Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StMy favorite building in NYC. It's breathtaking.
Take the ferry to Staten Island and see the Statue of Liberty. It takes you close enough and it's free!
15 locals recommend
South Ferry/Terminal station
Take the ferry to Staten Island and see the Statue of Liberty. It takes you close enough and it's free!
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StThe memorial.
Reserve tickets online
Tallest building! Although I recommend going up Rockefeller building instead.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StTallest building! Although I recommend going up Rockefeller building instead.
Go to Top Of The Rock for amazing 360 degree views of Manhattan, including Central Park and Empire State Building
264 locals recommend
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaGo to Top Of The Rock for amazing 360 degree views of Manhattan, including Central Park and Empire State Building
Beautiful structure in Central Park along the lake. Definitely go boating.
51 locals recommend
Bethesda Terrace
72 Terrace DrBeautiful structure in Central Park along the lake. Definitely go boating.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIt's pay as you wish.
Everything Else
Great place to drink coffee and read The food is tasty as well. Try the steak sandwich.
28 locals recommend
Zona Sur Bar Bistro
4314 4th AveGreat place to drink coffee and read The food is tasty as well. Try the steak sandwich.
The picture of Manhattan on my post was taken from this park. Only 1 block from the apartment!
74 locals recommend
Sunset Park
The picture of Manhattan on my post was taken from this park. Only 1 block from the apartment!
Brooklyn's beautiful park. Great for running and biking. The Botantical Garden, Brooklyn Museum, and Brooklyn Library are loacted along the northern part of the park.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Brooklyn's beautiful park. Great for running and biking. The Botantical Garden, Brooklyn Museum, and Brooklyn Library are loacted along the northern part of the park.
Owl's Head Park
Shore RoadBrooklyn's hidden gem. Google some images.
Williamsburg
The place to be. Great fashion, bars, food, art, and live shows.
First capitol building of USA under the Constitution, and was the site of George Washington's inauguration as the first President. Across the street from New York Stock Exchange.
23 locals recommend
Federal Hall
26 Wall StFirst capitol building of USA under the Constitution, and was the site of George Washington's inauguration as the first President. Across the street from New York Stock Exchange.
It's a nice place to escape the hustle of midtown. PLUS, it's on the same block as the New York Public Library (the one from Ghost Busters!)
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
It's a nice place to escape the hustle of midtown. PLUS, it's on the same block as the New York Public Library (the one from Ghost Busters!)
Citi Field
41 Seaver WayHome of the Mets! It's the better place to watch a baseball game.
Essentials
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveThe biggest grocery store in area.
Food Scene
Tacos Matamoros
4508 5th AveRated as one of the best places for tacos.
Maria's
886 5th AveGreat boozy brunch for less than $15
Sunset Park Diner & Donuts
889 5th Ave24 hour diner
Amazing pizza right on Stone Street (outdoor eating and drinking) in the oldest part of Manhattan.
44 locals recommend
Adrienne's Pizzabar
54 Stone StAmazing pizza right on Stone Street (outdoor eating and drinking) in the oldest part of Manhattan.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of NYC's oldest buildings- George Washington gave a famous speech here. There's a museum on the second floor. Ask for Cathy in the back bar.
52 locals recommend
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl StOne of NYC's oldest buildings- George Washington gave a famous speech here. There's a museum on the second floor. Ask for Cathy in the back bar.
Greenwich Village
Great bars and live music
East Village
Great bars and restaurants, very trendy.
outdoor bar, beach, and live music with views of Brooklyn Bridge.
6 locals recommend
Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club
89 South Streetoutdoor bar, beach, and live music with views of Brooklyn Bridge.
Arts & Culture
Great jazz venue with views of Columbus Circle. Tuesday - Thursday offers a special late night show (after 11pm).
53 locals recommend
Jazz at Lincoln Center
10 Columbus CirGreat jazz venue with views of Columbus Circle. Tuesday - Thursday offers a special late night show (after 11pm).
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StHarlem's legendary spot!
Shopping
Buy discount tickets to a Broadway show! The line looks long, but is quite fast.
149 locals recommend
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetBuy discount tickets to a Broadway show! The line looks long, but is quite fast.