Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Nature getaway while in the city! This park has it all: a lake, running and biking paths, a hiking trail, a roller/ ice skating rink, grills, etc. In the summer, be sure to check the line up for the outdoor concerts.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Nature getaway while in the city! This park has it all: a lake, running and biking paths, a hiking trail, a roller/ ice skating rink, grills, etc. In the summer, be sure to check the line up for the outdoor concerts.
It's dang beautiful, especially in the spring. But it's worth a visit all four seasons!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveIt's dang beautiful, especially in the spring. But it's worth a visit all four seasons!
Arts & Culture
Pay what you wish at this museum. It's not as popular as some other NYC museums, but always has interesting collections.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyPay what you wish at this museum. It's not as popular as some other NYC museums, but always has interesting collections.
2 Dope Queens on HBO was filmed here. The theatre is stunning and can be visited for tours or to see performances.
185 locals recommend
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush Ave2 Dope Queens on HBO was filmed here. The theatre is stunning and can be visited for tours or to see performances.
Essentials
This is a small mom & pop shop that carries organic products. It tends to be a bit more expensive than large grocery stores, but it's very close and has everything you need.
72 locals recommend
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveThis is a small mom & pop shop that carries organic products. It tends to be a bit more expensive than large grocery stores, but it's very close and has everything you need.
Drinks & Nightlife
We love this bar! It has a flower shop in the front and offers specials on a bouquet and a beer. In warm weather, they've got a great patio to hang out.
244 locals recommend
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdWe love this bar! It has a flower shop in the front and offers specials on a bouquet and a beer. In warm weather, they've got a great patio to hang out.
This bar always has an incredible selection of craft beers on cider on tap. If it's nice out, get there early to get a table outside and soak in the sun.
34 locals recommend
The Adirondack
1241 Prospect AveThis bar always has an incredible selection of craft beers on cider on tap. If it's nice out, get there early to get a table outside and soak in the sun.
Food Scene
Cute restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. They also have kombucha on tap.
123 locals recommend
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdCute restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. They also have kombucha on tap.
Tibetan food is fantastic! This place is cash only, but there's an ATM next door. Come hungry because portions are large.
102 locals recommend
Cafe Tibet
1510 Cortelyou RdTibetan food is fantastic! This place is cash only, but there's an ATM next door. Come hungry because portions are large.
Sightseeing
This is a seriously gorgeous library. Just stand there and take in its beauty.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
This is a seriously gorgeous library. Just stand there and take in its beauty.