Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
Prospect Park is a beautiful place to escape the hustle and bustle of Eastern Parkway. Wander around, get lost in the trees, and be sure to check out the beautiful Boathouse.
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park is a beautiful place to escape the hustle and bustle of Eastern Parkway. Wander around, get lost in the trees, and be sure to check out the beautiful Boathouse.
The Plaza is the beautiful entrance to the park. Be sure to admire the dramatic fountain just behind the arch, and on Saturdays, visit the open-air Farmer's Market.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueThe Plaza is the beautiful entrance to the park. Be sure to admire the dramatic fountain just behind the arch, and on Saturdays, visit the open-air Farmer's Market.
The Botanic Garden features an amazing Rose Garden in the summer. Even in the winter it's worth a visit for the greenhouses. Check their website for free days, and don't miss the bonsai exhibit!
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Botanic Garden station
The Botanic Garden features an amazing Rose Garden in the summer. Even in the winter it's worth a visit for the greenhouses. Check their website for free days, and don't miss the bonsai exhibit!
Food Scene
A great vegan pan-Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Even non-vegans love it!
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Dao Palate
329 Flatbush AveA great vegan pan-Asian restaurant in the neighborhood. Even non-vegans love it!
Chavela's has some of the best Mexican food in Brooklyn. The happy hour features cheap tacos and beers, Monday - Thursday from 4 - 7 PM. Vegan and vegetarian friendly as well!
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveChavela's has some of the best Mexican food in Brooklyn. The happy hour features cheap tacos and beers, Monday - Thursday from 4 - 7 PM. Vegan and vegetarian friendly as well!
The food is incredible, and the late night menu is a good deal on food from a Michelin-starred chef. Brunch -- a beloved Brooklyn tradition -- should not be missed here.
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The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt AveThe food is incredible, and the late night menu is a good deal on food from a Michelin-starred chef. Brunch -- a beloved Brooklyn tradition -- should not be missed here.
Blue Marble features great locavore ice cream, as well as great coffee. Get there early and they also have Bergen Bagels and great pastries from popular Brooklyn bakeries.
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveBlue Marble features great locavore ice cream, as well as great coffee. Get there early and they also have Bergen Bagels and great pastries from popular Brooklyn bakeries.
Great Middle Eastern restaurant with large portions. Don't be afraid to order the pitza -- it's great! (Cash only.)
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Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveGreat Middle Eastern restaurant with large portions. Don't be afraid to order the pitza -- it's great! (Cash only.)
This place has great Jamaican vegan dishes and baked goods. We highly recommend grabbing a peas patty to enjoy on the steps of the Brooklyn Museum.
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Natural Blend
769A Washington AveThis place has great Jamaican vegan dishes and baked goods. We highly recommend grabbing a peas patty to enjoy on the steps of the Brooklyn Museum.
This neighborhood's Caribbean roots run deep. Get some jerk chicken to go at this locals joint and enjoy it the park.
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The Islands
671 Washington AveThis neighborhood's Caribbean roots run deep. Get some jerk chicken to go at this locals joint and enjoy it the park.
Arts & Culture
The Brooklyn Museum is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Be sure to see Lady Liberty in the back parking lot, Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party," and the art storage space on the 5th floor.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThe Brooklyn Museum is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Be sure to see Lady Liberty in the back parking lot, Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party," and the art storage space on the 5th floor.
The outside of the Brooklyn Public Library was designed to resemble an open book. Take a quick look around the inside and you'll usually find an interesting art exhibit.
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Brooklyn Public Library
The outside of the Brooklyn Public Library was designed to resemble an open book. Take a quick look around the inside and you'll usually find an interesting art exhibit.
Shopping
This corner bodega has a lot of quick groceries if you don't want to head to a full-size grocery. Beer, frozen food, fruit, Bergen bagels in the morning, and deli sandwiches are all available here.
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St John's Natural Food
323 St Johns PlThis corner bodega has a lot of quick groceries if you don't want to head to a full-size grocery. Beer, frozen food, fruit, Bergen bagels in the morning, and deli sandwiches are all available here.