Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
One of the great Museums in a great city for museums. Also lots of events, films, etc.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOne of the great Museums in a great city for museums. Also lots of events, films, etc.
Renowned children's museum. We hear it's tres cool, but we're embarrassed to go check it out ourselves, since we are sans kids.
489 locals recommend
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveRenowned children's museum. We hear it's tres cool, but we're embarrassed to go check it out ourselves, since we are sans kids.
Sightseeing
A truly world class Botanic gardens. The nearest entrance is on Classon - walk left (West) on tree-lined Eastern Pkwy, go 4 blocks and turn Left (South) on Classon. Entrance is 2 blocks on left.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveA truly world class Botanic gardens. The nearest entrance is on Classon - walk left (West) on tree-lined Eastern Pkwy, go 4 blocks and turn Left (South) on Classon. Entrance is 2 blocks on left.
A Civil War memorial and arch across from the entrance of Prospect Park. Sometimes it is possible to climb up to the top for a great view of Brooklyn! Farmers' Market there most weekends.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueA Civil War memorial and arch across from the entrance of Prospect Park. Sometimes it is possible to climb up to the top for a great view of Brooklyn! Farmers' Market there most weekends.
Food Scene
Excellent West Indian Food! There are actually several locations nearby.
107 locals recommend
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Excellent West Indian Food! There are actually several locations nearby.
Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.Great coffee & sandwiches
Finally - good Creole food in the neighborhood! Good selection of draft brews as well.
199 locals recommend
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveFinally - good Creole food in the neighborhood! Good selection of draft brews as well.
Lovely French-African fusion food, great bartender and attentive staff.
156 locals recommend
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveLovely French-African fusion food, great bartender and attentive staff.
Everything Else
Brooklyn Public Library
Great, old library. The main branch in Brooklyn.
Nearby laundromat - seems to not always be open, but large machines and fast driers.
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveNearby laundromat - seems to not always be open, but large machines and fast driers.
Arlynne Laundromat
886 Nostrand Ave.Closest laundromat. If you need quarters, ask the attendant.
Essentials
Associated Supermarket
Big grocery store with parking and lots of selection.
Smaller grocery store but still a wide selection, easier walking distance than Associated.
509 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveSmaller grocery store but still a wide selection, easier walking distance than Associated.