Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
One of the great Museums in a great city for museums. Also lots of events, films, etc.
3010 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyOne of the great Museums in a great city for museums. Also lots of events, films, etc.
Renowned children's museum. We hear it's tres cool, but we're embarrassed to go check it out ourselves, since we are sans kids.
489 abantu bendawo batusa
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveRenowned children's museum. We hear it's tres cool, but we're embarrassed to go check it out ourselves, since we are sans kids.
Sightseeing
A truly world class Botanic gardens. The nearest entrance is on Classon - walk left (West) on tree-lined Eastern Pkwy, go 4 blocks and turn Left (South) on Classon. Entrance is 2 blocks on left.
2029 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveA truly world class Botanic gardens. The nearest entrance is on Classon - walk left (West) on tree-lined Eastern Pkwy, go 4 blocks and turn Left (South) on Classon. Entrance is 2 blocks on left.
A Civil War memorial and arch across from the entrance of Prospect Park. Sometimes it is possible to climb up to the top for a great view of Brooklyn! Farmers' Market there most weekends.
377 abantu bendawo batusa
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueA Civil War memorial and arch across from the entrance of Prospect Park. Sometimes it is possible to climb up to the top for a great view of Brooklyn! Farmers' Market there most weekends.
Food Scene
Excellent West Indian Food! There are actually several locations nearby.
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Excellent West Indian Food! There are actually several locations nearby.
Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.Great coffee & sandwiches
Finally - good Creole food in the neighborhood! Good selection of draft brews as well.
199 abantu bendawo batusa
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveFinally - good Creole food in the neighborhood! Good selection of draft brews as well.
Lovely French-African fusion food, great bartender and attentive staff.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveLovely French-African fusion food, great bartender and attentive staff.
Everything Else
Brooklyn Public Library
Great, old library. The main branch in Brooklyn.
Nearby laundromat - seems to not always be open, but large machines and fast driers.
565 abantu bendawo batusa
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveNearby laundromat - seems to not always be open, but large machines and fast driers.
Arlynne Laundromat
886 Nostrand Ave.Closest laundromat. If you need quarters, ask the attendant.
Essentials
Big grocery store with parking and lots of selection.
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Associated Supermarket
Big grocery store with parking and lots of selection.
Smaller grocery store but still a wide selection, easier walking distance than Associated.
508 abantu bendawo batusa
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveSmaller grocery store but still a wide selection, easier walking distance than Associated.