Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Walter's is the must-visit local restaurant/cocktail bar. Also a "speakeasy"-esque Thai restaurant in the back. Located right on the corner. Great brunch on the weekends.
253 locals recommend
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveWalter's is the must-visit local restaurant/cocktail bar. Also a "speakeasy"-esque Thai restaurant in the back. Located right on the corner. Great brunch on the weekends.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful historic park right across the street. Farmer's market on the southeast corner every Saturday. Movies in the park and other activities in the warmer months. Great for running, people and dog watching.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueBeautiful historic park right across the street. Farmer's market on the southeast corner every Saturday. Movies in the park and other activities in the warmer months. Great for running, people and dog watching.
Arts & Culture
Iconic cultural hub of Brooklyn. Lots of art, movies and gatherings here - very affordable and wonderful.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StIconic cultural hub of Brooklyn. Lots of art, movies and gatherings here - very affordable and wonderful.
Shopping
Historic Atlantic Avenue is filled with unique gift shops, restaurants, art galleries and more. Definitely worth a stroll if the weather is nice.
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic AvenueHistoric Atlantic Avenue is filled with unique gift shops, restaurants, art galleries and more. Definitely worth a stroll if the weather is nice.
Quirky, neat gift shop filled with art, furniture and other odds-and-ends. Beautiful space with exposed brick, chandeliers, antique rugs and more. Love walking in here just for inspiration and neat conversations with interesting locals.
7 locals recommend
Collier West
377A Atlantic AveQuirky, neat gift shop filled with art, furniture and other odds-and-ends. Beautiful space with exposed brick, chandeliers, antique rugs and more. Love walking in here just for inspiration and neat conversations with interesting locals.
Essentials
Great 24 hour local grocery. Lots of vegan, vegetarian and organic options at reasonable prices.
28 locals recommend
Mr. Mango Fruit & Vegetables
59 Lafayette AveGreat 24 hour local grocery. Lots of vegan, vegetarian and organic options at reasonable prices.
Target, Best Buy, Marshall's, etc all in one convenient place. Good for essentials and basic shopping needs, across the street from the Barclay Center.
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Target, Best Buy, Marshall's, etc all in one convenient place. Good for essentials and basic shopping needs, across the street from the Barclay Center.
Getting Around
Major transportation hub, 2/3/4/5/N/Q/R/B/D and LIRR run here. Easy to get into Manhattan or anywhere else in Brooklyn.
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Major transportation hub, 2/3/4/5/N/Q/R/B/D and LIRR run here. Easy to get into Manhattan or anywhere else in Brooklyn.
Entertainment & Activities
Shows of all kinds here every night. Sports, music, art concerts and conventions, etc. Check their website for a list of events. https://www.barclayscenter.com
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveShows of all kinds here every night. Sports, music, art concerts and conventions, etc. Check their website for a list of events. https://www.barclayscenter.com