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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
3,436 reviews
#1 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"... one of the absolute best views of the famous Lower Manhattan skyline, the Freedom Tower, the
Statue of Liberty
, Governor’s Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and all the ferry and helicopter activity along the East ..."
"You can walk over to Brooklyn Heights from the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Promenade is located just off of the main street in the Heights,
Montague Street
.. You’ll find several wonderful restaurants, bars and cafes..."
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Green-Wood cemetery
1,048 reviews
#2 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"There is beautiful vantage sightline (saved by writing to Congress, Senate and other politicians) to the
Statue of Liberty
from Minerva, Altar of liberty, which was where the largest revolutionary war, Battle of B..."
"The entrance is amazing and the parakeets nests build into the
Gothic
spires are incredible.We learned about many of the celebrities buried in this massive cemetery as well as sad stories about the bride who died..."
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Bushwick Collective Street Art
297 reviews
#3 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Happened to be staying in Bushwick on a recent visit and happy to hear that it's a mecca for street art so we took a good
walk around
the area and saw some amazing artwork, really transforming this working area."
"The area is easy to be reached by subway To get a good understanding of the amazing street art, It is best to take a
walking tour
of the area,"
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Dyker Heights
607 reviews
#4 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Dyker Heights is a small area of Brooklyn which comes alive especially December when many homes within a few blocks,put up fantastic
displays
of Christmas lights -the best in NYC."
"FUN, FUN, FUN & FESTIVE!!! TAKE THE KIDS or JUST TAKE YOURSELF...
Worth the trip
and the crowds."
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Dumbo
2,836 reviews
#5 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"First of all, DUMBO is a breath of fresh air - beautiful parks, world class restaurants, great nightlife and views of Manhattan second to none!
Stroll
across the Brooklyn Bridge, take the ferry to parks along the..."
"Be ready to carry your camera to get outstanding photos of Manhattan
skyline
thru your lens, Highly recommended to finish your tour at sunset time.and to admire breathtaking views of downtown Manhattan."
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Brooklyn Tabernacle
758 reviews
#6 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Easy
subway
ride on line C to Jay Street-Metrotech stop; walk to church from Jay street stop about 2 blocks."
"The added advantage is that you may spot your Brooklyn neighbors on
stage
in the chorus."
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Brooklyn Heights
713 reviews
#7 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"There are few fabulous places in walking distances such as New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Heights
Promenade
,where you could see view, Lower Manhattan skyline, with Brooklyn's newly developed piers of Brooklyn B..."
"One of my favorite things to do is
stroll
along Willow St., Henry or Hicks Street, taking in the architectural detail of the historic brownstones, and admire the way the window boxes and landscaping change to refl..."
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Brooklyn Museum
1,591 reviews
#8 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"The permanent collection (Judy Chicago’s Dinner,
paintings
and sculptures) are worth it, but new exhibitions are great (Basquiat, Korean contemporary
paintings
, Chicago African-American
paintings
)."
"The museum also has updated and renovated many of its
galleries
so take the time to walk around the museum and see things like the Egyptian gallery and the Americas Gallery and get a feel for what is being offered."
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Park Slope
507 reviews
#9 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Park Slope is a great way to see the iconic brownstone houses, wander the independent shops of 5th and 7th Avenues and the chill in nearby
Prospect Park
which easily rivals anything on offer in Central Park- quiet..."
"Known for its brownstones, and proximity to an array of culture, the
Brooklyn Museum
a walk to BAM, the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, as well as the beauty of Prospect Park, and the lovely Brookly..."
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Williamsburg
1,695 reviews
#10 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"You can explore the lively arts, music, and boutique scene here, compose your great American novel on your laptop in numerous cafes, dine in some very good restaurants—and soak up the creative energy and young
vibe
."
"We had one day in Williamsburg wandering around, the place is very nice, including
street art
(but to be honest bushwick is now much more powerful for
street art
), nice buildings, trendy places and shops!"
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Verrazano Narrows Bridge
325 reviews
#11 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"It is a magnificent piece of suspension bridge engineering, but is most spectacular, when seen from water level, particularly from a
cruise ship
New York arrival or departure."
"Though I hate the traffic going and coming from the bridge, I love going over the Verrazano Narrows Bridge on a clear day, head to the
Belt Parkway
and seeing the sweeping vista of the water as you get on the Belt..."
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Grand Army Plaza
321 reviews
#12 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"This is an awesome architectural structure that Americans and tourists love about
New York City
; beautiful commemoration of the natural beauty in Prospect Park for all to relax and enjoy to set aside the hustle of..."
"I know it’s a trip out to Brooklyn if you’re a tourist but if you combine it with a trip to the
Prospect Park
Zoo and Botanical Garden, and even the Brooklyn Museum down the street, it’s well worth it."
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Barclays Center
1,973 reviews
#13 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Fantastic arena, our seats had a great view of Jay-z on stage, modern, well built and smack bang next to the
subway
for east access to and from the arena."
"If a concert you are seeing has the options of Madison Square and Barclays, I would 100% choose Barclays if sitting closer to the
stage
/more intimate concert is an important aspect for you."
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Coney Island
4,802 reviews
#14 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"I you like the Luna Park-take a ride on the famous cyclone or srtoll on the
boardwalk
.. it also has a beautiful breathtaking pier which is breathtaking when the sun beams rises or sets.. and even the moon shinning."
"Located at the southern end of Brooklyn, Coney has a fascinating history and for
amusement park
fans a redeveloped
amusement park
with a combination of classic rides (The Cyclone Roller Coaster and Wonder Wheel) a..."
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Montague Street
113 reviews
#15 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Good locations for shopping, shops, restaurants and pathway to the
Brooklyn Heights
Promenade to view the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan."
"Reaching from Court Street to the
Brooklyn Promenade
overlooking lower Manhattan with spectacular views this is an interesting street to walk down."
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Carroll Gardens
126 reviews
#16 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Close to downtown Brooklyn and all of the
subway
lines, full of restaurants and cafes, and lots of tree-lined residential streets very quiet."
"Close to the water,
subway
, and too many good restaurants."
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Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball - MCU Park
102 reviews
#17 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"You spend about half the amount that you would on a Met game (major league) It’s a fun day and you can see
Coney Island
Beach from the stadium."
"The usual ballpark food is featured, but the hot dogs are from the iconic Nathan’s
Coney Island
and delicious."
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Fort Greene
89 reviews
#18 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Local Brooklyn neighbourhood, hugely gentrified over the years but a great area with a lovely
park
, loads of brownstones and tree lined streets and some great restaurants, cafes and bars."
"We have some great restaurants, the BAM cultural district, tree lined streets, great parks, food trucks, and
beautiful architecture
."
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Industry City
55 reviews
#19 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"The
murals
and sculptures all around add color and fun to their campus."
"If you are in Brooklyn area this is a
great place to visit
."
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Sheepshead Bay
110 reviews
#20 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"You can stroll over the wooden Ocean Avenue Bridge to
Manhattan Beach
to continue your walk or visit one of the many local classics such as Randazzos or Roll N Rooster for a lunch or dinner."
"Sheepshead bay is just a 5 minute ride from
Coney Island
."
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Smith Street
88 reviews
#21 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Lots of very good restaurants and cafes, some
subway
stations and cool residential streets on either side,"
"What a
great street
with lots of small shops and owner-owned restaurants."
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Historic District
93 reviews
#22 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"If you're into architecture, I recommend spending half a day (at least!) exploring Bed Stuy— one of the most picturesque
neighborhoods
that Brooklyn has to offer."
"Easy to get to Brooklyn Bridge by
subway
or Uber ($35 trip from where we were)."
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Brooklyn Chinatown
400 reviews
#23 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Many Restaurants, Shops,
Food Shops
etc... to discover many interesting sites."
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch
41 reviews
#24 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"This arch with its stunning
statues
of Grant and Lincoln on horseback, along with street names like Lincoln and Union, is a reminder that this neighborhood was built in the years after the Civil War."
"A very impressive monument to see to the memory of the American fallen of the Civil War, also just across from it is Prospect
Park
on Saturday's it has an excellent Farmers Market and well worth a look."
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Cobble Hill
50 reviews
#25 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Pretty neighbourhood with restaurants, coffee shops and clothing stores...the latter mainly along Court St. Head off Court to wander the
tree lined residential
streets."
"One of our favorite
neighborhoods
to walk around in Brooklyn and the New York area."
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Brooklyn Borough Hall
59 reviews
#26 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"Walk in on Montague and wander for hours, and walk along the
promenade
with the fabulous views of New York Harbor."
"Also interesting down the street is Montague Street showing Old Boro
Architecture
.."
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Ditmas Park
46 reviews
#27 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
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Biggie Mural
14 reviews
#28 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
"A
great tribute
to the Bed-Stuy legend."
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Old Stone House
31 reviews
#29 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
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Fulton Street Mall
35 reviews
#30 of 78 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn
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