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Top 10 Things To Do in Brooklyn

    #1 Brooklyn Bridge
    4 of 5 stars

    For more than 100 years, this wildly picturesque suspension bridge has been a great way to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn, inspiring millions of New York postcards in the process.

    #2 Brooklyn Botanic Garden
    4 of 5 stars

    Explore the beauty of the plant kingdom at the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden, with more than 10,000 plant species and dozens of specialty flower gardens.

    #3 Brooklyn Heights Promenade
    4 of 5 stars

    Enjoy a cinematic view of the Statue of Liberty and a postcard-perfect Manhattan skyline from the walkway extending along the East River, adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge.



    #4 New York Aquarium
    4 of 5 stars

    Dive into an aquatic wonderland at Coney’s Island’s 14-acre boardwalk aquarium, home to more than 350 species of marine life, from sharks to sea lions.

    #5 Prospect Park Zoo
    4 of 5 stars

    Brooklyn’s signature public zoo has walking trails, elaborate indoor habitats, and even a feeding barn where you can share a snack with a farm’s worth of friendly furry creatures.

    #6 Brooklyn Brewery
    4 of 5 stars

    Beer lovers line up to toast and taste at Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Brewery. Accompanied minors can take a tour, but have your I.D. ready if you want to sample the goods.

    #7 Luna Park at Coney Island
    4 of 5 stars

    Test your bravery on the roller coasters and thrill rides of the all-new boardwalk amusement park at Coney Island. Luna Park also has kid-sized attractions for junior daredevils.

    #8 The Gate
    4 of 5 stars

    A quintessential Park Slope neighborhood bar, The Gate offers an incredible selection of beers on tap. The friendly, upbeat atmosphere welcomes locals, visitors, and even mellow dogs.


    #9 Atlantic Terminal Mall
    3 of 5 stars

    Get all of your shopping done at Fort Greene’s massive 5-floor mall, with boutiques, department stores, and a subway stop built right into the bottom level.

    #10 McCarren Park
    3 of 5 stars

    Beloved by Greenpoint and Williamsburg locals, McCarren Park is a 35-acre mecca for sports fans, concertgoers, and a year-round supply of young people relaxing on the grass.

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    Attractions in Brooklyn

    No trip to Brooklyn is complete without a walk across the pedestrian-friendly Brooklyn Bridge. If you want to take the hustle out of your bustle, you could try spending a few hours in the idyllic bliss of the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens - home to 10,000 types of plants. Step up the pace again at McCarren Park and try your hand at baseball, tennis or climbing an old tree. You might also want to soak up some cool and the best place to do that is the Brooklyn Brewery.


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