Amelia’s guidebook
Food scene
Beautiful waterfront views, great place to view the Statue of Liberty. Nice restaurants and pubs as well.
78 locals recommend
Red Hook
Beautiful waterfront views, great place to view the Statue of Liberty. Nice restaurants and pubs as well.
Williamsburg
Hipster sightings and great food/pub/nightlife scene
Mura Sushi
370 5th AvenueA staple Japanese restaurant
Neighborhoods
Carroll Gardens
Great brownstone neighborhood
Trendy location for photos. Cobblestoned streets, carousel for kids, great pizza restaurants and of course a fabulous view of the Brooklyn Bridge and of the city.
159 locals recommend
Dumbo
Trendy location for photos. Cobblestoned streets, carousel for kids, great pizza restaurants and of course a fabulous view of the Brooklyn Bridge and of the city.
Sightseeing
Great shopping, food hall with varied types of food, good waterfront views
108 locals recommend
Industry City
220 36th StGreat shopping, food hall with varied types of food, good waterfront views
Brooklyn Heights
Lovely place to enjoy architecture. Cosby Show location.
An absolute must - for all. Great expanses of nature, ice rink, lakes, dog runs, multiple children’s playgrounds and a children’s zoo.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
An absolute must - for all. Great expanses of nature, ice rink, lakes, dog runs, multiple children’s playgrounds and a children’s zoo.
Japanese cultural store/boutique
Get anything from Japanese groceries and baked goods to art work and clothing.
J-Collabo.org
300 7th StreetJapanese cultural store/boutique
Get anything from Japanese groceries and baked goods to art work and clothing.
Amazing gardens and beautiful place to experience tranquility away from the hustle and bustle that is everywhere else.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAmazing gardens and beautiful place to experience tranquility away from the hustle and bustle that is everywhere else.
Children's activities
Great playground for your children. Water park and climbing equipment as well as swings.
25 locals recommend
J.J. Byrne Playground
5th AvenueGreat playground for your children. Water park and climbing equipment as well as swings.
Smaller sized than the Bronx Zoo but very accessible and beautiful surroundings.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveSmaller sized than the Bronx Zoo but very accessible and beautiful surroundings.
Coffee shops
Coffee of quality and pastries to fill your tummy:)
Postmark Cafe
326 6th StA favorite coffee shop of ours. Has some outdoor seating as well.
Amazing Belgian pastries and favorite place of former Mayor DeBlasio
54 locals recommend
Colson Patisserie
374 9th StAmazing Belgian pastries and favorite place of former Mayor DeBlasio
City advice
Getting around
R, F, G lines - get to Manhattan in 20 minutes
The F train runs along 6th Avenue in Manhattan. Either the F/R will take you directly to Central Park.