Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
A lovely chill bar with backyard patio and flower shop in the front. Good beer selection.
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdA lovely chill bar with backyard patio and flower shop in the front. Good beer selection.
This place is a music venue with private rooms for karaoke and a bar, restaurant, and club.
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Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveThis place is a music venue with private rooms for karaoke and a bar, restaurant, and club.
Classic cocktails & light fare in the ornate Grand Central offices of a 1920's mogul. It's stunning and the drinks are very good.
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The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt AveClassic cocktails & light fare in the ornate Grand Central offices of a 1920's mogul. It's stunning and the drinks are very good.
If you like sake, this is a fun place to go with a large selection and good snacks.
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Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StIf you like sake, this is a fun place to go with a large selection and good snacks.
Entertainment & Activities
The beach and boardwalk are full of things to do. For the amusement park lover, this little mainstay doesn't disappoint. I like taking the Wonder Wheel for the amazing view of the beach.
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Coney Island
The beach and boardwalk are full of things to do. For the amusement park lover, this little mainstay doesn't disappoint. I like taking the Wonder Wheel for the amazing view of the beach.
Beer, craft cocktails, and food served at patrons' seats. The brunch screenings are a lot of fun.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveBeer, craft cocktails, and food served at patrons' seats. The brunch screenings are a lot of fun.
Parks & Nature
Has a lively queer section, but also an area that has more families. It's one of the more popular beaches with locals.
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I-Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdHas a lively queer section, but also an area that has more families. It's one of the more popular beaches with locals.
It's a 20 minute walk from the apt and has plenty of space and trails to wander around, and open areas to settle in for a picnic.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
It's a 20 minute walk from the apt and has plenty of space and trails to wander around, and open areas to settle in for a picnic.
Arts & Culture
It's super touristy, but one of the best museums in the city. A must see for art lovers or those looking do something cultural.
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IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveIt's super touristy, but one of the best museums in the city. A must see for art lovers or those looking do something cultural.
They often have good temporary exhibits. The David Bowie exhibit runs through July 15 and 'Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960–1985' runs through July 22.
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThey often have good temporary exhibits. The David Bowie exhibit runs through July 15 and 'Radical Women: Latin American Art, 1960–1985' runs through July 22.
Sightseeing
The Staten Island Ferry goes by the Statue of Liberty and the views of the city are amazing.
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Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StThe Staten Island Ferry goes by the Statue of Liberty and the views of the city are amazing.
There is always something happening here and it's a nice little park. Also, lots of history surrounding this park.
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareThere is always something happening here and it's a nice little park. Also, lots of history surrounding this park.
Yes Wall Street is here, but this is where you go for skyscraper bathing. Lots of interesting architecture. If you go down toward Water Street there bars and food. The South Street Sea Port if also not far.
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Financial District
Yes Wall Street is here, but this is where you go for skyscraper bathing. Lots of interesting architecture. If you go down toward Water Street there bars and food. The South Street Sea Port if also not far.
Food Scene
So many tasty options here. Look out for dim sum places, noodle shops, and bakeries.
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Chinatown
So many tasty options here. Look out for dim sum places, noodle shops, and bakeries.
Koreatown
Korean food, of course! But also some of the best karaoke spots.
There are many excellent restaurants in this neighborhood. Side note: vegans will be pleased with the variety of good options here.
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Williamsburg
There are many excellent restaurants in this neighborhood. Side note: vegans will be pleased with the variety of good options here.
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StGreat coffee and really close to Washington Square Park.
Essentials
Carnival Fruits & Vegetables
130 Church AveWalgreens
9408 3rd AveFlatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdThe Gilded Grape
727 Church AveLiquor & Wine Store
For all your beer needs. Also, they have good fresh baked bread.
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Cortelyou Craft Beer
1211 Cortelyou RdFor all your beer needs. Also, they have good fresh baked bread.
A supermarket for groceries, frozen food, household amenities, and beer. Has a deli counter etc.
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Foodtown of Kensington
382 McDonald AveA supermarket for groceries, frozen food, household amenities, and beer. Has a deli counter etc.