Location: Brooklyn Heights
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Top 10 Things to do in Brooklyn Heights, New York (NY)
It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn
1. Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Brooklyn Social
3. Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Local actors lead a fascinating literary themed tour of Brooklyn Pubs & the area. While you relax over a drink, they weave fantastic tales of the pubs, neighborhood, & writers who shaped the most famous borough in the world. Add passionate recitations, charmingly dashing guides, and a buttload* of wit – a tour not to miss. *is an actual form of measurement for alcohol. 1 butt load = 126 gallons
4. ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
At ONE°15 Brooklyn Sailing School, part of ONE°15 Brooklyn Sail Club, we offer a variety of sailing opportunities to get you out on the water. Join us for a 3 hour Taste of Sailing session, an Active Sunset Cruise, or simply charter your own boat to experience New York Harbor with friends and family. Sign up now online for our weekly weekend sailing class, Fundamentals of Sailing.
5. Adam Yauch Park
6. Brooklyn Photo Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Exclusive unique private photography walking tours offered by Brooklyn native and award winning fine art photographer. As I walk through the neighborhood where I grew up and still reside, I am amazed by the flood of visitors, map in hand, camera in another- seeking that ‘perfect photograph’ or series of distinct photographs as they venture into legendary Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO.
7. Sahadi's
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Offering fine ancient grains and exquisite spices, over 200 bulk bins of freshly roasted nuts, dried fruits, and imported olives, old fashioned barrels of coffee beans and the simple ticket dispenser — Sahadi’s is an old-world place where you can discover new tastes. Specialty cheeses, smoked fish, and pâtés pack the refrigerated cases. The deli and bakery are where to find prepared foods, like hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh, kebabs —around 30 dishes are prepared daily and change seasonally. Originally from Lebanon, the family first established Sahadi’s in Manhattan in 1895. Wade Sahadi moved the shop to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn in 1948, with his son Charlie Sahadi taking over in 1967, with the help of his wife Audrey and his siblings Bob & Richie. It’s currently helmed by Charlie’s children, Ron Sahadi and Christine Sahadi Whelan, and her husband Pat Whelan. The flagship store is located at 187 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn. Sahadi’s won the James Beard America’s Classic award in 2017.
Reviewed By ArthurG121 - Scarsdale, United States
If you are visiting or limited from traveling as a result of the Coronavirus, the good news is there are many exotic Shopping experiences that might make you feel as though you’ve traveled to a Middle Eastern country and you are subjected to amazing aromas and foods that you thought you could only purchase thousands of miles away. Sahadi’s is a store worth traveling to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn to check out their spices as well as wonderful prepared Zumac Chicken and other delicious foods. They have a great selection of pitas as well as baklava and all kinds of hot, cold and frozen treats. My advice is bring a cooler with lots of ice so you can insure you’ll get your treats home safely.
8. First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn
9. Brooklyn Women's Exchange
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
The Brooklyn Women’s Exchange, founded in 1854, is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run craft and gift shop, supporting independent craftspeople from Brooklyn and beyond.
10. Brooklyn Heights
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4.5 based on 713 reviews
Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. This exclusively pedestrian walkway is lined with grand historic townhouses and features a playground at Montague Street.
Reviewed By LesL989 - St. Petersburg, United States
I lived here 30 years ago and always visit when I'm back in town. It's quiet and there's lots to see with great architecture, restaurants, and the promenade.
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