Location: Gowanus
Top Things to do in Gowanus
Top 6 Outdoor Activities in Gowanus, 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. Court 16 - Tennis Remixed
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Baja Bikes New York City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Discover New York by bike! Our guided bike tours take you along on an easy-paced, relaxed ride along New York City. Check out the great Central Park ride or enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn bike tour. Tours are guided in English or Dutch.
3. Rolling Orange Bike Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Guided Bike Tours in Manhattan, Central Park, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Governors Island, etc. Certified guides who live in New York City. Tours almost every day from $55 to $125. Private Tours for groups with or without lunch. We also rent bikes for 2 days or longer or for groups of 5 or more (up to 30).
4. Brooklyn Boulders
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Mototristan - New York City, United States
Great place to climb. Very large selection of climbing walls for different skill levels. Lot's of bouldering walls and a few autobelay machines for solo climbers. Nice place to come with kids to get them into climbing. Also has weights and a ping-pong table. Seems like a good place to socialize with other climbers for those who are into that sort of thing.
5. The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
6. Craftsman Ave
Hands-on workshops led by local artists and craftspeople - woodworking, welding, knife making, stained glass, and much more
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