Carmen’s guidebook
Food scene
Highly recommended for those nights you wish to stay in town for a classy, tasty, quiet dinner.
6 locals recommend
Duet
6181-6183 Strickland AveHighly recommended for those nights you wish to stay in town for a classy, tasty, quiet dinner.
Neighborhoods
Canarsie
It's sleepy area filled with wonderful people and food markets.
Sightseeing
The Brooklyn Museum is great place to visit when you have some down time.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThe Brooklyn Museum is great place to visit when you have some down time.
Traveler advice
Getting around
The "L" Train takes you to New York City in under 50 minutes
Request a subway map at the Subway Clerk Booth and you're all set to get around Manhattan. Or just Google Uber for a drive into Manhattan in about 60 minutes.
What to pack
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
Make a quick stop at the local Subway station and purchase an MTA card to get around affordably by bus or by train to any part of Brooklyn or New York that you wish.
Customs and culture
Have a small child, you can take a stroller on the train.
Brooklyn people are among the friendliest New Yorkers. Feel free to smile and say hello.
Ways to save
Check out the Berkeley Performing Arts Center in Brooklyn
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What to pack
Avoid carrying heavy bags and travel light when in New York.
If you want to take in the sites of New York City, be sure to travel light and bring an empty tote in case you decide to do a little shopping or bring food home.