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A DESTINATION PROFILE V1 - MAY 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Contact Info 2 Brooklyn Children’s Museum 10 Description 3 Brooklyn Historical Society 11 Map & Accessibility 4 Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92 11 Unique or Little-Known Facts 5 Brooklyn Museum 11 Destination Assistance Organizations 5 Green-Wood Cemetery 12 Explore Brooklyn 5 Jewish Children’s Museum 12 Atlantic Avenue BID 5 Prospect Park 13 Transportation Providers 6 Tour Companies and Step-On Guides 14 Chris Limo 6 A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours 14 Accommodations 6 Big Onion Walking Tours 14 Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn 6 BQE Tours 14 Nu Hotel Brooklyn 6 Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered 15 Red Lion Inn & Suites Brooklyn 6 Brooklyn Unplugged 15 Wyndham Garden Sunset Park 6 Downtown NY Tours 15 NY Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 7 Food on Foot Tours 15 Dining 7 Get Up and Ride 16 Atlantic Bagels 7 Gotham SideWalks 16 The Atlantic Chip Shop 7 Inside Out Tours 16 BOOMwich 7 The Levys’ Unique New York! 17 Brooklyn Crab 8 Like a Local Tours 17 The Camlin 8 New York Like a Native 17 Carnem Prime Steakhouse 8 Turnstile Tours 18 Grand Central Oyster Bar Brooklyn 8 Urban Oyster Tours 18 Mable’s Smokehouse and Banquet Hall 8 Annual Events 19 Shelsky’s of Brooklyn 9 Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival 19 Shopping 9 Venues & Event Space 20 Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory 9 Brownstone Jazz 20 BEAM 9 Brooklyn Winery 20 HEATONIST 9 Destination Assistance Web Links 21 Artists & Fleas 9 Photos and Video Links: 21 Cultural Institutions 10 Press and News 21 Brooklyn Botanic Garden 10
Sheepshead Bay Main Contact Info Antonina Agrusa | Director, Brooklyn Tourism | Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Email: [email protected] | Website: explorebk.com 2 Description Brooklyn is the new cutting-edge stronghold of culture Brooklyn to design their crown jewel of parks - Prospect and innovation in New York City. It is known for a creative Park, a landmarked Victorian urban oasis beloved for bicy- lifestyle passionately led by artists, musicians, and entre- cling, running, picnicking and outdoor events. Other popular preneurs. Young, hip neighborhoods brim with excitement parks include Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO and East and energy where streets are lined with unique and one-of- River State Park in Williamsburg. Both offer direct views a-kind boutiques, bars, restaurants and galleries. Culture is and photo opportunities of Manhattan’s skyline and are a everywhere – from renowned performance spaces includ- short walk from bustling neighborhood activity. ing theatres and museums to secret underground music clubs. Devoted artisans skillfully craft tasty eats and drinks Brooklyn is also synonymous with the arts and culture. Nu- in small batches while parks draw crowds attracted to the merous venues offer classic and contemporary performanc- outstanding views, festivals, and family-friendly recreation. es. Indie rock, jazz, latin, blues, dance, theater and more will satisfy culture-lovers. New and up-and-coming bands Foodies rejoice! Brooklyn boasts a growing scene of aspire to make a name for themselves at Brooklyn’s famed artisans handcrafting small-batch treats and food that are underground music venues. Major headlining concerts and carefully made with healthy and locally-sourced ingredi- music festivals take place at Barclays Center - Brooklyn’s ents. These include chocolate, pickles, ice cream, cheese, billion dollar sports and culture arena, home to the Nets bread, yogurt, and more – all made by hand locally in (basketball) and Islanders (ice hockey) professional sports Brooklyn. Brooklyn is also home to more than 25 micro-pro- teams. The neighborhood of Bushwick is alive with some ducers of craft spirits – beer, wine, whiskey, vodka, liqueurs of the most extraordinary street art and murals in America and more. Many of these specialty businesses are proudly while the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Academy of Mu- open to the public and some even offer tours. sic are renowned institutions with Civil War-era roots.
Brooklyn is also the place for unforgettable dining! More Spend a day in Brooklyn and experience the spectacular highly-regarded restaurants are opening in Brooklyn on cultural diversity spread across Brooklyn’s 70 square miles. what seems like a weekly basis. Visitors can choose from From multi-generational enclaves that have been calling popular eateries or lesser-known spots revered by locals. Brooklyn home for a century to fresh-off-the-boat immigrant Pizza and New American are certainly favorites, but we’ve hubs that are just learning their way, learn all about why also got ethnic eats in wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. Brooklyn’s awe-inspiring neighborhoods are the perfect From Polish to Lebanese, Mexican & Chinese, Russian, place to learn, eat, explore, entertain, shop, adventure and Caribbean, Italian and more! For Michelin-rated dining - or stay the night. Food, customs, religions and languages like to see the next famous chef before they are discovered Creole, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, Urdu, Arabic, Italian – Brooklyn is the place to be. Top dining neighborhoods and more blend together to form the ultimate melting pot. include Williamsburg, Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gar- Brooklyn’s many diverse ethnic neighborhoods contain an dens and Flatbush. abundance of culture and history waiting to be experienced. You can travel the world without ever leaving Brooklyn. Lodging in Brooklyn is easier and more comfortable than ever. There are many hotels to choose from, and lots more While Brooklyn has become an international capital of cre- coming soon. Every budget can find a perfect hotel – high- ativity, diversity, and innovation, the borough’s history runs er-end luxury in the heart of hipsters, or more economically- deep, with more than 400 years of incredible stories and priced properties, especially when compared to Manhat- pivotal historic moments that have helped to define what it tan. Brooklyn hotels are proud to be more intimate, which means to be a Brooklynite. Whether you have clients who leaves visitors with a more personalized experience. Many are interested in learning about Brooklyn’s integral role in hotels are located in Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, the American Revolutionary War, the past and present of Gowanus, Sunset Park and Williamsburg, but you can find the industrial waterfront, or the vibrant history of Brooklyn’s accommodations in almost any neighborhood. African American communities, there are countless oppor- tunities to dig deep into the borough’s diverse past. Avid shoppers in Brooklyn are delighted by the array of craft, artisanal and specialty offerings. Boutiques and small All of these sites, restaurants, and destinations are easily local shops are chock full of antiques, fashion, jewelry, accessible. Though as little as 5 minutes from Manhattan, handicrafts, home furnishings and more. Many of these Brooklyn is a world of its own with a unique vibe and flavor. products are made by local artists or even by the shop- Want to be like every other tourist and visit the same old keepers themselves. Top trendy shopping destinations sights? As we say in Brooklynese, fuggedaboutit! Brooklyn include Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Atlantic Avenue in is a gem that has not been fully discovered – making it the Boerum Hill, Court and Smith Streets in Cobble Hill, 86th ultimate off-the-beaten-path destination for visitors. Avoid Street in Bay Ridge, and Front Street in DUMBO. the crowds and create your own adventure in Brooklyn’s many neighborhoods and immerse yourself in an emerging Brooklyn’s urban density is offset by dozens of beautiful destination that is incredibly diverse and has a little some- parks. The borough’s waterfronts are lined with innovative thing for everybody. green spaces that offer extraordinary skyline views and picture-perfect photo opportunities. It’s no surprise that Olmstead and Vaux, the designers of Central Park, chose
3 Map & Accessibility
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4 Unique or Little-Known Facts ● With a population of 2.6 million, Brooklyn is the most ● In 1900, Brooklyn was home to 48 breweries and as populous borough and would be the 4th largest city in late as 1960, produced 10% of the nation’s beer. Today, the U.S. if it was its own city. Brooklyn is home to a wide array of craft breweries, ● Rumor has it that 1 in 7 people in the USA have family wineries and distilleries. roots in Brooklyn. ● Floyd Bennett Field was New York’s first municipal ● Brooklyn is where stars are born: Larry King, Jay Z, airport. Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, ● Brooklyn was its own city up until the consolidation of George Gershwin, Sandy Koufax, Big Daddy Kane, Greater NYC in 1898. Barry Manilow, Adam Sandler, Busta Rhymes, Mike ● Over 1/3 of Brooklyn residents were born in another Tyson, Willie Randolph, Carmelo Anthony, Mel Brooks, country. Marisa Tomei, Marv Alvert, Pat Benatar, Larry David, ● Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges Mos Def, Tony Danza, Alan Dershowitz, Neil Diamond, in the United States and was the world’s first steel-wire Richard Dreyfuss, Debbie Gibson, Rudy Giuliani, Jim- suspension bridge. Over 4,000 people walk, bike and my Kimmel, Talib Kweli, Nia Long, Alyssa Milano, Chris drive over the bridge each day. Mullin, Chuck Schumer, Joe Torre, Chris Rock, Eddie ● Brooklyn’s official motto is Een Draght Mackt Maght. It Murphy, Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand, Al Capone. is written in the old Dutch language and translates to ● Brooklyn has been featured in classic films and movies, “In Unity There is Strength.” including Saturday Night Fever, Do The Right Thing, ● Brooklyn has roughly 700 arts and cultural institutions. Sophie’s Choice, Once Upon A Time in America, Good- ● Brooklyn has 30 miles of waterfront. fellas, and Moonstruck. It is also home to the largest ● Brooklyn had a major league baseball team, The television and production facilities outside of Hollywood Brooklyn Dodgers, up until the 1950s when they moved - Broadway Stages and Steiner Studios. to Los Angeles. These days, locals can enjoy a game ● Brooklyn was originally 6 different towns in the colonial at MCU Park in Coney Island with the popular Cyclones period: Breuckelen, Boswijck, Gravesend, Midwout, minor league baseball team. New Amersfoort, New Utrecht ● The average price of an apartment in Brooklyn is about ● The Battle of Brooklyn (Battle of Long Island) was the $630,000. largest battle of the Revolutionary War. ● About 66% of Brooklynites take public transit to get to ● The USS Maine, Arizona, and Missouri are among the and from work daily. most famous battleships constructed at the Brooklyn ● The median age of a Brooklyn resident is 34.7 years. Navy Yard.
Destination Assistance Organizations
Explore Brooklyn Location: 335 Adams Street, Suite 2700, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Contact: Antonina Agrusa, Director Brooklyn Tourism, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Email: [email protected] | Website: explorebk.com Phone: (718)875-1000 x 104 Description: Powered by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce & Brooklyn Borough Hall, Explore Brooklyn is the dedi- cated tourism website and complete source for Brooklyn dining, events, shopping, attractions, and more. Not only can you discover the best places to eat, stay, shop and play in the borough, but some newly added web features will make plan- ning your next trip to Brooklyn not only easy, but fun and informative. The Explore Brooklyn team, along with our partners across the borough, would be delighted to show you around! ExploreBK is not only the coolest, easiest way to be in the know on all things Brooklyn, it’s a community and social atmosphere. Trust us, we’re good at Brooklyn.
Atlantic Avenue BID Location: Atlantic Avenue (Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens) Contact: Josef Szende, Executive Director, Planning Email:[email protected] | Website: www.atlanticavebid.org Phone: (718)734-4219 Description: Representing over 300 businesses in Brooklyn’s vibrant Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill and Cobble Hill neigh- borhoods. The Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District (AABID) is dedicated to promoting the Avenue’s long-term economic development, thereby creating a thriving boulevard that attracts both residents and visitors to its vast array of services, shops and dining, while preserving the Avenue’s rich history and diverse character. 5 Transportation Providers Chris Limo Min/Max Number for Groups: 10+ pax Vehicle Types: Luxury Sedans, Luxury SUV and Vans, Mailing Address: 337 37th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Limousines Contact: Eddie Fucini Airport Transfers: LGA/JFK/EWR Email: [email protected] | Website: www.chrislimousa. Description: Chris Limo USA has been providing Airport com Transfer services to FIT + Group Receptive Operators for Phone: (718)442-4636 over 20 years. We specialize in professional and reliable Days/Hours of Operation: 24/7 airport transfer services and is a trusted partner in the 24 Hour Service: (800)542-1584 travel industry. With a presence in all major cities across Multilingual Capabilities: English, Spanish, Italian, German, the USA, our experienced, knowledgeable and service- French, Portuguese oriented staffs and chauffeurs are committed to providing Accept Vouchers: Yes incomparable services. Accepts Groups: Yes
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express Brooklyn cruiser to explore the city on two wheels. The neighborhood boasts the foodie mecca Smorgasburg, which sits within 625 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 walking distance of NU Hotel, as well as breathtaking views Contact: Irene Song, Sales Manager of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan. Email: [email protected] Website: www.expressbrooklyn.com Phone: (718)797-1133 / Fax: (718)797-1163 Red Lion Inn & Suites Brooklyn Neighborhood: Park Slope Address: 279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Nearest Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R Contact: Irene Song, Sales Manager Amenities: 115 Rooms (46 Standard King, 57 Standard Email: [email protected] Double/Double, 5 Jacuzzi King, 7 Accessible Queen), Com- Website: www.redlion.com/brooklyn plimentary Full American Buffet Breakfast, Complimentary Phone: (718) 855-9600 / Fax: (718)855-9605 Wi-Fi, Complimentary Business Center, On-Site Individual Neighborhood: Gowanus & Motor Coach Bus Parking Available, Laundry Services Nearest Subway: A, C, F, G, 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R Available Amenities: 104 Rooms (32 Standard King, 60 Standard Double/Double, 5 Jacuzzi King, 7 Accessible Queen), Com- Nu Hotel Brooklyn plimentary Full American Buffet Breakfast, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Complimentary Business Center, On-Site Individual Contact 1: Gary D’Souza (Operations) & Motor Coach Bus Parking Available, Laundry Services Email: [email protected] Available Contact 2: Abhishek Srivastava (Sales) Email:[email protected] Website: www.nuhotelbrooklyn.com Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park Phone: (646)833-1932/ Fax: (646)833-1921 Location: 457 39th Street, Brooklyn NY 11232 Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn, Downtown Metro Tech Contact, Title: Luis Zaragoza, Sales Manager Nearest Subways: A, C, F, G located at Hoyt-Schermer- Email: [email protected] horn Streets - 2.5 blocks from the hotel / 2, 3, R all about Telephone: 718-972-0900 3.5 blocks from the hotel. Bergen/Smith St. Website (if applicable): www.wyndhambrooklyn.com Amenities: NU Hotel boasts a dynamic urban vibe, where street art combines with relaxing nooks to create a refresh- Neighborhood: Sunset Park Brooklyn ing place to lounge. Each of the 93 loft inspired guest- Nearest Subways: 36th Street Station (D, N & R) rooms feature recycled hardwood floors and furniture, floor Google coordinates: 40.651725N 74.004604W to-ceiling curtains and retro-inspired headboards. In select Amenities: 70 Guestrooms, Restaurant, Lounge, Eco/Pet guestrooms, the walls themselves are works of art, featur- Friendly, 100% smoke free, Newly built, Self parking, and ing murals by local artists. Misdemeanor Bar & lounge, multilingual staff. located in the lobby, offers the perfect mix of urban cool and laid back fun with specialty cocktails from Master Mixologist Milos Zica. During the warmer months, guests can lounge in the sidewalk cafe or borrow a complimentary Brooklyn
6 New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge Amenities: 665 Spacious Rooms, New Lobby and Great Room with The Bar and Brooklyn Pantry for all-day din- 333 Adams St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 ing, New M Club Lounge, 31 Meeting Rooms, 44,542 sq. Contact: Katherine Friedman, Destination Sales Executive, ft. of meeting space, Fitness Center, Business Center, [email protected] / 718-222-6787 Free Wireless Internet for all Marriott Rewards® members, 2nd Contact: Maria Edouard, Senior Catering Sales Gift Shop, Parking, Babysitting, Barber/Beauty shop, Car Executive, [email protected] rentals on property: Budget Rent-a-Car , Airline Desk, Direct: 718-222-6523 Cash Machine/ATM, Coffee/tea in-room, Evening turndown Fax: 718-228-9841 service, Foreign exchange, Gift/newsstand, Housekeeping service daily, Car and Limousine service, Newspapers in Website: www.brooklynmarriott.com and www.brooklyn- lobby or delivered on request, Phone calls: toll-free, Safe marriottreinvented.com deposit boxes at front desk, Shoeshine stand, Valet dry- Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn cleaning, Vending machines, Virtual Concierge Available. Nearest Subways: 2,3,4,5,A,C,F,M,R
Dining
Atlantic Bagels Days/Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 11:30am-11pm; Fri 11:30am-12am; Sat 11am-12am; Sun 11am-11pm. Opening Location: 200 Clinton Street times may vary with sporting events (call for details) Contact: Alex (owner) Multilingual Capabilities: English Email: [email protected] Cuisine: British (authentic) Website: http://atlanticbagelscafe.com/ Meal Periods Served: Lunch, Dinner Phone: 718-254-9000 Amenities: Very authentic setting with British memorabilia Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights Seating capacity: 40 (weekday lunch); 20 (weekend lunch Nearest Subways: Borough Hall (2, 3, 4, 5) and Court St or any dinner) (R) Accept vouchers: Yes Nearby Accommodations: Nu Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Brooklyn FIT and Group Menus: Yes Bridge Marriott, Brooklyn Sheraton Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC Transit Comp Policy For Groups: Yes Museum Days/Hours of Operation: 6am-7pm daily (Sunday 7am- 7pm) BOOMwich Multilingual Capabilities: Russian, English Location: 311 Atlantic Avenue Cuisine: Traditional New York Bagels, sandwiches, soups Contact: Pete Entner Meal Periods Served: Breakfast, Lunch Email: [email protected] Amenities: Some seating, take-out, evening hours with Website: http://www.boomwich.com/ advanced notice, grab-and-go lunch Phone: 718-643-9229 Seating capacity: 30 Neighborhood: Boerum Hill Accept vouchers: Yes Nearest Subways: Hoyt-Schermerhorn (A, C, G); Hoyt St(2, FIT and Group Menus: Yes 3); Bergen (F, G) Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Nearby Accommodations: Nu Hotel (steps away); Hotel Comp Policy For Groups: Yes Indigo, Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, Brooklyn Sheraton Nearby Attractions: NYC Transit Museum; BAM; Barclays The Atlantic Chip Shop Center. Days/Hours of Operation: 11am - 9:30pm every day Location: 129 Atlantic Avenue Multilingual Capabilities: English Contact: Chris Sell Cuisine: “down to earth award-winning hip hop sandwich Email: [email protected] shop” Website: http://chipshopnyc.com/ Meal Periods Served: Lunch Phone: (917) 327-2285 Amenities: Celebrity chef Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights Seating capacity: 17 Nearest Subways: Borough Hall (2, 3, 4, 5) Accept vouchers: Yes Nearby Accommodations: Nu Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Brooklyn FIT and Group Menus: Yes Bridge Marriott, Brooklyn Sheraton Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bridge Park Comp Policy For Groups: Yes 7 Brooklyn Crab Nearby Attractions: Barclays Center, Green-Wood Cem- etery, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Location: 24 Reed St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Sunday 12 noon – Contact: Renee Dessommes-Lux 10:00 pm Email: [email protected] Cuisine: American Steakhouse Website: http://brooklyncrab.com/ Meal Periods Served: Lunch, Dinner Phone: (718) 643-2722 Seating capacity: 70 Neighborhood: Red Hook FIT and Group Menus: yes Nearest Subways: F Train at Smith/9th Nearby Accommodations: Comfort Inn, Cruise Terminal, Downtown Brooklyn hotels Grand Central Oyster Bar Brooklyn Nearby Attractions: Red Hook Winery, IKEA Location: 256 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Days/Hours of Operation: Mon- Thurs, 11:30am-10:00pm; Contact: Elizabeth Parawan Fri & Sat 11:30am-12:00am (Open 7 days April – Oct) Email: [email protected] Multilingual Capabilities: German, Spanish Website: oysterbarbrooklyn.com Cuisine: Seafood Phone: (347)294-0596; (775)240-9176 (mobile) Meal Periods Served: Lunch, Dinner Neighborhood: Park Slope Amenities: Views, Golf Games, Outdoor bars (seasonal) Nearest Subways: Q & R to Union Street Station Seating capacity: Up to 125 (can do 200 split between mul- Nearby Accommodations: Henry Norman Hotel, NU Hotel, tiple separate dining spaces) At Home Inn Brooklyn, Holiday Inn Express Accept vouchers: Yes Nearby Attractions: Barclays Center, Prospect Park, Brook- FIT and Group Menus: Yes lyn Museum, Green-Wood Cemetery Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Days/Hours of Operation: Comp Policy for Groups: Comps for guides Happy Hour - Tues-Fri, 5-7pm Dinner Served - Sun, Tues, Wed, 5-9pm; Thursday, The Camlin 5-10pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11pm Lunch Served - Tues-Fri, 11:30am-5:00pm Location: 175 Kent Ave at North 3rd Street Brunch Served - Sat & Sun, 11:00am-3:00pm Contact: Danielle DiBlasio Multilingual Capabilities: Spanish Email: [email protected] Cuisine: Oysters, Fresh Seafood Website: www.thecamlin-ny.com Meal Periods Served: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour Phone: (718)384-4100 Amenities: Yes Neighborhood: Williamsburg Seating capacity: Main Dining, 125; Bar/Lounge, 75; Raw Nearest Subways: Bedford Avenue L Bar, 20 Nearby Accommodations: Wythe Hotel, McCarren Hotel FIT and Group Menus: Yes Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Brewery, Wil- Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes liamsburg Waterfront, McCarren Park Comp Policy For Groups: Meals for 1-2 Tour Leaders Days/Hours of Operation: Mon- Wed 4pm-midnight, Thurs & Fri 4pm - 2am, Sat 11am - 2am, Sunday 11am - midnight Multilingual Capabilities: Spanish, French, Italian Mable’s Smokehouse and Banquet Hall Cuisine: eclectic American small plates and larger, com- Location: 44 Berry St. (entrance on North 11th st) posed dishes. Cheese, charcuterie and oysters. Brooklyn, NY 11211 Meal Periods Served: Brunch, happy hour and dinner Contact: Cedric Sanders/Meghan Love Amenities: Stylish and chic wine bar setting Email: [email protected] Seating capacity: 65 Website: www.mablessmokehouse.com Accept vouchers: Yes Phone: 718.218.6655 FIT and Group Menus: upon request Neighborhood: Williamsburg Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Nearest Subways: Bedford Avenue L Comp Policy For Groups: Yes Nearby Accommodations: Wythe Hotel, McCarren Hotel Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn Brewery, Wil- Carnem Prime Steakhouse liamsburg Waterfront, McCarren Park Days/Hours of Operation: Open 7 days 11am-11pm (close Location: 318 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 10pm Sunday) Contact: Jacob Krumgalz Multilingual Capabilities: Spanish Email: [email protected] Cuisine: American BBQ Website: www.carnemnyc.com Meal Periods Served: Lunch/Dinner/Brunch Phone: (718)499-5600 Amenities: Wheelchair Accessible, Fun Atmosphere, Neighborhood: Park Slope friendly helpful staff, great music, great for groups up to 60 Nearest Subways: R, F or full buy-outs available Nearby Accommodations: Blue Hotel 8 Seating capacity: 100 Days/Hours of Operation: Opens at 8am everyday; Closes Accept vouchers: No M-F at 7pm, Sat & Sun at 6pm FIT and Group Menus: Yes Multilingual Capabilities: English; Spanish (ask) Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Cuisine: Traditional Jewish Appetizing including smoked Comp Policy For Groups: No fish, bagels, spreads, etc. Meal Periods Served: Breakfast, lunch Amenities: Owner can speak with group; only available for Shelsky’s of Brooklyn grab and go - not very much seating available Location: 141 Court Street Seating capacity: 4 or fewer Contact: Peter Shelsky Accept vouchers: No Email: [email protected] FIT and Group Menus: Yes Website: http://www.shelskys.com/ Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Phone: (718)855-8817 Comp Policy For Groups: No Neighborhood: Cobble Hill Nearest Subways: Borough Hall (2, 3, 4, 5) and Bergen (F, G) Nearby Accommodations: Nu Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Brooklyn Bridge Marriott, Brooklyn Sheraton Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC Transit Museum
Shopping Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory HEATONIST “Bean to bar chocolate factory with retail” “Selection of the best small batch, all natural hot sauces Amenity: Complimentary Samples from around the world” Locations: 111 North 3rd Street Amenity: Guided Hot Sauce Tasting Contact: Diana Donohue Location: 121 Wythe Ave (between N. 8th & N. 9th), Brook- Email: [email protected] lyn, NY 11249 Website: www.beaconscloset.com Contact: Krysty Pringle Phone: (718)877-3642 Email: [email protected] Neighborhood: Williamsburg Website: www.heatonist.com Nearest Subways: Bedford Ave L Phone: (718)599-0838 Nearby Attractions: Bedford Avenue Shopping, Neighborhood: Williamsburg/Greenpoint Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn Winery Nearest Subways: Bedford L, Nassau G Days/Hours of Operation: Open 7 days; Monday to Friday, Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bowl, Wythe Hotel, Smorgas- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM burg, Brooklyn Brewery, Parks Days/Hours of Operation: Open 7 days, noon - 8pm Multilingual Capabilities: French, Polish BEAM “The best of the best in furniture, lighting, art, home decor, gifts, and lifestyle products. A Artists & Fleas little bit mid-century, a little bit rock-and-roll.” “Home to more than 100 individual sellers every weekend” Amenity: 10% Discount Amenity: free tote bag & introduction to the market Location: 240 Kent Ave Brooklyn NY 11249 Location: 70 North 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (btwn Contact: Ali Arain Kent and Wythe Avenues) Email: [email protected] Contact: Anna Ward Website: www.beambk.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (646)450-1469 Website: www.artistsandfleas.com Neighborhood: Williamsburg Phone: (917)488-4203 Nearest Subways: L train Bedford stop Neighborhood: Williamsburg Nearby Attractions: Williamsburg waterfront Nearest Subways: L - Bedford Avenue Days/Hours of Operation: Open daily, 12-7pm Nearby Attractions: Smorgasburg, East River State Park, East River Ferry, Bedford Avenue boutiques Days/Hours of Operation: Saturdays and Sundays 10am- 7pm Multilingual Capabilities: Vendors come from all over the world and speak a myriad of languages! 9 Cultural Institutions Brooklyn Botanic Garden at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and present your receipt for same-day admission to the Brooklyn Museum. Adult: $23; Location: Entrances- 150 Eastern Parkway; 455 Flatbush Seniors (65+): $14; Students (12+): $14 Avenue; 990 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 Restrictions Art & Garden combination tickets are valid only on the Contact: Samantha Campbell purchase date. Email: [email protected] Offer is not valid on BBG festival days. The Brooklyn Mu- Website: http://www.bbg.org seum’s admission is suggested. Tickets are not refundable. Phone: (718)623-7348 There is no combination ticket for children under 12 years Neighborhood: Prospect Heights of age. Children under 12 enter for free. Nearest Subways: 150 Eastern Parkway (2/3), 455 Flat- bush Avenue (B/Q/S), 990 Washington Avenue (4/5) Accept Vouchers: Yes Nearby Accommodations: Nu Hotel Accepts Groups: Yes Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Min/Max Number for Groups: Minimum 10 people Library, Prospect Park, Prospect Park Zoo, BAM, Barclays Motorcoach Parking: Yes Center Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Days/Hours of Operation: Description: Become immersed in 52 acres of year-round Winter Hours: November–February beauty at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Home to over 18,000 General Grounds: Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; types of plants, the Garden’s diverse collection celebrates Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Closed Mondays nature’s ever-changing spectacle and the wonders of every (but open Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day, season, from the very first cherry blossoms heralding 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring’s arrival to autumn’s blaze of foliage and the poetic and New Year’s Day; Last admission into the Garden is 30 silhouettes of winter trees. A verdant sanctuary amid the minutes before closing time. bustle of the city, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a lush and Steinhardt Conservatory & Gallery, Visitor Center, Shop: intimate retreat to connect with and become inspired by the Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. natural world. Discover what’s blooming now at bbg.org. Library: Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Summer Hours: March–October General Grounds: Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Satur- Brooklyn Children’s Museum day and Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ;Closed Mondays (but Location: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 open Memorial Day and Columbus Day, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.); Contact: Robert Washington Closed Labor Day; Last admission into the Garden is 30 Email: [email protected] minutes before closing time. Website: brooklynkids.org Steinhardt Conservatory & Gallery, Visitor Center, Shop: Phone: (718)735-4400 ext. 324 Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Neighborhood: Historic Crown Heights Library:Tuesday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Nearest Subways: Kingston Avenue C/3; Nostrand Avenue A/C Admission - Members: Free; Adults: $12; Seniors (65+): $6; Nearby Accommodations: NU Hotel, New York Marriott at Students 12+ with ID: $6; Children under 12: Free; School the Brooklyn Bridge, and Best Western PLUS Arena Hotel groups: Free; Seniors, Fridays year-round: Free; Tuesdays: Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Free; Saturdays 10–Noon (Except festival dates): Free; Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Winter weekdays (December–February): Free Days/Hours of Operation: Tues-Sun, 10AM-5PM Multilingual Capabilities: English only Festival Pricing Price: $11 per person Net Rates Available Sakura Matsuri - $25 for adults; $20 for students/seniors Accept Vouchers: Yes Chile Pepper Festival - $20 for adults; $15 for students/ Accepts Groups: Yes seniors Min/Max Number for Groups: Minimum of 10 and maximum Ghouls & Gourds - $15 for adults; $10 for students/seniors of 100 On festival days there are no free hours or reciprocal Motorcoach Parking: Yes, off-street parking available. admissions, and IDNYC membership processing is not Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes available. Description: Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) was established in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum Art & Garden Ticket and it continues to be a favorite destination for families Enhance your day in Brooklyn by visiting our neighbor, the from all over. The museum has more than 30,000 cul- Brooklyn Museum! Simply buy an Art & Garden ticket here 10 tural artifacts and natural history specimens and an array Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92 of permanent exhibits. BCM exhibits and programs help children gain awareness and a basic understanding of Location: Carlton and Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY culture, natural history, the arts, and environmental science. 11205 BCM is located in the historic Crown Heights neighborhood Contact: Cindy VandenBosch of Brooklyn. The Museum is New York City first LEED Email: [email protected] Certified Museum. The L Shaped, daffodil-yellow building Website: bldg92.org is entered by going up a set of stairs, then traveling under- Phone: (347)903-8687 ground through a “People Tube”. Neighborhood: Fort Greene Nearest Subways: York Street - F; Clinton/Washington Ave - G Brooklyn Historical Society Nearby Accommodations: NU Hotel, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, Red Lion Inn and Suites Downtown Location: 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Brooklyn Contact: Katelyn Williams Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Email: [email protected] Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Website: brooklynhistory.org Days/Hours of Operation: Wed-Sun, 12PM-6PM Phone: (347)381-3718 Multilingual Capabilities: English only Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Paid Admission or Value-Add: Free admission to exhib- Nearest Subways: 2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall; A,C,F to Jay St/ its. Public and group tours range in price from $15-30 per Borough Hall; N,R to Court Street person. Custom private tours and itineraries also available Nearby Accommodations: NU Hotel, New York Marriott at from Turnstile Tours. the Brooklyn Bridge, and Hampton Inn Brooklyn/Downtown Accept Vouchers: Yes (for tour programs) Nearby Attractions: New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn Accepts Groups: Yes Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Acad- Min/Max Number for Groups: Minimum of 1 and maximum emy of Music of 100 (for tours) Days/Hours of Operation: Weds-Sun, 12PM-5PM Motorcoach Parking: Yes, off-street parking available. Multilingual Capabilities: English only Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes (for tour programs) Price: Adults: $10; Seniors 62 and over: $6; Teachers: $6; Description: Once America’s premier Naval shipyard, today BHS Members: Free; Students (with I.D.): Free; Children the Brooklyn Navy Yard is a national model for sustainable under 12: Free. urban industrial parks and serves as a hub of manufactur- Accept Vouchers: Yes ing, technology, and traditional crafts. The Yard is home to Accepts Groups: Yes. Groups of 10 people or more must over 330 businesses in industries ranging from ship repair arrange a group tour in advance, subject to a fee. For more to urban farming, woodworking to whiskey distilling. The information and to schedule a tour time, please call 718- Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92 is the gateway to 222-4111 x241 or email [email protected]. the Yard, housing three floors of exhibits about the Yard’s Min/Max Number for Groups: Minimum of 10 and maximum past, present, and future, and it is the launching off point of 25 for guided behind-the-scenes tours that explore history, Motorcoach Parking: On street parking only architecture, and 21st-century industry at this fascinating Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes waterfront complex. Description: Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) is a vibrant museum, gift shop, extraordinary library, and event space. Located in an incredible landmark 1881 building nestled Brooklyn Museum in historic Brooklyn Heights and just steps from Downtown Brooklyn, BHS boasts five galleries with a wide range of ex- Location: 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238 hibitions on view. The active research library, a rare interior Contact: Group Tours Team landmark, is open to all visitors, and its striking architecture Email: [email protected] will transport visitors back in time. After exploring the library Website: www.brooklynmuseum.org and exhibitions, visitors can peruse our finely-curated Gift Phone: (718)501-6234 Shop, featuring products from the best Brooklyn makers. Neighborhood: Prospect Heights Nearest Subways: 2/3 Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Days/Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday, Closed; Wednesday, 11am-6pm; Thursday, 11am - 10pm; Friday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm. Multilingual Capabilities: Guided tours in French, Russian, & Spanish Admission: General Admission (suggested pricing): 11 Adult: $16 as one of the top ten most scenic cemeteries in the world. Senior/Student: $10 Green-Wood boasts unrivaled views of Manhattan, New Free for students 19 and under. York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, rolling hills, glacial For organized groups of 10 or more: ponds, and one of the country’s largest collections of 19th- Self Guided : Adult: $14 Senior/Student: $9 and 20th-century sculptures and architecture. Green-Wood Guided Permanent Collection: Adult: $19 Senior/Student: is the “permanent residence” of over 570,000 individuals $15 including Leonard Bernstein, Boss Tweed, Charles Ebbets, Guided Special Collection: Adult $21 Senior/Student: $17 Jean-Michel Basquiat, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Horace Gree- Accept Vouchers: Pre arranged - yes ley, Civil War generals, baseball legends, politicians, artists, Accepts Groups: yes entertainers and inventors. Min/Max Number for Groups: min. 10 people Motorcoach Parking: yes - paid parking Offer Tiered Pricing: yes Jewish Children’s Museum Description: We invite you to visit us in the heart of one of Location: 792 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 11213 the most diverse, creative, and exciting urban centers in Contact: Sarah Leah Bronstein New York! Come explore our extensive and comprehensive Email: [email protected] collection. experience thoughtful, cutting edge special exhi- Website: www.JCM.museum bitions and programs that reflect a fresh view of traditional Phone: (718)467-0600 ext: 8888 and historical work as well as engage with today’s most Neighborhood: Crown Heights important and influential artists. Nearest Subways: Kingston Avenue - 3 line Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Brooklyn Public Green-Wood Cemetery Library, Prospect Park Location: 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Days/Hours of Operation: Sunday 10:00am-5:30pm; Mon- Contact: John Connolly, Visitor Services Coordinator day – Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm Email: [email protected] Multilingual Capabilities: Upon inquiry Website: www.green-wood.com Price: $13 per person ages 2+; $10 seniors rate Phone: (718)210-3073 Accept Vouchers: Yes Neighborhood: Sunset Park Accepts Groups: Yes Nearest Subways: 25th Street - R Min/Max Number for Groups: Max 100 for group tours, can Nearby Accommodations: Best Western PLUS Prospect accommodate up to 500 individuals without a tour, with Park Hotel, 764 4th Avenue; Sleep Inn, 134 22nd Street; advance notice. Hotel BPM, 139 33rd Street; Hotel Le Bleu, 370 4th Av- Motorcoach Parking: On-street parking only enue; Nu Hotel, 85 Smith Street. Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes, for groups of 150+ Nearby Attractions: Industry City, Brooklyn Army Terminal, Description: A place of learning and wonder, the Jewish Sunset Park, Prospect Park, Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Children’s Museum is a unique institution where children Museum, BAM, Barclays Center. and their parents – from all segments of the community – Days/Hours of Operation: 7am-5pm, at the main entrance can explore Jewish history and heritage in a stimulating (5th Avenue at 25th Street), every day of the year, with later and interactive environment. With hands-on exhibits focus- gate hours during daylight savings. ing on Jewish holidays, biblical history, the land of Israel, Multilingual Capabilities: Spanish and Mandarin speakers contemporary Jewish life and more, the Jewish Children’s available for funerary clientele. All tours and written tourism Museum celebrates and explores many aspects of Jewish materials are in English. culture. Through innovative multi-media technology, Jewish Paid Admission or Value-Add: Admission is free. Guided history, values and culture come to life at the Museum. tours are paid. Accept Vouchers: No Accepts Groups: Yes Min/Max Number for Groups: No minimum number, but priced for larger groups. Maximum is 60 people. Motorcoach Parking: Yes Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes. 10% off private group tour rates for tourism industry partners. Description: Green-Wood Cemetery is internationally recog- nized as one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in the world. Established in 1838, it is one of only a handful of America’s cemeteries that have been granted National Historic Landmark status and was recently rated by CNN
12 Brooklyn Museum Prospect Park ● Prospect Park Audubon Center: Prospect Park Alliance offers free public programming that allows Phone: 718-965-8951 park visitors of all ages to explore the diversity of Email: [email protected] nature in Prospect Park. Groups can visit during Website: prospectpark.org public hours. Visits are self-guided and require a Neighborhoods: Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, reservation. Call (718) 287-3400 x303 for more Ditmas Park, Flatbush, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Crown information. Height, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn ● Prospect Park Carousel: Located in the Park’s Nearest Subways: 2,3 to Grand Army Plaza; F,G to 15th St/ Children’s Corner, the Carousel is one of the Park’s Prospect Park or Fort Hamilton Parkway; B,Q to Prospect most popular attractions. Its 53 magnificent horses Park, Q to Parkside Ave ride alongside a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two Park Attractions: Prospect Park Audubon Center, Prospect dragon-pulled chariots, and were carved in 1912 Park Carousel, Lefferts Historic House, LeFrak Center at by Charles Carmel, one of the foremost carousel Lakeside, Prospect Park Zoo (See bottom of document for designers of his time. Group visits are available on descriptions) select days of the week. Call 646-393-9031 x1 for Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Mu- information and availability. seum ● LeFrak Center at Lakeside: The Samuel J. and Days/Hours of Operation: Daily, 5 am – 1 am (individual Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside provides sea- park attractions have varying operating hours – see links sonal ice skating, roller skating, biking, boating above under Park Attractions) and water play. The Bluestone Cafe at the Chase Multilingual Capabilities: English only Pavilion provides light fare and beverages year Price: Individual park attractions have varying admission round. Lakeside offers both private event space for rates catered and non-catered affairs, as well as group Accept Vouchers: No rentals and admissions. Contact (718) 462-0060 or Accepts Groups: Individual park attractions have varying [email protected] for more informa- group policies and rates – see links below under Descrip- tion. tion) ● Lefferts Historic House: Built by a Dutch family in Min/Max Number for Groups: varying, see below. the 18th-century farming village of Flatbush, Lef- Motorcoach Parking: Street parking only. ferts Historic House features a working garden, Offer Tiered Pricing: varying, see below. historic artifacts, period rooms and exhibits. Groups Description: Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s flagship park. can visit during public hours. Visits are self-guided Designed in the mid-nineteenth century by the creators of and require a reservation. Call (718) 789-2822 Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, x304 for more information. Prospect Park is one of Brooklyn’s most treasured destina- ● Prospect Park Zoo: Home to nearly 400 animals of tions and a National Historic Landmark. Its 585 acres fea- more than 100 species, the Zoo provides close-up ture Brooklyn’s only lake and last remaining forest. Its Long views of some of the wild’s most unusual animals. Meadow is the longest stretch of unbroken meadow in any The Zoo is operated by the Wildlife Conser- U.S. urban park. The Park features a number of attractions vation Society, known throughout the world for its that make it the perfect destination for visitors of all ages. innovative ways of caring for animals while increas- ing visitor interaction. The exhibits feature animals in environments mirroring their natural habitats. For groups with a minimum of 10 people, contact the WCS group sales office at 800-433-4149 or [email protected].
13 Brooklyn Botanic Garden Prospect Park Tour Companies and Step-On Guides A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours on our website. All walks are also available for private & group bookings. Big Onion can manages groups as small Location: 68 3rd Street, Suite 244, Brooklyn, NY 11231 but as 1 and as large as 400. tour departs from the Union Square area of Manhattan. Description: Since 1991, Big Onion Walking Tours has lead Contact: Leonie Groot Lipman exciting and innovative tours of New York City’s historic dis- Email: [email protected] tricts & ethnic neighborhoods. All guides are licensed NYC Phone: 917-515-5409 Tour Guides with teaching experience and work exclusively Website: www.asliceofbrooklyn.com for Big Onion. Company is Brooklyn-based and is fully Neighborhood: DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, insured and licensed. Red Hook, Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, Bath Awards: Big Onion Walking Tours has been named “Best Beach, Bensonhurst and Coney Island. in New York” by New York Magazine; “Best Place to take Nearest Subways: 14th Street – Union Square Out-of-Town Guests” by The Village Voice; “World’s Best Nearby Accommodations: Hyatt Union Square City Walks” by Forbes.com; and is a multi-year “Award of Nearby Attractions: Union Square Park Excellence” recipient from TripAdvisor.com Days/Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday: 9am to 5pm Multilingual Capabilities: No BQE Tours: The Brooklyn Queens Experience Paid Admission or Value-Add: Paid admission Mailing Address: 285 5th Ave., Suite #409, Brooklyn, NY, Accept Vouchers: Yes 11215 Accepts Groups: Yes Contact: Elissa Garay, Co-Founder & Operations Manager Min/Max Number for Groups: 10 – 55 people Email: [email protected] Motorcoach Parking: Yes Website: www.BQEtours.com Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Phone: (347)628-208 Description: A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours is the only Brooklyn-based company offering guided bus tours of Neighborhood: Scheduled tours in DUMBO and Williams- Brooklyn’s favorite foods, neighborhoods, landmarks and burg; private tours throughout all of Brooklyn, including famous movie locations. We offer three popular tours (the Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Park Slope, Red Pizza Tour, the Neighborhood Tour and the Christmas Hook, Bushwick, and more Lights Tour of Dyker Heights) and best of all, our tours Nearest Subways: Depends on tour depart from Manhattan! We use three different sized Nearby Accommodations: NU Hotel, Brooklyn Bridge Mar- covered vehicles: 21 passengers, 38 passengers and a 56 riott, Wythe Hotel, more passenger vehicle that are all air conditioned in the Sum- Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Bridge Park, McCarren Park, mer and heated in the Winter. Movie locations on our tours Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Museum, include Moonstruck, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Saturday Brooklyn Brewery, Barclay’s Center, Old Stone House, Night fever, Once Upon a Time in America, Annie Hall, the Morbid Anatomy Museum, more French Connection and more! As seen on the Today Show, Days/Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 9AM to 9PM the Food Network and the Travel Channel and voted the #1 Multilingual Capabilities: English tour of Brooklyn on Tripadvisor for the past five years! Paid Admission or Value-Add: $65–$75 per person for pub- lic tour tickets; $125/hour for private tours Accept Vouchers: Yes Big Onion Walking Tours Accepts Groups: Yes Contact: Seth Kamil, President & Founder Min/Max Number for Groups: 2–12 (up to 15 for private Email: [email protected] tours) Website: www.bigonion.com Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Telephone: (888) 606-WALK (9255) Office: Ext. 5 Description: BQE Tours: The Brooklyn Queens Experi- Mailing Address: 476 13th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215 ence proposes the ultimate “anti-tourist” tours of NYC’s Availability: Year-round burgeoning boroughs. Experience the cultural, culinary, and Languages Spoken: English historical character of vibrant neighborhoods in Brooklyn Tours Offered: Big Onion offers six different walking tours and Queens in the company of a NYC native guide, who in Brooklyn and 20 tours in Manhattan. Brooklyn walks weaves together historical and contemporary insights with include: Brooklyn Bridge & Heights; DUMBO & Vinegar Hill; personal perspectives. Small-group walking tours cover Historic Ft. Greene; Prospect Park carefully curated, slice-of-life itineraries in DUMBO, Wil- Areas of Specialization: Walking tours of ethnic neighbor- liamsburg, or Long Island City. Experiential by design, hoods & historic districts guests not only see the sights, but engage in cultural con- Scope of Services: Big Onion offers public “show up” tours nectivity via encounters with local artists, “makers,” and daily, year-round. Schedule available, months in advance, entrepreneurs, and stops to sample neighborhood food and
14 drink. Customizable private tours for groups and individu- Accepts Groups: Yes als can also be arranged throughout Brooklyn and Queens. Min/Max Number for Groups: No minimum! Don’t just visit NYC, connect with it—let BQE Tours show Motorcoach Parking: Motorcoach information provided on you the way! individual basis Tours offered: DUMBO Tours: Art & Culture, Coffee & Beer; Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Williamsburg Tours: The Hipster Safari; DUMBO Discovery Description: Brooklyn Unplugged provides walking and Tours with Brooklyn Bridge Walk; Private Tours for Individu- coach tours of Brooklyn, NYC. Our off-the-beaten-path als & Groups excursions reveal Brooklyn’s outstanding culture, neigh- borhoods, urban art and history. See Brooklyn through the eyes of a local - from hip Williamsburg to quirky Coney Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered Island. Feel the trendy and laid-back vibe while exploring Location: 289 Prospect Place Brooklyn, NY 11238 its beautiful and exciting districts. Experience cutting-edge Contact: Akosua Albritton local Brooklyn lifestyle while discovering hidden gems and Email: [email protected] & Ako- tidbits. [email protected] Website: www.plans4success.com; www.facebook.com/ BrooklynTreasuresUncovered Downtown NY Tours Phone: 1-347-881-6509 Location: 14 Wall Street, 20th Fl, New York NY 10005 Days/Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri, 9 am – 12 noon, Sat 9 Contact: Annaline Dinkelmann am – 7 pm Email: [email protected] Multilingual Capabilities: English, French, and Italian Website: DowntownNYTours.com Paid Admission or Value-Add: $120 per hour Phone: (212)666-0175 Accept Vouchers: Yes Days/Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Accepts Groups: Yes Multilingual Capabilities: English, Spanish, French Min/Max Number for Groups: 10 minimum; 70 maximum Paid Admission or Value Add: $35 per person Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Accept Vouchers: Yes Description: Brooklyn Treasures Uncovered provides Accepts Groups: Yes cultural excursions—guided neighborhood walks, a mobile Min/Max Number for Groups: 1min to 250max church tour, visits to places of interest, and oral presen- Motor coach Parking: Primarily walking tations—to reveal the contributions African-Americans Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes have made to the growth of Brooklyn since the 1600s. We Description: Downtown New York comprises the triple conduct neighborhood walks in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Coney downtowns of the New York harbor area: Lower Manhattan, Island, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Fort Greene/Clinton Hills Brooklyn and Staten Island. The triple Downtowns have and a mobile church tour. We offer 19 talks to choose from undergone a spectacular revival changing from deserted and arrange group visits to places of interest and annual rotting areas to new hip residential and business districts. events in Brooklyn. These areas are of the most beautiful and fascinating in New York. There are sights and pleasures beyond the well-known landmarks that can be overlooked. The purpose Brooklyn Unplugged of our tour is to acquaint you with the city that you would Location: 1529 East 23rd Street, Brooklyn NY 11210 never find on your own or on a tour bus. All tours use Tour Contact: Jeff Stirewalt Guide Audio system (tour guide microphone and individual Email: [email protected] listening device for each participant). You are guaranteed to Website: www.brooklynunpluggedtours.com hear every word spoken! Phone: (347)410-4192 Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Bushwick, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO Food on Foot Tours Nearest Subways: Individual directions provided for each Mailing Address: PO BOX 444, Wheatley Heights, NY tour 11798 Nearby Accommodations: Wythe Hotel, McCarren Hotel, Contact: Corey Taylor, President NU Hotel Email: [email protected] Nearby Attractions: Smorgasburg flea market, East River Website: www.foodonfoottours.com State Park, Bushwick Collective mural project, Brooklyn Phone: (631)491-0326 (#2) Historical Society Nearest Subways: 7,E,F,M,R Days/Hours of Operation: 24/7 Nearby Accommodations: N/A Multilingual Capabilities: English only Days/Hours of Operation: Public/Private Tours: All year Paid Admission or Value-Add: $32 except January and February (private tours only); Accept Vouchers: Yes Queens Tour: Public- Many Wednesdays/Spring-Summer
15 season; Private- 7 days based on availability in being actively involved in the local communities we tour Multilingual Capabilities: English through. Paid Admission or Value-Add: $39 for public tours/$26 pri- Tours offered: 3.5 Hour Brooklyn Vibe Tour; 3.5 Hour Sun- vate tours with guests buying their own food, $48 with food set and Brews Vibe Tour; included (use of subway if needed is extra). 5 Hour Classic Bike Tour of Brooklyn Accept Vouchers: Yes Accepts Groups: Yes Min/Max Number for Groups: 8/Approximately 50 Gotham SideWalks Motorcoach Parking: On Street Location: 1614 11th Ave., #3; Brooklyn, NY 11215 Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Contact: Rich Garr Description: Food On Foot Tours are quality fresh food eat- Email: [email protected] ing tours in New York’s greatest non-tourist eating neigh- Website: www.GothamSideWalks.com borhoods in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. Our tours Phone: (347)470-7181 are a very different experience from standard food tours. Neighborhood: Gowanus in Brooklyn & Lower East Side in Guests enjoy a real eating tour for those who love food and Manhattan want to experience real New York eating in a relaxed format Nearest Subways: The F train services both Brooklyn that immerses guests in the city. This is not a sampling tour. & Manhattan locations, but the G & R train also service Guests choose what they like and how much by enjoying Brooklyn and the M/B/D/J/Z/N/R & 6 train all stop near smaller items at each stop. The tour replaces a meal which Lower East Side meeting spots provides added value to tour operators. We offer a uniquely Nearby Accommodations: Hotel Le Bleu, NU Hotel, NY different tour! See and eat New York like a New Yorker! Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence 2010-2015. Nearby Attractions: Morbid Anatomy Museum, Clareware Pottery, Gowanus Souvenir Shop, Trestle Art Space, Brook- lyn Glass, Textile Arts Center, Craftsman Ave, Fletchers), Get Up and Ride Threes Brewing, Four & Twenty Blackbirds Location: 330 S. 3rd Street, left storefront, Brooklyn NY Days/Hours of Operation: Tours are usually available on 11211 Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends with at least 1 month Contact: Felipe Lavalle advance notice on Email: [email protected] Languages Spoken: English Website: www.getupandride.com Paid Admission or Value-Add: Private groups start at $200, Phone: (646)801-2453 while “walk on” public tours are typically $30 per person Neighborhood: We tour all all of them, we’re located in Wil- Accept Vouchers: Yes liamsburg Accepts Groups: Yes Nearest Subways: J,M,Z - Marcy Avenue, L - Lorimer Street Min/Max Number for Groups: tours for 1 to 25 Nearby Accommodations: Airbnb, Wythe Hotel, Urban Motorcoach Parking: Yes in Brooklyn, but note that tours Cowboy B&B are primarily walking. Nearby Attractions: Smorgasburg Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Days/Hours of Operation: 9AM - 9PM (Monday - Sunday), Description: “Street / Art, Gowanus” - There’s a diversity March 13th - December 1st of high quality art in the streets that surround the infamous Multilingual Capabilities: English only Gowanus Canal. This walk highlights the most interesting Paid Admission or Value Add: $79+ x person art studios and spaces, placing them in context with their Accept Vouchers: Yes unique environment. . . a 150 year old industrial waterway Accepts Groups: Yes inching towards recreational use. Property developers are Min/Max Number for Groups: 2 minimum, 30 max making moves following the opening of the new Whole Motorcoach Parking: No Foods Market in the center of the neighborhood, and they Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes utilize art in surprising ways. No tour is ever the same. Description: Get Up and Ride is a boutique bike tour com- Each one is carefully curated, and spiced with insight direct pany offering guided sightseeing tours and bike rentals in from the community. Enjoy a new side of New York’s cre- Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Since 2012, we’ve garnered press ative culture from the comfort of this shabby-chic enclave. from the likes of Conde Nast Traveller, NY Times, The Boston Globe and the Huffington Post and have quickly be- come the #1 rated activity on TripAdvisor in Brooklyn. We Inside Out Tours can accommodate tour groups large and small, providing Location: 25 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10004 bikes, helmets, tour guides and walkie-talkies with head- Contact: Kelly Toy sets so guests stay informed and safe throughout the ride. Email: [email protected] All of our tours incorporate stops along the way at authen- Website: Insideouttours.com tic, off the beaten path local businesses; we pride ourselves Phone: (646)723-4698
16 Days/Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm a Group, Private or Customized FIT Tour with Brooklyn’s Multilingual Capabilities: English, Spanish, French, Italian most popular tour guides! Paid Admission or Value Add: $35 - $45 per person Accept Vouchers: Yes Accepts Groups: Yes Like a Local Tours Min/Max Number for Groups: 20-person minimum Location: 239 North 9th Street, W313, Brooklyn, NY Motorcoach Parking: Primarily walking Contact: Lauren Beebe Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Email: [email protected] Description: Inside Out Tours offers off-the-beaten-path and Website: likealocaltours.com hidden history sightseeing tours of New York City. Founded Phone: (917)417-0378 by two native New Yorkers, our tours highlight establish- Neighborhoods: Williamsburg, Park Slope, Gowanus, ments that locals frequent and share a common theme Bushwick of civic responsibility. You do not simply observe from a Nearest Subways: Williamsburg (G or L), Gowanus (F, G or distance on our tours, but rather taste regional food, listen R), Bushwick (L) to jazz and gospel music, view street art and visit famous Nearby Accommodations: Wythe Hotel, Urban Cowboy landmarks, all while immersing yourself in the city’s vibrant B&B, McCarren Hotel, AirBnB and diverse neighborhoods. We take pride in our social Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Brewery, Williamsburg Water- mission: to tell the stories of people who have made a dif- front, McCarren Park, Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg ference in New York City history, and believe in using tour- Days/Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ism to empower communities and preserve their cultural Multilingual Capabilities: English only traditions and historical sights. Through partnerships and Paid Admission or Value-Add: $40-75 per person donations, Inside Out Tours supports charitable organiza- Accept Vouchers: Yes tions, with a special emphasis on cultural institutions and Accepts Groups: Yes youth programs. From local churches to small businesses, Min/Max Number for Groups: 1-250 people we have forged a relationship of trust with residents and Motorcoach Parking: Yes institutions throughout the five boroughs. Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes Tours offered: Alternative New York Street Art Tour; Brook- Description: Like A Local Tours offers highly curated, food lyn Bridge and DUMBO Neighborhood Tour; Brooklyn and art tours made for tourists and locals alike. There is no Bridge and DUMBO Neighborhood Tour en Español; NYC better way to know a neighborhood and savor its unique Gospel Walking Tour; NYC Gospel Walking Tour en Espa- charm than by walking in the shoes of its residents. Like ñol. A Local Tours has received the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence every year and is recommended by Fodor’s, The Levys’ Unique New York! Vogue Australia, HollywoodLife and many more. In 2015, Like A Local Tours was rated top 10 Tours & Attractions in Location: 462 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn! NY 11226 NYC’ by NYC & Co and top 5 NYC Food Tours by Sher- Contact: Matt Levy man’s Travel. Specializing in stylish and buzz-worthy tours, Email: [email protected] from epicurean adventures to must-see sights, these Website: www.levysuniqueny.com unique and memorable tours are a one stop source to Phone: 1-877-NYC-LUNY (877-692-5869) experiencing Brooklyn & NYC … like a local. Like A Local Social Media: www.facebook.com/levysuniqueny Tours offers public, private and custom tours for small and Neighborhoods + Nearest Subways, Accommodations, large groups. Attractions: All of them! Tours offered: Williamsburg Bites: A Brooklyn Food Tour; Days/Hours of Operation: Sun - Sat 9am - 9pm Behind-the-Scenes Brooklyn Artist Studio Tour; Sunday Multilingual Capabilities: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Funday: A Boozy Brooklyn Tasting Tour Hebrew, German, Norwegian, Brooklynese Paid Admission or Value-Add: per tour Accept Vouchers: Yes New York Like a Native Accepts Groups: Yes Tour Guide/Contact: Norman Oder (Founder) Min/Max Number for Groups: 10 minimum; 1000 maximum Location: 303 Beverly Road, Suite 9-N, Brooklyn, NY Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes 11218 Description: The Levys’ Unique New York! creates engag- Booking Contact: Norman Oder/New York Like A Native ing, entertaining, educational and energetic private tours Email: [email protected] of NYC. Run by Father-Son team of Mark and Matt Levy, Website: http://www.nylikeanative.com/ Native New Yorkers, they share their excitement for history Telephone: (917)795-8595 and stories about Brooklyn and Beyond! From Brooklyn’s Availability: Year-round Beat! to Awesome Architecture, Ethnic Eating Tours to Jew- Languages Spoken: English ish Brooklyn, we are passionate about our great city. Book Any Regular Tours Offered: All tours are on demand, for
17 small and large groups. Brooklyn 101 and Williamsburg are stories of New York City, built around in-depth research and the most popular. community engagement. Tour programs explore themes Areas of Expertise/Specialties: The many neighborhoods of related to history, urban planning, architecture, manufactur- Brooklyn, through the eyes of a veteran journalist and tour ing, and economic development at the Brooklyn Navy Yard guide interested in urban planning, architecture, history, and Brooklyn Army Terminal, food and culture tours of New and current events. York City’s public market system, and tours of street food Scope of services: Since 2000, small and large groups on and the street vending industry. As a Certified B Corpora- tours of various Brooklyn neighborhoods, mainly on foot. tion, Turnstile Tours is a mission-driven social enterprise Custom and vehicle tours are available. committed to using tours to create measurable positive Neighborhoods: Park Slope/Brooklyn Heights, Williams- social, environmental, and community impacts. burg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene/Clinton Hill, Coney Island, Tours offered: Brooklyn Navy Yard Tours; Brooklyn Army Sunset Park, DUMBO/Vinegar Hill, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Terminal Tours; Tour of Brooklyn’s “Avenue of Puerto Rico” Crown Heights, Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill, Prospect Park and Moore Street Market; Food Cart Tours of Manhattan’s South/Ditmas Park, East Williamsburg/Bushwick, Borough Midtown and Financial District Park, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Downtown Brooklyn/ Atlantic Avenue. Description: Norman Oder, a veteran journalist with a his- Urban Oyster Tours tory of writing about and walking Brooklyn, started New Location: Brooklyn/Manhattan York Like A Native to lead the type of energetic, eclectic Contact: David Naczycz tours he’d like to take himself. After starting with one tour, Email: [email protected] his repertoire has grown steadily, thanks to visitor requests, Website: www.urbanoyster.com and continued exploration. He promises personal service Phone: (347)618-8687 and New York energy. Norman is a longtime member of the Neighborhood: All of NYC with special focus on Williams- Guides Association of NYC. New York Like a Native is a burg, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, DUMBO, and Red Hook member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Nearest Subways: Depends on tour Nearby Accommodations: Nu Hotel, Brooklyn Bridge Mar- riott, Wythe Hotel Turnstile Tours Nearby Attractions: Barclay’s Center, Brooklyn Brewery, Location: 89 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Brooklyn Bridge Park, BAM, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Contact: Cindy VandenBosch Navy Yard Email: [email protected] Days/Hours of Operation: 7 days 9am-9pm Website: turnstiletours.com Multilingual Capabilities: Yes - Italian, German, Spanish, Phone: (347) 903-8687 Chinese Neighborhood: Brooklyn neighborhoods: Fort Greene, Paid Admission or Value-Add: Paid Admission - prices vary Clinton Hill, Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, Sunset Park; per tour Manhattan neighborhoods: Midtown, Financial District Accept Vouchers: Yes Nearest Subways: Brooklyn Navy Yard: High St-Brooklyn Accepts Groups: Yes Bridge (A,C), York St (F); Brooklyn Army Terminal: 59th St Min/Max Number for Groups: 2-200 (N,R); Moore Street Market: Flushing Ave (G), Flushing Ave Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes (J,M); Food Cart Tours: Wall St, Fulton St, 42nd St-Bryant Description: With food and beverage themed tours we Park focus on the small, local (and usually hole-in-the-wall) spots Nearby Accommodations: All of the accommodations listed that you never would’ve noticed on your own. Our local in this Destination Profile guides will introduce you to local shop owners, bakers, Nearby Attractions: Brooklyn Historical Society, Green- brewers, and more as we show you the places where we Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic like to hang out. Our small group tours are the best way Garden to experience this city and explore its many diverse neigh- Days/Hours of Operation: 7 days a week, 9 am – 5 pm borhoods, and you’ll feel more like you’re hanging out with Multilingual Capabilities: English only friends rather than being herded around. Whether you’re a Paid Admission or Value-Add: $20-$48/person foodie, a craft beer fan, history buff, or just really love hang- Accept Vouchers: Yes ing out in NYC, we’ve got the tour for you. We also believe Accepts Groups: Yes that local travel should truly benefit the local community. Min/Max Number for Groups: Numbers range by tour Too often when people travel they stick to things that are Motorcoach Parking: Yes for Brooklyn Navy Yard and comfortable, like chain restaurants or shops that they rec- Brooklyn Army Terminal Tours ognize. That’s why we promote all small businesses that Offer Tiered Pricing: Yes support other local businesses and suppliers. We ensure Description: Turnstile Tours offers public, private, and cus- that our tours have a positive impact on the communities tom behind-the-scenes guided tours of unique places and and people of the places we visit.
18 Annual Events (Monthly Calendar of Annual Brooklyn Events)
January July Coney Island Polar Bears New Year’s Day Dip Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Three Kings Parade Giglio Festival/Italian Fair International African Arts Festival February MLK Summer Concert Series Chinese New Year Celebrations Seaside Summer Concert Series New Voices in Black Cinema Festival Soul Summit Music Festival Winter Festival/Fun at Prospect Park August March Battle Week at the Old Stone House Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Brighton Jubilee Dine in Brooklyn Santa Rosalia Society Festival Restaurant Week NYC September April Atlantic Antic Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival BEAT Festival Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival (see below for more info) Brooklyn Book Festival Flatbush Frolic May Great Irish Fair Bayfest/Blessing of the Feet NY Clown Theatre Festival BKLYN Designs West Indian American Day Carnival & Parade Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition WiLLiFEST NY Photo Festival Dance Africa at BAM October BAM: Next Wave Festival June Brooklyn Botanic Garden Chile Pepper Festival Art of Brooklyn Film Festival Bring to Light Festival: Nuit Blanche New York Brooklyn International Film Festival Cheers NY Celebrate Brooklyn, Performing Arts Festival Coney Island Mermaid Parade November Brooklyn Eats Food is Art: Brooklyn Festival for Santa Cecilia Fort Greene Festival Jazz: Brooklyn’s Best December LGBT Pride Week Dyker Heights Light Displays Northside Festival Grand Army Plaza Tree/Menorah Lighting Russian Heritage Week Coney Island New Year’s Extravaganza
Central Brooklyn Jazz Festival April 15 - May 15 (approximate dates) Key Contact: Robert Myers Email: [email protected] Website: www.cbjcjazz.org Telephone: (718)718-773-2252, (718)467-1527 Location: Brooklyn Dates/Times: April 15 - May15 (Annual Event; dates change each year) Event Description: This music event is NYC’s longest continually running grassroots festival dedicated to Jazz. Estab- lished in 2000, this month long festival runs from April 15th-May 15th. More than 50 performances and events with over 700 musicians are expected to perform throughout the borough.. Brooklyn becomes a borough of jazz where you will find world class jazz giants jamming with top local musicians. A variety of venues to choose from all in Brooklyn... restaurants, clubs, colleges, public libraries, churches, backyards and brownstone parlors. Audience: Jazz Fans How to get there: Varies for venue locations Photos and/or Video links: www.cbjcjazz.org
19 Venues & Event Space Brooklyn is not only a great place to live or visit, but it’s an amazing place to host your next event. If you are celebrating a birthday, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, or hosting a conference or meeting, there are a multitude of event spaces and venues to choose from throughout the borough. From traditional conference spaces and catering halls, to niche backyard bars, boats, and renovated warehouses, your next event of any size will be one for your guests to remember.
Brooklyn Winery Brownstone Jazz Key Contact: Debbie McClian Email: [email protected] Telephone: 917-704-9237 Address and Neighborhood: 107 Macon Street, Brooklyn 11216 Nearest Subways: A-C to Nostrand Ave Capacity, Dinner/Cocktail: 40 # of rooms to choose from: 2 Description: Vintage Victorian Historical Landmark house Unique feature: Original House of Jazz Brooklyn Winery Key Contact: Rachel Sackheim, Director of Sales + Events Email: [email protected] Telephone: 347-889-7100 Website: www.bkwinery.com Address and Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn // 213 North 8th Street // Brooklyn, NY 11211 Nearest Subways: L Train at Bedford Avenue Capacity, Dinner/Cocktail: 160/300 Size: sq. ft. / sq. m. 8,000 square feet # of rooms to choose from: 3 separate spaces + full shutdown option AV capabilities: YES Amenities: Full service event execution. All rentals, basic décor and staff are handled on site, as well as food and beverage. Description: We are a fully functioning commercial winery and premier event space. Our rustic, reclaimed wood furnish- ings combine with an industrial feel to provide an amazing ambience and backdrop for weddings, corporate team building activities, client entertaining, and mixers. Brooklyn Winery is an all-inclusive venue, so we create a completely seamless event planning process. Unique reason why your space differs from other space: Brooklyn Winery is truly unique in that the event space available for booking overlaps with our actual production space where we make our own wine. Our boutique, artisanal varietals are the vein that runs through all that we do, and we love hosting events and celebrations to share that with attendees.
For a comprehensive list of event spaces and venues in Brooklyn, download the Brooklyn Venues Guide: brooklynvenues.nyc.
20 Destination Assistance Web Links ExploreBK.com - The dedicated tourism website for Brooklyn nycgo.com/brooklyn - Official NYC tourism Brooklyn landing page nycbidassociation.org/nyc.html - List of Business Improvement Districts (BID’s) of Brooklyn
Photos and Video Links: Brooklyn is a place one has to experience for themselves. Browse through these photos to see what you’ve been missing: Photo Library: http://bit.ly/bkphotos2016 Explore Brooklyn Video: http://bit.ly/explorebkvideo SPIKE DDB BROOKLYN MADE: https://vimeo.com/155900013 Tourism Video for the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge: https://vimeo.com/143658724
Turnstile Tours Press and News Check out these articles that speak to how exciting, unique, and memorable a trip to Brooklyn could be: explorebk.com/press
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Eastern Parkway - Crown Heights Green-Wood Cemetery 22 Sheepshead Bay Marina Prospect Park Zoo
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Brighton Beach Boardwalk Park Slope Brownstone Homes 23 “Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way!”