Why should you visit Brooklyn?
You simply can’t get bored in Brooklyn. There’s too much to do! Almost every neighborhood is different and offers its own special attractions, whether it’s yummy cuisine (Brooklyn is a foodie paradise) or the great summer stoop sales in Park Slope.
New York and especially Brooklyn is a diverse and ever changing landscape. The City and Brooklyn have very distinctly different vibes, but both have their own charm. From the hip neighborhood of Williamsburg to the luxurious and opulent Upper East Side, New York has something to offer for everyone’s taste. The people are interesting, the weather is volatile and neighborhoods change from street to street meaning you are only ever block away from your next adventure.
Brooklyn’s larger spaces and cheaper rent lured many a yuppie across the bridge from Manhattan. Brooklyn is now a venerable mecca for food, everything artisanal, and vintage. Brooklyn is much more than kale eating hipsters sipping a ginger beer-based cocktail. Rap heroes, Notorious BIG, Jay-Z, Lil Kim all hailed from the borough of the “perfect verse over a tight beat.” Brooklyn has a rhythm, a beat all to itself and has an attitude that doesn’t care that it is the cool kid. Brooklyn already knew that. It just took a while for the world to catch on.
Local Customs:
Brooklynites are real. They don’t like fakes. Show up as you are. Be true to yourself, and you’ll fit right in.
Where do the locals hang out?
Brooklynites are real. They don’t like fakes. Show up as you are. Be true to yourself, and you’ll fit right in.
Featured Recommendations
TACI’S BEYTI
There’s a reason Taci’s Beyti is rated tops for Turkish food, the meals here are amazingly delicious. Located on a quiet stretch of Coney Island …
MIRAGE DINER
Brooklyn diners are a beloved tradition and Mirage Diner is one of the best. Here you’ll find a variety of American, Jewish, Italian and Greek …
GOURMET GRILL
Who doesn’t love Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana? But what we don’t love is the calories. Gourmet Grill has solved that problem by presenting healthy food that …
ARIRANG HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE
Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is a Bay Ridge Japanese restaurant offering fantastic, authentic cuisine and value for the money. The atmosphere is like …
MILL BASIN KOSHER DELI
Brooklyn is known for its delis, and Mill Basin Deli is one of the better ones. The sandwiches are overstuffed, with flavorful turkey, piled high …
TWO BROTHERS ROUNDHOUSE
Another suburban favorite is Two Brothers’ Roundhouse in Aurora. This gastropub run by the local craft beer company offers amazing food, small plates, entrees and …
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
The Brooklyn Bridge is an architectural wonder. This bridge connects Brooklyn to Manhattan and has its special romantic charm (it was used in the first …
THE BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Brooklyn has a rich history and you’ll learn all about it at The Brooklyn Historical Society in downtown Brooklyn. Though small, this is a world-class …
BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a welcoming, peaceful sanctuary. There are many different mini gardens to visit within and regular exhibits that are garden-themed, like …
CONEY ISLAND
Coney Island: Where else will you find a parade full of women dressed like mermaids, a museum of obscure artifacts, burlesque performances, sideshow freaks, a …
