Guidebook for Brooklyn
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The third largest art museum in NY with a huge collection of modern and classical art. And a whole bunch of mummies too,
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Museu do Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThe third largest art museum in NY with a huge collection of modern and classical art. And a whole bunch of mummies too,
Great museum devoted to public transportation. Much more interesting than it sounds!
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Museu de Trânsito de Nova York
89 E 42nd StGreat museum devoted to public transportation. Much more interesting than it sounds!
52 acre botanic garden right next door to the Brooklyn Museum.
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Botanic Garden station
52 acre botanic garden right next door to the Brooklyn Museum.
A really unusual museum and event space devoted to esoteric and unusual subjects. Weird and macabre and they have a gift shop. www.morbidanatomymuseum.org/
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The Morbid Anatomy Museum
A really unusual museum and event space devoted to esoteric and unusual subjects. Weird and macabre and they have a gift shop. www.morbidanatomymuseum.org/
A nice spot to sit and have a cup of coffee. Full playground for the kids.
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Parque Carroll
President StreetA nice spot to sit and have a cup of coffee. Full playground for the kids.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StThe closest full grocery store.
Caputo's Bake Shop
329 Court StLocal italian bakery
Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
337 Smith StLocal farmer's market open on Sundays
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveArt house cinema.
Bagels By the Park
323 Smith StA good spot to grab a quick breakfast.
Giardini Pizza
363 Smith StClassic Brooklyn pizza.
Entertainment & Activities
Carrossel da Jane
Dock StreetRestored antique carousel.
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
513 Henry StGreat vintage style soda fountain.
Sightseeing
Coney Island
Historic seaside destination
Red Hook
Lots of nice little restaurants and shops.
A nice area to walk around, great view of Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StA nice area to walk around, great view of Manhattan.
A free ferry ride take you to this island in the east river. Great for bike riding, picnics, etc.
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Ilha dos Governadores
A free ferry ride take you to this island in the east river. Great for bike riding, picnics, etc.
Prospect Park
A closer alternative to Central Park.
Arts & Culture
Teatro Sideshows by the Seashore
1208 W 12th StOne of the last remaining sideshow exhibits in the world.
Great music venue specializing in folk, bluegrass, and other types of American music.
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Jalopy Theatre and School of Music
315 Columbia StGreat music venue specializing in folk, bluegrass, and other types of American music.
Cobble Hill Cinemas
265 Court StNot a fancy theater but it will do in a pinch.
Food Scene
Our favorite local coffee spot, record store, and antique shop in one location.
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Black Gold Records
461 Court StOur favorite local coffee spot, record store, and antique shop in one location.
Great affordable dining. Fantastic brunch with amazing pancakes.
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Cafe Luluc
214 Smith StGreat affordable dining. Fantastic brunch with amazing pancakes.
Wilma Jean
Great fried chicken.
Smith Canteen
241 Smith StAlways busy but great local coffee spot.
Two Boots
201 W 11th StFun, family friendly pizza. One of our favorites!
Pasticceria Monteleone BK
355 Court StItalian pastries and coffee.
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveFalafel and other Middle Eastern food.
One of our favorite spots, very affordable brick oven pizza
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Enoteca On Court
347 Court StreetOne of our favorite spots, very affordable brick oven pizza
World famous restaurant, fantastic Italian food.
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StWorld famous restaurant, fantastic Italian food.
Avlee
349 Smith StGreek food close by.
Nightingale Nine
329 Smith StPan-asian food. Well regarded.
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetPopular dinner spot.
Hope & Anchor
347 Van Brunt StGreat for breakfast and lunch in Red Hook.
Court Street Grocers
485 Court StGreat sandwiches. Good for breakfast and lunch.
Cubana Café
272 Smith StLively Cuban restaurant.
La Slowteria
548 Court StFancy Mexican food.
Not fancy Mexican joint. Ignore the dumb name, its pretty good.
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OMG Taco
213 Montrose AveNot fancy Mexican joint. Ignore the dumb name, its pretty good.
Ramen. Never eaten here but its supposed to be good.
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Dassara Brooklyn Ramen
271 Smith StRamen. Never eaten here but its supposed to be good.
Shopping
Beautiful store for anything related to knitting or other crafty stuff. Also offers classes.
Brooklyn General Store
128 Union StBeautiful store for anything related to knitting or other crafty stuff. Also offers classes.
Smith Street Tattoo Parlour
411 Smith StWorld famous tattoo shop!
Smith & Vine
317 Smith StThe best local wine store. Friendly and great prices.
Remedies Herb Shop
453 Court StHerbal health and beauty supplies,
A first rate independent book store. They host lots of readings and events.
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BookCourt
163 Court StreetA first rate independent book store. They host lots of readings and events.
Local butcher but also has fresh pasta, rice balls, and sandwiches.
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Esposito & Sons Pork Store
357 Court StLocal butcher but also has fresh pasta, rice balls, and sandwiches.
Essentials
Caputo's Fine Foods
460 Court StThe best local Italian grocery. Fresh mozzarella!
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StThe best large grocery store in the area.
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveGreat middle eastern foods
Park Natural & Organic Foods
350 Court StOrganic foods and health products.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StTrader Joe's.
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StCheese and fancy beer.