Brooklyn - Top Attractions
Brooklyn New York is one of the most densely populated New York boroughs and is somewhat of an undiscovered treasure for many New York newcomers. Often overshadowed by the shining lights of Manhattan, Brooklyn actually holds a variety of exciting and excellent sites that hold their own against the usual aspects of a typical Manhattan itinerary. To discover this fantastic gem of a borough, you can always take a wonderful Brooklyn New York tour that will show you the best that Brooklyn has to give! To maximize your Brooklyn Experience, look to follow the "10 Commandments" of a Brooklyn New York agenda below:Ò
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*Brooklyn is the largest of New York"s five boroughs, but you should absolutely take the opportunity to explore it on foot to acquaint yourself with all the biggest streets and smallest allies. For a guided experience, you can always take a Brooklyn New York walking tour, which will guide you to all of the most important spots in Brooklyn.
*Pay a visit toÒ Brooklyn Heights: This affluent Brooklyn neighborhood was once home to several famous people such as the writer W.H Auden, Norman Mailer, Thomas Wolfe and Walt Whitman.
*Cross the Brooklyn Bridge! The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. As the world"s longest suspension bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge has become an icon of New York. By the crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, you will experience beautiful views of the city as you look back on the famous New York skyline.
*Go to Prospect park! This park was designed and built by the same landscape designers who constructed Central Park. Prospect park offers a lovely sanctuary from urban life with it"s beautiful foliageò€”it even has a zoo on its grounds!
*Brooklyn Botanical Gardens: If you"re visiting in the spring or summer months, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a definite must-see! With a wide variety of lush, beautiful foliage and flowers, this is a perfect spot to have a nice relaxing day with the family.
*Get a slice! Brooklyn is famous for it"s tasty pizza. Make sure you grab a slice, whether you find it at a local pizza shop or while taking a Brooklyn Pizza tour that is offered.
*Visit the different Brooklyn neighborhoods: Don"t spend all your time in one area! Brooklyn has several neighborhoods, all of which have their own distinct personalities and characteristics.
*Pay a Visit to Coney Island: Coney Island is a great family attraction. With tons of rides, games and food, right on the beach it"s a great little getaway for everyone!
*Go Shopping! Brooklyn has a great selection of thrift stores and the Brooklyn Flea market is the largest flea market in New York City!
*Have fun! Brooklyn is one of the best hidden treasures of NYC!