Location: Brooklyn
Top Things to do in Brooklyn
What to do and see in Brooklyn, New York (NY): The Best Architectural Buildings
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. Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
A bronze memorial of Civil War soldiers located across from Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
Reviewed By urbanguy - Richmond, United States
Every day, thousands, maybe tens of thousands, drive around this interesting bit of history without an upward glance at the Arch. Although the Arch is often taken to be synonymous with Grand Army Plaza, it is only one "part" of the Plaza, and it is certainly its centerpiece. The Arch was dedicated in 1892 "to the Defenders of the Union, 1861-1865." Up until the early 2000s, there was a stairway to an observation deck! The sculptures at the top are symbolic of war, victory, and peace.
2. Grand Prospect Hall
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Flyer826943
Such a cool venue. We went for Zlatne Uste Golden Festival which is remarkable and amazing in its own right and would probably be terrific in a faux wood paneled Elks lodge. But instead it is in this wedding cake of a building that is hard to believe even exists. Just find a reason to go and go.
3. East Midwood Jewish Center
East Midwood Jewish Center is a vibrant, egalitarian, Conservative community in the heart of Brooklyn. Founded in 1924, we are listed on the National and New York State Registers of Historic Places, recognized as an outstanding representative of early twentieth century synagogue design and for our role in the development of the New York Jewish community, American democracy, and cultural pluralism.
4. Mechanics and Traders Bank
5. Saint Stanislaus Kostra Roman Catholic Parish
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