Location: Brooklyn
Top Things to do in Brooklyn
Top 9 Things to do for Honeymoon in Brooklyn, 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. Brooklyn Bike Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 168 reviews
Professionally guided bike tours of Brooklyn and other NYC locations. Discover the rich history, thriving art scene, award winning cuisine, and wonderful architecture. One all inclusive low price includes bike rental, helmet, unlimited bottled water, food samples, photos of the tour & our popular Brooklyn Bike Tours canvas tote bag, Perfect for the Market. Explore NYC's most dynamic boro with a long time resident & licensed tour guide.
2. The Brooklyn Tour
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5.0 based on 653 reviews
The Brooklyn Food and Culture Tour samples the foods of many different Brooklyn neighborhoods, from Hipster North Williamsburg and Greenpoint to Park Slope, Carroll Gardens and Dumbo neighborhoods are all included on the food tour. Your expert guide will share stories, both current and historic, delighting your senses and creating a lasting memory of your visit to Brooklyn,NY! Follow us @thebklyntour #thebklyntour
3. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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4.5 based on 2,454 reviews
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden situated on 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn, fostering delight and curiosity in the world of plants while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment. The Garden also offers weddings and private event catering at the Palm House and Atrium, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Please note, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is open year-round, but hours vary seasonally. Be sure to visit bbg.org/visit before plan your visit.
Reviewed By WorldTravla7 - Cairns, Australia
I loved the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and found them incredibly peaceful and relaxing, not to mention stunning in their variety and beauty - just what needed after almost 2 weeks in a pretty crazy city. I also preferred the intimate design over the larger NYC Botanic Gardens in the Bronx. They shoot major productions here (I recognised several parts of the Gardens immediately in Episode 2 of the Netflix series ‘Maniac’ with Emma Stone). Highlights include: - Cherry blossom trees! (come in April/May when Cherry Esplanade is at its most floral). - Yellow Magnolia Cafe - quaint cafe in a greenhouse setting where you may spot a movie star (I looked up and saw Michelle Williams sitting a table across from me) - Shakespeare Garden (an English cottage style garden with around 80 plants referred to in Shakespeare’s works) - The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden (a traditional Japanese garden and pond with orange torii gate, immaculately kept plants and trees, sculptures, and a gazebo for viewing - The indoor C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum which houses one of the largest collections of bonsai (around 350) outside of Japan All things considered, this is a must do. Perhaps combine it with a day trip to Brooklyn/Prospect Park. Cost is $30 which is not cheap but well worth the spend. You are given a detailed map of the Gardens on entry. Entrance is adjacent to Prospect Park.
4. 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.
5. Dumbo
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4.5 based on 2,838 reviews
Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another that continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area.
Reviewed By 329john123 - Pittsburgh, United States
Really nice area with views of the skyline and many restaurants and free events in the evenings with really good local bands playing a variety of music. A great place to wind down from the bustle of the city. The only downside is the noise from the subway trains as they travel across the bridge.
6. Brooklyn Heights Promenade
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4.5 based on 3,437 reviews
Offering magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, this 1/3-mile-long sliver of green overlooks Brooklyn's busy industrial waterfront.
Reviewed By 384deannaa
A walk on the Promenade offers a beautiful view of Manhattan. Walking along Montague Street offers many local restaurants to chose from
7. Dyker Heights
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4.5 based on 607 reviews
Reviewed By 15Angelina03 - New York City, United States
Great place to go and feel the Christmas spirit. Houses are magically decorated, people are friendly, amazing pace to take pictures
8. Brooklyn Bridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,293 reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre world-class sustainable park on Brooklyn's East River shoreline. The Park revitalizes 1.3 miles of Brooklyn's post-industrial waterfront from Pier 6 at Atlantic Avenue to Jay Street north of the Manhattan Bridge. The park's numerous amenities include includes boat launches, Pebble Beach, the historic Jane' Carousel, sports fields, basketball courts, a fishing station, basketball courts and several concessions.
Reviewed By mustang386 - Brooklyn, United States
Brooklyn Bridge Park would be a great park in any city in the world. It's possible stroll up and down the length of it, take a ride on the carousel, take your child to the playgrounds, go roller skating, shop in Dumbo (steps from the park), or just bring your towel and a picnic lunch and hang out...all with a spectacular view of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.
