Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and a movie theater!
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and a movie theater!
Prospect Park entrance at Prospect Park West & 9th Street; The Prospect Park bandshell hosts a wide variety of open-air entertainment during the warm weather months, including concerts & movies.
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Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestProspect Park entrance at Prospect Park West & 9th Street; The Prospect Park bandshell hosts a wide variety of open-air entertainment during the warm weather months, including concerts & movies.
Housed in a 560,000-square-foot, Beaux-Arts building, the Brooklyn is the 2nd largest art museum in New York City and one of the largest in the USA.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyHoused in a 560,000-square-foot, Beaux-Arts building, the Brooklyn is the 2nd largest art museum in New York City and one of the largest in the USA.
Local movie theater perfect for those days that you want to get out but the weather is not agreeable. Located at Prospect Park West and 12th Street.
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The Pavilion Theater
Local movie theater perfect for those days that you want to get out but the weather is not agreeable. Located at Prospect Park West and 12th Street.
Sightseeing
This property is steps from the entrance of our beloved Prospect Park. From baseball to birdwatching, and skating to nature programs, there are thousands of ways to enjoy Prospect Park.
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Prospect Park
This property is steps from the entrance of our beloved Prospect Park. From baseball to birdwatching, and skating to nature programs, there are thousands of ways to enjoy Prospect Park.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave Tu-F 8AM-4:30PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4:30PM. The garden is 52 acres and the layout was well planned. It is definitely worth a visit.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBrooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave Tu-F 8AM-4:30PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4:30PM. The garden is 52 acres and the layout was well planned. It is definitely worth a visit.
The plaza includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Bailey Fountain, the John F. Kennedy Monument, statues of Civil War generals Gouverneur K. Warren and Henry Warner Slocum.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueThe plaza includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, Bailey Fountain, the John F. Kennedy Monument, statues of Civil War generals Gouverneur K. Warren and Henry Warner Slocum.
Essentials
Park Slope's organic market is beloved by its residents. It's so popular that it attracts locals from neighboring communities to spend their Saturday mornings in Park Slope, too.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenuePark Slope's organic market is beloved by its residents. It's so popular that it attracts locals from neighboring communities to spend their Saturday mornings in Park Slope, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the heart of Park Slope, Blueprint focuses on carefully crafted classic and specialty cocktails. They prepare fresh juices, syrups, bitters, and infusions in-house.
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Blueprint
196 5th AveLocated in the heart of Park Slope, Blueprint focuses on carefully crafted classic and specialty cocktails. They prepare fresh juices, syrups, bitters, and infusions in-house.
They feature 28 rapidly rotating draft lines, a large selection of bottled ciders, a selection of rare bottled beers, and an extensive selection of rare beer & cider based spirits.
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The Owl Farm
297 9th StThey feature 28 rapidly rotating draft lines, a large selection of bottled ciders, a selection of rare bottled beers, and an extensive selection of rare beer & cider based spirits.
Union Hall is a massive relaxing bar, restaurant and live music venue. Great atmosphere (like an old library, fireplaces and all), bocce ball, and live shows just about every night.
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Union Hall
702 Union StUnion Hall is a massive relaxing bar, restaurant and live music venue. Great atmosphere (like an old library, fireplaces and all), bocce ball, and live shows just about every night.
Shopping
Brooklyn Industries offers the ultimate in unique t-shirts, hoodies, bags and more. Get noticed in cutting-edge designs and limited-edition prints.
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Brooklyn Industries
206 5th AveBrooklyn Industries offers the ultimate in unique t-shirts, hoodies, bags and more. Get noticed in cutting-edge designs and limited-edition prints.
Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. This thrift shop is a small but organized and well staffed store of hidden gems.
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Housing Works Thrift Shops
266 5th AveHousing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. This thrift shop is a small but organized and well staffed store of hidden gems.
Paper Source is a premier paperie and gift retailer offering a curated selection of fine papers, custom invitations & announcements, distinctive gifts, quirky greeting cards, gift wrap & paper crafts.
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Paper Source
211 W BroadwayPaper Source is a premier paperie and gift retailer offering a curated selection of fine papers, custom invitations & announcements, distinctive gifts, quirky greeting cards, gift wrap & paper crafts.
Habit carries fun handbags, clothing and accessories. I think Habit is one of the favorite boutique stores along 5th ave. Nice variety of cute tops, dresses, accessories.
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Habit Inc
137 5th AveHabit carries fun handbags, clothing and accessories. I think Habit is one of the favorite boutique stores along 5th ave. Nice variety of cute tops, dresses, accessories.
Love this little gift store. Unique and adorable items and the owner is very friendly and helpful.
Gift Man - Gift and Souvenir Shop
176 5th AveLove this little gift store. Unique and adorable items and the owner is very friendly and helpful.
Food Scene
331 5th Avenue - Absolutely the best yogurt you will ever have. Snack shop dishing up fresh & frozen yogurt, made on-site, with a variety of toppings. The Key Lime Pie frozen is a must-try.
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Culture An American Yogurt Company
60 W 8th St331 5th Avenue - Absolutely the best yogurt you will ever have. Snack shop dishing up fresh & frozen yogurt, made on-site, with a variety of toppings. The Key Lime Pie frozen is a must-try.
This roomy, brick-walled mediterranean cafe with a patio offers breakfast, salads & sandwiches, plus beer & wine. They have great unique dishes and a great coffee bar.
The Bahche
191 7th StThis roomy, brick-walled mediterranean cafe with a patio offers breakfast, salads & sandwiches, plus beer & wine. They have great unique dishes and a great coffee bar.
Everything Else
Small local flea market with friendly and knowledgeable vendors, lots of great flea finds and a relaxed family atmosphere.
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P.S. 321 Flea Market
2nd StreetSmall local flea market with friendly and knowledgeable vendors, lots of great flea finds and a relaxed family atmosphere.
Always wanted to take a glass blowing class? I've taken them here and it's an outstanding experience. Glass blowing is a little pricey by nature, but it's well worth it. Ask for instructor Esteban.
Brooklyn Glass
142 13th StAlways wanted to take a glass blowing class? I've taken them here and it's an outstanding experience. Glass blowing is a little pricey by nature, but it's well worth it. Ask for instructor Esteban.
Another glass blowing class with a brand new state of the art facility. I didn't find the instructor as great and personable as Esteban at Brooklyn Glass, but a great experience.
UrbanGlass
647 Fulton StAnother glass blowing class with a brand new state of the art facility. I didn't find the instructor as great and personable as Esteban at Brooklyn Glass, but a great experience.