Cobble Hill
One of NYC’s most historic districts. Quirky, historical feel with its cobblestone streets, picturesque brownstones, ornate churches, and neighborhood parks. Young professionals and literary types love its independent art galleries, bookshops, pavement cafes, and antique stores.
Tree-lined sidewalks, cobblestone side streets, and a thriving mix of commercial and community-focused businesses make it clear why Brooklyn Heights is known as “America’s original suburb.” From ivy-wrapped row houses to jaw-dropping single family mansions, serenity abounds around every corner.
126 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights
Tree-lined sidewalks, cobblestone side streets, and a thriving mix of commercial and community-focused businesses make it clear why Brooklyn Heights is known as “America’s original suburb.” From ivy-wrapped row houses to jaw-dropping single family mansions, serenity abounds around every corner.
Prospect Heights is a mellow Brooklyn neighborhood of brownstones and luxury condos, anchored by cultural institutions like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum. It's home to a deeply rooted Caribbean-American community. High-profile music and sports events at the Barclays Center draw a diverse crowd, which overflows to the craft cocktail bars and hip eateries on Vanderbilt and Washington avenues.
52 locals recommend
Prospect Heights
Prospect Heights is a mellow Brooklyn neighborhood of brownstones and luxury condos, anchored by cultural institutions like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Brooklyn Museum. It's home to a deeply rooted Caribbean-American community. High-profile music and sports events at the Barclays Center draw a diverse crowd, which overflows to the craft cocktail bars and hip eateries on Vanderbilt and Washington avenues.
Beautiful homes with cute shops and restaurants. Super romantic. Mixture of old and new.
78 locals recommend
Clinton Hill
Beautiful homes with cute shops and restaurants. Super romantic. Mixture of old and new.
This is not Brooklyn but it’s only 15 minutes Uber from our home. Forest Hill is an old world charm and is a popular place for locals. A totally hidden gem.
Forest Hill
This is not Brooklyn but it’s only 15 minutes Uber from our home. Forest Hill is an old world charm and is a popular place for locals. A totally hidden gem.
Museums
NYC's second-largest art museum in physical size at 560,000 square feet, only behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art and holds an art collection with roughly 500,000 objects.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyNYC's second-largest art museum in physical size at 560,000 square feet, only behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art and holds an art collection with roughly 500,000 objects.
MoMA PS1 is one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary art.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveMoMA PS1 is one of the largest art institutions in the United States dedicated solely to contemporary art.
This is a unique museum, built out of a converted subway station, that takes you through the history of public transit (in particular the Subway) in New York City. There are many displays and exhibits, but the showcase area is without doubt the subway platform downstairs where dozens of preserved historic railcars are on display, some dating back well over half a century. In a sense, this museum also tells the history of New York City, as the Subway has been key in growth of the city over the years.
222 locals recommend
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StThis is a unique museum, built out of a converted subway station, that takes you through the history of public transit (in particular the Subway) in New York City. There are many displays and exhibits, but the showcase area is without doubt the subway platform downstairs where dozens of preserved historic railcars are on display, some dating back well over half a century. In a sense, this museum also tells the history of New York City, as the Subway has been key in growth of the city over the years.
Hidden gems of Brooklyn
Spectacular bakery. Limited work hours and a limited amount of baked items! Hidden corner: Burrow 68 Jay street (back of the lobby at suite119) Brooklyn NY 11201
Burrow
68 Jay StSpectacular bakery. Limited work hours and a limited amount of baked items! Hidden corner: Burrow 68 Jay street (back of the lobby at suite119) Brooklyn NY 11201
Authentic Chinese food with dumplings, rougamo, noodles and rice.
318 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Xifu Food
318 Livingston StAuthentic Chinese food with dumplings, rougamo, noodles and rice.
318 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Gothic cottages from the 1870. One of NYC’s most beautiful hidden gems. Address is 21 Warren place. It’s very hidden so look around to find it. Worth a sight if you’re in the area.
Warren Street Mews
27-1 Warren PlaceGothic cottages from the 1870. One of NYC’s most beautiful hidden gems. Address is 21 Warren place. It’s very hidden so look around to find it. Worth a sight if you’re in the area.
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveThey’ve got a secret garden inside. You’d never noticed from looking at the outside. Drinks and foods are amazing.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveThey’ve got a secret garden inside. You’d never noticed from looking at the outside. Drinks and foods are amazing.
Nightlife
An avante-garde performance center and dance club that celebrates creativity and inclusiveness through events and classes. Upon attending their all-night dance parties, you might feel as though you’re walked into a whimsical wonderland. Great for a friend's night out, or a date with your partner. The staff and entertainers work so hard to create an enjoyable environment that really that's all I can say about the place.
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueAn avante-garde performance center and dance club that celebrates creativity and inclusiveness through events and classes. Upon attending their all-night dance parties, you might feel as though you’re walked into a whimsical wonderland. Great for a friend's night out, or a date with your partner. The staff and entertainers work so hard to create an enjoyable environment that really that's all I can say about the place.
Knockdown Center is an art and performance space dedicated to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborations. Visit the century-old building for innovative and experimental programming in visual arts, performance, music and more.
34 locals recommend
Knockdown Center
52-19 Flushing AveKnockdown Center is an art and performance space dedicated to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborations. Visit the century-old building for innovative and experimental programming in visual arts, performance, music and more.
H0L0 is a Brooklyn NY based music/performance venue, and artist resource, devoted to outsider communities of creative practice in NYC. In addition to a concert program comprised of 80+ events per month, H0L0 presents live streamed events, produces a podcast and recording series, and serves as a shared work space, rehearsal and recording facility, to resident artists and presenters, and a community meeting space for local CBOs, NGOs, and not for profits. H0L0 was founded in July of 2017.
H0L0
1090 Wyckoff AveH0L0 is a Brooklyn NY based music/performance venue, and artist resource, devoted to outsider communities of creative practice in NYC. In addition to a concert program comprised of 80+ events per month, H0L0 presents live streamed events, produces a podcast and recording series, and serves as a shared work space, rehearsal and recording facility, to resident artists and presenters, and a community meeting space for local CBOs, NGOs, and not for profits. H0L0 was founded in July of 2017.
A place built for music lovers by music lovers. They feature different DJs. Unpretentious. Classic Brooklyn EDM club.
66 locals recommend
Good Room
98 Meserole AveA place built for music lovers by music lovers. They feature different DJs. Unpretentious. Classic Brooklyn EDM club.
One of the best bars in Brooklyn. Huge space. Lots of tables for chit chat. They also sell food. Amazing drinks. They got performances each weekend.
14 locals recommend
3 Dollar Bill
260 Meserole StOne of the best bars in Brooklyn. Huge space. Lots of tables for chit chat. They also sell food. Amazing drinks. They got performances each weekend.