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Brooklyn Tabernacle
Ollie #1 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
World-renowned choir of 240 voices has sold three million albums and won several Grammy and Dove Awards.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Green-Wood Cemetery
Ollie #2 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
5 of 5 stars 74 reviews

Seems like there's something univers... the interest in cemeteries. So many people enjoy the beauty and the history of these "Silent Cities" (which is what Ken Jackson called them... more »

Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Bridge
Ollie #3 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 448 reviews

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do if you want a great view of Manhattan, Brooklyn and lower NY Harbor including the Statue of Liberty.  It is a historic and... more »

Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  4.0 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Ollie #4 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Owner description: Offering magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, this 1/3-mile-long sliver of green overlooks Brooklyn's busy industrial...... more » Owner description: Offering magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, this 1/3-mile-long sliver of green overlooks Brooklyn's busy industrial waterfront. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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Jacques Torres Chocolate
Ollie #5 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Chocolate shop and factory tour.
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Factory Tours
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Ollie #6 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Owner description: A hot spot for proposals and weddings, the gardens 52 acres of magnificent flora and fauna provide the perfect romantic background. In late spring,...... more » Owner description: A hot spot for proposals and weddings, the gardens 52 acres of magnificent flora and fauna provide the perfect romantic background. In late spring, the well-known Cranford Rose Garden features tens of thousands of roses flowing down arches, climbing up lattices and standing in formal beds. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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New York Transit Museum
Ollie #7 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Owner description: Recently re-opened after extensive renovations, the museum contains one hundred years of transit lore and memorabilia. Housed in an authentic 1930's...... more » Owner description: Recently re-opened after extensive renovations, the museum contains one hundred years of transit lore and memorabilia. Housed in an authentic 1930's subway station, the new galleries and exhibits, many of which have interactive components, will thrill transportation and history buffs alike. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Museum
Ollie #8 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: Located in central Brooklyn, the second-largest art museum in New York City, and one of the largest in the United States, houses a prestigious...... more » Owner description: Located in central Brooklyn, the second-largest art museum in New York City, and one of the largest in the United States, houses a prestigious collection of work from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art covering almost every culture an art lover could dream of. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Natural History Museums; History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Ollie #9 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Park Slope
Ollie #10 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews

Park Slope is the area of Brooklyn that families choose (with help from friends-of-friends, guidebooks and a couple of YouTube videos) to move to from the other side of the world... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Heights
Ollie #11 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline along this exclusively pedestrain walkway...... more » Owner description: Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline along this exclusively pedestrain walkway that is lined with grand historic townhouses and features a playground at Montague Street. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Prospect Park
Ollie #12 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Brooklyn's answer to Central Park, Prospect Park contains a zoo, an audubon center and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Its entrance is marked by the large...... more » Owner description: Brooklyn's answer to Central Park, Prospect Park contains a zoo, an audubon center and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Its entrance is marked by the large Memorial Arch and it is a mecca for families and nature lovers who go to play ball, bird watch and listen to outdoor concerts. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Williamsburg
Ollie #13 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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St. Ann's Warehouse
Ollie #14 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: St. Ann's Warehouse is an interdisciplinary performing arts venue located in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn. Please join us for our First Look...... more » Owner description: St. Ann's Warehouse is an interdisciplinary performing arts venue located in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn. Please join us for our First Look 2006-2007, our season of Previews and Premieres. For more information please visit our website or call. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
Dyker Heights
Ollie #15 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Other
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Dumbo
Ollie #16 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Brighton Beach
Ollie #17 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Located in New York, Brighton Beach is one of the largest Russian communities in the United States.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Beaches
Distance  11.2 km from city centre
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Coney Island
Ollie #18 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
3.5 of 5 stars 165 reviews
Owner description: Home to famous rides like the Cyclone Roller Coaster, the Wonder Wheel and the Parachute Jump, this historic seaside section of Broooklyn is about an...... more » Owner description: Home to famous rides like the Cyclone Roller Coaster, the Wonder Wheel and the Parachute Jump, this historic seaside section of Broooklyn is about an hour by train from Manhattan and still boasts a lively boardwalk, beach, and the best hot dogs around. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks; Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Neighbourhoods; Beaches; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  11.2 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Brewery
Ollie #19 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Commercial brewery, founded in 1987 and located in an 1860s-era former steel foundry, features a Tasting Room, warehouse and a 300-seat facility for...... more » Owner description: Commercial brewery, founded in 1987 and located in an 1860s-era former steel foundry, features a Tasting Room, warehouse and a 300-seat facility for community events. « less
Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  5.3 km from city centre
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
Ollie #20 of 88 attractions in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Founded in 1859, this performing arts center is the oldest institution of its type still in operation in the United States.
Attraction type  Theatres; Operas; Educational Sites; Performances; Ballets
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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