Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent Live music venue, frequented by musicians as well as music-lovers. Famous for traditional jazz, gypsy jazz, afro jazz and bebop
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StExcellent Live music venue, frequented by musicians as well as music-lovers. Famous for traditional jazz, gypsy jazz, afro jazz and bebop
High Dive
243 5th AveEasy-going and cheap neighborhood hang.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful parks in all of New York City. One block from our apartment! Constructed by Frank Law Olmsted, it is a great place to take a walk, go for a run or listen to all of the music during the many summer concert and movie festivals.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
One of the most beautiful parks in all of New York City. One block from our apartment! Constructed by Frank Law Olmsted, it is a great place to take a walk, go for a run or listen to all of the music during the many summer concert and movie festivals.
15-minute walk away. Beautiful koi ponds, Japanese gardens, rose gardens and more.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave15-minute walk away. Beautiful koi ponds, Japanese gardens, rose gardens and more.
Everything Else
Two subway rides or a 20-minute walk. Some of the largest acts in New York come here. Built in part by Jay-Z
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveTwo subway rides or a 20-minute walk. Some of the largest acts in New York come here. Built in part by Jay-Z
Arts & Culture
10-minute walk. This historic building is the crown jewel of Grand Army Plaza.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
10-minute walk. This historic building is the crown jewel of Grand Army Plaza.
15-minute walk away. No entry fee except by donation. Brooklyn-centric art exhibits the best!
Catch the Target Free Saturdays, the first Saturday of every month, to see underground music and more!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy15-minute walk away. No entry fee except by donation. Brooklyn-centric art exhibits the best!
Catch the Target Free Saturdays, the first Saturday of every month, to see underground music and more!
Food Scene
Only one of the excellently reviewed restaurants that line 7th and 5th Avenues.
203 locals recommend
Talde
8 Erie StOnly one of the excellently reviewed restaurants that line 7th and 5th Avenues.
Really delicious Italian restaurant with outdoor seating and native Italian staff. Large and varied wine list.
23 locals recommend
Provini
1302 8th AveReally delicious Italian restaurant with outdoor seating and native Italian staff. Large and varied wine list.
Essentials
Closest supermarket with a juicing station and fresh vegetables.
12 locals recommend
Mr. Lime Fruit & Vegetables
313 7th AveClosest supermarket with a juicing station and fresh vegetables.
Rite Aid
249 7th Ave24-hour convenience store/pharmacy
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveLarger supermarket for regular shopping
358 6th Ave
358 6th AvenueSelf-service, coin-op laundromat with pick up and drop off laundry service
Entertainment & Activities
The Pavilion Theater
Cheap, close-by movies for a lazy Sunday afternoon