Welcome! This guidebook contains local restaurants, neighborhoods to walk through, and sightseeing opportunities. This is based on what I would want to show someone who was visiting for a week.
Denise
Welcome! This guidebook contains local restaurants, neighborhoods to walk through, and sightseeing opportunities. This is based on what I would want to show someone who was visiting for a week.
Food scene
Wake up and get moving! Definitely my favorite for fresh baked croissants/coffee etc.
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StChavella’s is a local favorite- but there are many choices along this strip of Franklin Ave. Everything from Soul Food, to French cuisine. Lots of decently priced restaurants representing food from around the world!
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveChavella’s is a local favorite- but there are many choices along this strip of Franklin Ave. Everything from Soul Food, to French cuisine. Lots of decently priced restaurants representing food from around the world!
All I can say is OMG- so good- share pizzas and a nice glass of wine.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveAll I can say is OMG- so good- share pizzas and a nice glass of wine.
This is takeout and might not look like much- but the food is so hearty and delicious it’s addictive.
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Brooklyn Suya
717 Franklin AveThis is takeout and might not look like much- but the food is so hearty and delicious it’s addictive.
Confession- I haven’t been here but always want to try it- maybe someone will let me know what they think.
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Catfish
1433 Bedford AveConfession- I haven’t been here but always want to try it- maybe someone will let me know what they think.
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveAnother great coffee place!
Ok first of all, Vanderbilt Ave has a slew of amazing restaurants and a major outdoor scene with lights and a carnival like atmosphere, so you might just want to walk over and pick out a bar/restaurant. Put on an outfit you feel great in and enjoy the feast of faces from all over the world and all walks of life.
But Olmsted is a real foodie prize and I would definitely make a reservation if I wanted to be sure to get in. Bring you appetite!
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveOk first of all, Vanderbilt Ave has a slew of amazing restaurants and a major outdoor scene with lights and a carnival like atmosphere, so you might just want to walk over and pick out a bar/restaurant. Put on an outfit you feel great in and enjoy the feast of faces from all over the world and all walks of life.
But Olmsted is a real foodie prize and I would definitely make a reservation if I wanted to be sure to get in. Bring you appetite!
Neighborhoods
There are so many places to see that I decided not to overwhelm with too many options, knowing that your time here is limited, and focus instead on the absolute “must not miss”. These are also very easy destinations that don’t involve a lot of complicated directions etc.
You can easily walk through Bed-Sty from here. Most impressive are the beautiful brownstones, many preserved perfectly with original details. If you are a fan of architecture, and have sturdy legs snd a good pair of walking shoes- you can cover a lot of territory, by simply walking out the door!
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
You can easily walk through Bed-Sty from here. Most impressive are the beautiful brownstones, many preserved perfectly with original details. If you are a fan of architecture, and have sturdy legs snd a good pair of walking shoes- you can cover a lot of territory, by simply walking out the door!
This is another beautiful neighborhood to walk through- great shopping and restaurants, and it boarders Prospect Park.
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Park Slope
This is another beautiful neighborhood to walk through- great shopping and restaurants, and it boarders Prospect Park.
Prospect Heights
Another great walking neighborhood to get lost in.
You will likely need to take a subway here, so download Citymapper or another app to make your way to DUMBO. Walk along the astonishingly beautiful waterside park, watch the traffic of working boats going back and forth, see the skyline of NYC and don’t forget to walk across the Brooklyn bridge!
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Dumbo
You will likely need to take a subway here, so download Citymapper or another app to make your way to DUMBO. Walk along the astonishingly beautiful waterside park, watch the traffic of working boats going back and forth, see the skyline of NYC and don’t forget to walk across the Brooklyn bridge!
Clinton Hill
Such amazing historic housing stock. Just don’t ask for the prices!😉
Sightseeing
Ok so the art museum, botanical gardens, the library and the main entrance to prospect park and grand army plaza are all along this part of Eastern Parkway- about a 15-20 minute walk from your place. You can see a whole lots of what makes Brooklyn great in one short walk!
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveOk so the art museum, botanical gardens, the library and the main entrance to prospect park and grand army plaza are all along this part of Eastern Parkway- about a 15-20 minute walk from your place. You can see a whole lots of what makes Brooklyn great in one short walk!
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyProspect Park
This outing should include a visit to DUMBO and the waterside park.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThis outing should include a visit to DUMBO and the waterside park.
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueBrooklyn Public Library
Ok I have no idea why people come from all over the world to take this picture, but they do. I used to live on this street corner, with a balcony overlooking the intersection, and on beautiful days the intersection would become crowded with throngs of people taking this exact photo. In my opinion- there are better views, but what the heck- might as well join in.
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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View
39-21 Washington StOk I have no idea why people come from all over the world to take this picture, but they do. I used to live on this street corner, with a balcony overlooking the intersection, and on beautiful days the intersection would become crowded with throngs of people taking this exact photo. In my opinion- there are better views, but what the heck- might as well join in.
This is an 85 acre world class waterside park- not to miss! The photo above is awful and does it no justice- go see it!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StThis is an 85 acre world class waterside park- not to miss! The photo above is awful and does it no justice- go see it!