Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun little, local watering hole. Oysters on the weekend! Large airy windows.
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Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveFun little, local watering hole. Oysters on the weekend! Large airy windows.
Food Scene
Franny's serves delicious brick-oven pizza and has been featured on the food network. The farm fresh seasonal appetizers are amazing and the clam pizza is one of the best.
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franny's
348 Flatbush AvenueFranny's serves delicious brick-oven pizza and has been featured on the food network. The farm fresh seasonal appetizers are amazing and the clam pizza is one of the best.
Absolutely delicious organic, fresh and classical spins on classical japanese fare. Sushi but much more!
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Gen
659 Washington AveAbsolutely delicious organic, fresh and classical spins on classical japanese fare. Sushi but much more!
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveIf you love Ramen YOU MUST try Chuko.
Citrico
681 Washington AveGreat Mexican street food eatery.
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveGreat ambiance, fantastic tacos and more
Nacho Macho Taco
591 Knickerbocker AveDelicious tacos and burritos, reasonably priced.
James
605 Carlton AveGreat for brunch. Also wonderful for burger night on mondays.
Long considered one of Brooklyn's (and New York's) most storied diners, enjoy authentic delights such as a pastrami sandwich or standard greasy-spoon fare from pancakes to eggs just like you like 'em!
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Tom’s
782 Washington AveLong considered one of Brooklyn's (and New York's) most storied diners, enjoy authentic delights such as a pastrami sandwich or standard greasy-spoon fare from pancakes to eggs just like you like 'em!
Udom Thai
661 Washington AveVery reliable and friendly Thai restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
This huge water park is free and kids (and adults) have a great time here on hot days. There is a decent restaurant on site along with great ice cream. There's a also a fantastic large roller rink.
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LeFrak Center im Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrThis huge water park is free and kids (and adults) have a great time here on hot days. There is a decent restaurant on site along with great ice cream. There's a also a fantastic large roller rink.
A nice respite for the kids, particularly on rainy days.
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Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn AveA nice respite for the kids, particularly on rainy days.
Minutes away by foot is free entertainment for the little ones. A great playground for the kiddos.
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Underhill Playground
117B Underhill AveMinutes away by foot is free entertainment for the little ones. A great playground for the kiddos.
Sightseeing
This is a haven for visitors, and particularly on Tuesdays when it is free. Enjoy the exhibits and stroll the lush grounds.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveThis is a haven for visitors, and particularly on Tuesdays when it is free. Enjoy the exhibits and stroll the lush grounds.
Fantastic art exhibits and a gem of a restaurant inside. If you're here on the first Saturday of the month, enjoy a family-friendly free party!
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyFantastic art exhibits and a gem of a restaurant inside. If you're here on the first Saturday of the month, enjoy a family-friendly free party!
Shopping
Voted one of the top ice cream shops in the country. Everything is made from scratch here, with popular flavors such as salted crack caramel, mexican hot chocolate, pistachio brittle.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveVoted one of the top ice cream shops in the country. Everything is made from scratch here, with popular flavors such as salted crack caramel, mexican hot chocolate, pistachio brittle.
Everything Else
This is absolutely one of the best things about Brooklyn. Enjoy a picnic or go for a stroll, run or even a hike in the park. Bike rentals, horseback riding, free summer concerts, boat rides await.
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Prospect Park
This is absolutely one of the best things about Brooklyn. Enjoy a picnic or go for a stroll, run or even a hike in the park. Bike rentals, horseback riding, free summer concerts, boat rides await.
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueOn Saturdays, enjoy the farmer's market
On Saturdays in all seasons except the winter, the Brooklyn Flea is a treasure trove of goods. It also features the best food stalls featuring global and local fare.
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Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetOn Saturdays in all seasons except the winter, the Brooklyn Flea is a treasure trove of goods. It also features the best food stalls featuring global and local fare.
Yoga, dance, meditation and massage. Fantastic classes and services at very reasonable (for NYC standards) prices.
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Shambhala Yoga & Dance Center
691 Washington AveYoga, dance, meditation and massage. Fantastic classes and services at very reasonable (for NYC standards) prices.
Arts & Culture
A Brooklyn Gem: check out BAM to find what movies are playing or enjoy a live performance from theater to dance to much more. A beautiful historic building as well.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveA Brooklyn Gem: check out BAM to find what movies are playing or enjoy a live performance from theater to dance to much more. A beautiful historic building as well.