Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush AveDelicious food and easy going vibe and crowd.
Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen StThe best bagels!
Geido
331 Flatbush AveDelicious sushi, neighborhood crowd and quirky host.
Burrito Bar and Kitchen
307 Flatbush AveDelicious Mexican food and drinks and late kitchen.
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveGet your morning joe on the go, or stay and chill with the locals.
Piquant
259 Flatbush AveNice back courtyard for brunch or romantic dinners.
Arts & Culture
Iconic location has theater, cinema, and live music/cafe.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveIconic location has theater, cinema, and live music/cafe.
World class musuem in my backyard! Live music sometime, and lively evening events on the first Saturday of every month.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyWorld class musuem in my backyard! Live music sometime, and lively evening events on the first Saturday of every month.
Beautiful architecture with loads of culture, computer access, concerts and events. Family friendly events, kids area and computers, writing workshops, classes and much more.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
Beautiful architecture with loads of culture, computer access, concerts and events. Family friendly events, kids area and computers, writing workshops, classes and much more.
Mark Morris Dance Group
3 Lafayette AveDance classes and performances.
Parks & Nature
The best backyard anyone could have! Stunning park designed by the same designer as Central Park, but better!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
The best backyard anyone could have! Stunning park designed by the same designer as Central Park, but better!
Breezy ferry rides from Brooklyn Bridge Park/foot of Atlantic Avenue and lower Manhattan to this former military base. Lovely views, food trucks, bike rentals, and many spots to relax! Special events and concerts.
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Breezy ferry rides from Brooklyn Bridge Park/foot of Atlantic Avenue and lower Manhattan to this former military base. Lovely views, food trucks, bike rentals, and many spots to relax! Special events and concerts.
The park in the heart of Fort Greene, with tennis courts and special events.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueThe park in the heart of Fort Greene, with tennis courts and special events.
Enjoy beautifully landscaped and multi-faceted gardens in this peaceful respite from the city scene.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveEnjoy beautifully landscaped and multi-faceted gardens in this peaceful respite from the city scene.
Essentials
Park Slope Yoga Center
82 Prospect Park WestOne of the local yoga spots - one of many!
Drinks & Nightlife
Jazz 966
966 Fulton StOld school jazz concerts and dancing crowd. Special events.
Live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights in a classic Brownstone.
14 locals recommend
Sankofa Aban Bed & Breakfast
107 Macon StLive jazz on Friday and Saturday nights in a classic Brownstone.
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetGreat music, classic venue! Late night sets on Fridays & Saturdays.
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StCool jazz hang in West Village - late nights.
The Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave SGreat jazz, classic venue! No food.
Jazz Standard
116 E 27th StGreat jazz & food from Blue Smoke upstairs. Tasty combo!
Sightseeing
Great people watching! Beach, boardwalk, Nathan's hot dogs, Mermaid Parade!
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Great people watching! Beach, boardwalk, Nathan's hot dogs, Mermaid Parade!
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StHonor the lost souls and heros of 9/11.
Shopping
Target
139 Flatbush AveOne of many shops at the Atlantic Center next to Barclays.
Guitar Center
34-17 48th StMusic equipment needs? They've got lots to choose from!