Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Pretty much everything you need is here at this gourmet grocer: fresh fruit and veg, cheese, meat, fish, prepared foods and packaged groceries as well as fresh bread, cakes and of course coffee!
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Union Market
240 E Houston StPretty much everything you need is here at this gourmet grocer: fresh fruit and veg, cheese, meat, fish, prepared foods and packaged groceries as well as fresh bread, cakes and of course coffee!
Trader Joe's
130 Court StEverything you need and then some.
Rite Aid
5102 13th AveEveryday bits and pieces as well as the pharmacy essentials
Because wine is an essential! These guys have a great selection and their suggestions are always spot on.
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Smith & Vine
317 Smith StBecause wine is an essential! These guys have a great selection and their suggestions are always spot on.
Sightseeing
Columbia Heights
Columbia HeightsWant to check out some iconic views? Look no further.
Parks & Nature
Better than Central Park!
Why? Because it was designed by the same guys, only they didn't let the politicians wreck it this time. Take a walk through some of the trails that connect the various meadows and enjoy a peaceful slice of solitude in an otherwise sleepless city.
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Prospect Park
Better than Central Park!
Why? Because it was designed by the same guys, only they didn't let the politicians wreck it this time. Take a walk through some of the trails that connect the various meadows and enjoy a peaceful slice of solitude in an otherwise sleepless city.
Iconic views and manicured lawns make this a great place to wander. If you're the active type you can play pick-up basketball, or try your hand at volleyball, soccer or handball.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StIconic views and manicured lawns make this a great place to wander. If you're the active type you can play pick-up basketball, or try your hand at volleyball, soccer or handball.
This is a must-see if you are visiting NYC. Running from the Meatpacking District by the Whitney Museum, all the way to 34th St, this is a one of a kind elevated park that affords a view of the city unlike any other. Great all year round.
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The High Line Park
This is a must-see if you are visiting NYC. Running from the Meatpacking District by the Whitney Museum, all the way to 34th St, this is a one of a kind elevated park that affords a view of the city unlike any other. Great all year round.
Arts & Culture
Check out what is on at BAM. You may be surprised.
We've seen Cate Blanchet, Kevin Spacey and Patrick Stewart among others here.
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BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StCheck out what is on at BAM. You may be surprised.
We've seen Cate Blanchet, Kevin Spacey and Patrick Stewart among others here.
This would be one of the greatest museums in any city where it not in NYC. Overshadowed by it's Manhattan contempories this is no less of an essential stop when you're in town. The food and cocktail scenes on nearby Vanderbilt and Franklin Ave's make it worth the time too.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThis would be one of the greatest museums in any city where it not in NYC. Overshadowed by it's Manhattan contempories this is no less of an essential stop when you're in town. The food and cocktail scenes on nearby Vanderbilt and Franklin Ave's make it worth the time too.
What a collection! And the location is spectacular too. Take the time to explore the nearby Meatpacking District and be sure to hike up the HIghline while you're here.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
What a collection! And the location is spectacular too. Take the time to explore the nearby Meatpacking District and be sure to hike up the HIghline while you're here.
Do you like Klimt? Fancy a stop at a Viennese Coffee House. It's all here.
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Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveDo you like Klimt? Fancy a stop at a Viennese Coffee House. It's all here.
Just because. You could spend days here, so maybe plan ahead before you get overwhelmed.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveJust because. You could spend days here, so maybe plan ahead before you get overwhelmed.
You really should add this to your list. But then this is New York City, so you have a lot to choose from.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetYou really should add this to your list. But then this is New York City, so you have a lot to choose from.
This is one iconic building with some truly spectacular works of art. Keep an eye out for special exhibits too.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveThis is one iconic building with some truly spectacular works of art. Keep an eye out for special exhibits too.
For those with an interest in the art of the Himalayas and neighbouring regions.
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Rubin Museum of Art
150 W 17th StFor those with an interest in the art of the Himalayas and neighbouring regions.
Pioneer Works is a non-profit foundation in Red Hook, New York City that fosters multidisciplinary creativity in the arts and sciences. Pioneer Works was founded by artist Dustin Yellin who purchased a colossal brick building in Red Hook in 2010.
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Pioneer Works
159 Pioneer StPioneer Works is a non-profit foundation in Red Hook, New York City that fosters multidisciplinary creativity in the arts and sciences. Pioneer Works was founded by artist Dustin Yellin who purchased a colossal brick building in Red Hook in 2010.
Theatre for a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center
262 Ashland PlEntertainment & Activities
Need to burn off some steam? Got some kids with too much energy? This one's for you. Everything from acro yoga to bouldering to full on wall climbing.
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Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StNeed to burn off some steam? Got some kids with too much energy? This one's for you. Everything from acro yoga to bouldering to full on wall climbing.
It's not just for your grandparents in Florida. Well, maybe it is, but knock back a few drinks and it gets kinda fun.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StIt's not just for your grandparents in Florida. Well, maybe it is, but knock back a few drinks and it gets kinda fun.
I like to eat truffle popcorn and drink boozy shakes with my movie, that's why. You book your seat in advance and don't have to worry about getting there early.
Insider tip - the front row are all lazy-boy-like recliners. Sure you're up close, but it's oh-so comfortable....
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WI like to eat truffle popcorn and drink boozy shakes with my movie, that's why. You book your seat in advance and don't have to worry about getting there early.
Insider tip - the front row are all lazy-boy-like recliners. Sure you're up close, but it's oh-so comfortable....
When's the last time you played with a bow and arrow? Very zen. Need to take a 30 min safety class before they let yo loose.
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Gotham Archery
480 Baltic StWhen's the last time you played with a bow and arrow? Very zen. Need to take a 30 min safety class before they let yo loose.
It's not just a bowling alley! Food provided by the folks from Blue Ribbon (the fried chicken is amazing!) and tunes spun by QuestLove (The Roots, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) on Thursday's (he's quite the DJ) make this place worth the visit.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveIt's not just a bowling alley! Food provided by the folks from Blue Ribbon (the fried chicken is amazing!) and tunes spun by QuestLove (The Roots, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) on Thursday's (he's quite the DJ) make this place worth the visit.
Shopping
Way better than expected. No need to go to Manhattan for this kind of bargain shopping anymore.
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Century 21
472 86th StWay better than expected. No need to go to Manhattan for this kind of bargain shopping anymore.
Looking for some well curated women's clothes and accessories? This is one of our favourites.
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Bird Brooklyn - Cobble Hill
Looking for some well curated women's clothes and accessories? This is one of our favourites.
Getting Around
Nearly every Brooklyn line runs through here or very near here. And if you need to escape the city for Eastern Long Island this is the way to achieve it.
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Atlantic Terminal station
Nearly every Brooklyn line runs through here or very near here. And if you need to escape the city for Eastern Long Island this is the way to achieve it.