Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
BBG is gorgeous and a great place to get away from the noise of the city! It's free on Saturday mornings and Tuesdays ;)
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveBBG is gorgeous and a great place to get away from the noise of the city! It's free on Saturday mornings and Tuesdays ;)
Brand-new area in Prospect Park--it has an ice-skating rink in the winter, roller-skating and a water park in the summer and lots of pretty places to picnic and gaze at the lake.
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I-LeFrak Center ku Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrBrand-new area in Prospect Park--it has an ice-skating rink in the winter, roller-skating and a water park in the summer and lots of pretty places to picnic and gaze at the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveDelicious locally made ice-cream!
Cute zoo--small enough to visit as part of your day out in Brooklyn. Near a lot of other fun Prospect Park areas.
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveCute zoo--small enough to visit as part of your day out in Brooklyn. Near a lot of other fun Prospect Park areas.
Food Scene
Joyce Bakeshop
646 Vanderbilt AveYummy pastries and delicious coffee...
Shane's Brooklyn
794 Washington AveGreat comfort food and cool vibe!
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdGreat coffee and lovely patio out back!
Caribbean Vibes
1436 Nostrand Ave.Super close to our apt and great caribbean food.
Super close to our apt--local restaurant with good "greasy spoon" breakfast.
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Nostrand Donut Shop Inc
1449 Nostrand Ave.Super close to our apt--local restaurant with good "greasy spoon" breakfast.
Delicious coffee, organic food, and friendly staff.
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PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers AveDelicious coffee, organic food, and friendly staff.
Everything Else
This area is home to many venues (bars, restaurants, delis, etc) and has an artistic vibe.
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Cortelyou Road
Cortelyou RoadThis area is home to many venues (bars, restaurants, delis, etc) and has an artistic vibe.
Arts & Culture
Incredible Egyptian collection. First Saturdays of every month there is free admission. Often has live music and special events.
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyIncredible Egyptian collection. First Saturdays of every month there is free admission. Often has live music and special events.
This area has been home to drummers for 30 years--wander over and enjoy the music, the dancing, and the energy!
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Drummer's Grove
This area has been home to drummers for 30 years--wander over and enjoy the music, the dancing, and the energy!
Essentials
We go here all the time for groceries--they are open 24 hours!
Not sure why the map is showing them on the wrong side of the street--they are next to Walgreens...
MK Marketplace
3008 Church AveWe go here all the time for groceries--they are open 24 hours!
Not sure why the map is showing them on the wrong side of the street--they are next to Walgreens...