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Dumbo
2,836 reviews
"Really nice area with views of the skyline and many restaurants and free events in the evenings with really good local bands playing a variety of music.""Walking along the cobblestone street down Front Street to the view of the Williamsburg Bridge is quite impressive and provide plenty of opportunities for photos."
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Dyker Heights
607 reviews
"He played an interview with one of the home owners who said it took him one month to put up all of his holiday lights by himself.""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."
Nature & Parks
Brooklyn Bridge Park
3,290 reviews
"It's possible stroll up and down the length of it, take a ride on the carousel, take your child to the playgrounds, go roller skating, shop in Dumbo (steps from the park), or just bring your towel and a picnic lun...""Highly recommend reserving tickets on the John Harvey Fireboat which gives you a free 90 min ride on the Hudson with views of the bridge, Statue of Liberty, etc. Great place to spend the day for any age!"
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Williamsburg Smorgasburg
687 reviews
"Plethora of foods to try - approx $5-8 per portion, selection includes BBQ steaks/chicken, kebabs, donuts, rolled ice cream, sushi, chinese dumplings, seafood and lots more.. buy your food and hunt down a picnic t...""Really enjoyed the Smorgasburg - visited on a Saturday so it was right beside the East River - great selection of food vendors and lovely views across to Manhattan."
Sights & Landmarks
Green-Wood cemetery
1,048 reviews
"Highlights included standing around Leonard Bernstein's grave, snapping fingers, while Ms Raymond gave a great rendition of The Jets song from West Side Story.""I learned so much about the history of this stunning place, as well as interesting tidbits about a few of the half million “permanent residents.”"
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Park Slope
507 reviews
"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...""Park Slope features many historic buildings, top-rated restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as the proximity to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, the..."
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Smorgasburg-Prospect Park
157 reviews
"Plan your Prospect Park trip on a Sunday, and you will get to reward your yourself to this amazing food gathering.""THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST FOOD IN NYC!!!! had the pork belly BANH MI FRIED ANCHOVIES Mexican corn in a Cobb Ramen noodle burger Fried quail eggs Japanese Pork buns and Mango w Chili on a stick"
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Fort Greene
89 reviews
"We have some great restaurants, the BAM cultural district, tree lined streets, great parks, food trucks, and beautiful architecture.""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."
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Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
267 reviews
"... the traditional items one would expect—rows and rows of books covering a universe of topics, computers for research and plenty of seating throughout for those who want a quiet place to read, write or study.""It is located in a great spot- near the Brooklyn museum- which deserves a trip of its own- and across from Grand Army Plaza , which is a pretty good replica of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris..the Grand entryway alon..."
