Brooklyn Virgins

Hi

On our next trip, we are coming 25th of September, we would like to visit Brooklyn. The question which part of it should we go to for a 3-4 hour or longer visit; DUMBO(aint that a silly name), Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Park slope or Prospect Park which looks really nice? Or any other area which could be fun for a couple of cool looking(we wish) Swedes?

Thanks in advance

Matte75

Brooklyn Virgins

It really depends what the cool-looking Swedes are interested in...

DUMBO

Not much to do in the nieghborhood but great view of the Manhattan skyline, the river and the bridges. It%26#39;s a view you%26#39;ve probably seen in many films.

Brooklyn Heights

Beautiful brownstone neighborhood with a nice promenade overlooking Manhattan - okay but not great shopping (in terms of the quantity of stores).

Park Slope

Beautiful brownstone neighborhood - not quite as snooty feeling as BH (in my opinion). Lots of stores and restaurants and proximity to beautiful Prospect Park.

Willliamsburg

Lots of hip stores, restaurants, hipsters and clubs. Not very interesting architecture (unless your into industrial stuff). Good for the 20 something crowd.

If I had never seen any of this and had limited time, I would probably opt for Park Slope - it%26#39;s a very characteristic Brooklyn neighborhood in appearance and feel (although it%26#39;s wealthier than most) and the park is amazing. If you get a nice day you%26#39;ll enjoy walking/louging/people watching in the big open fields. If you are willing to devote more time to Brooklyn, you could also check out the nearby Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Gardens...

Good luck!

Brooklyn Virgins

Here%26#39;s a couple websites with some good visitor information:

ttp://www.heartofbrooklyn.org/

http://www.hellobrooklyn.com/

We are planning a visit to Prospect Park and surrounding area in a few weeks. How crowded does the park and the attractions (museum, garden, zoo, etc.) get on a nice summer or fall Saturday or Sunday?

I noticed there are a number of concerts in the park on weekends? Are those huge draws, too? Any good leads for picking up picnic or take-out food in the area?

None of the places you mention ever get oppressively crowded on a normal summer or fall day. The Brooklyn museum does get very crowded during the first weeks of very popular exhibits (like the recent Annie Lebowitz show) and after 5pm on the first Saturday of every month (as there are special events and admission is free).

The park only gets nutty on long weekends or national holidays when people come in droves to barbeque. I%26#39;ve never seen big crowds at the zoo. The botanic garden only draws huge crowds for the cherry blossom festival each year. It can be a bit crowded on typical summer weekends, but nothing too overwhelming.

The concerts do draw huge crowds, but that just adds to the fun. There is also a divide between the people who pay to get inside the fence, and those who hang out for free outside.

As far as getting food for picnics, I like Russo%26#39;s italian specialty store on 7th Avenue (2 blocks from the park) and, I think, 13th or 14th street (you can ask when you are there). they make good sandwiches with italian meats etc. and they have pasta, pasta salads and the like. There are a ton of take-out places to choose from on 7th Avenue as well as a couple of grocery stores.

Enojy,

Dan

We %26#39;did%26#39; a day in Brooklyn for the first time, last trip in June. Im not sure of the neighbourd area names, but based on some tips from posters here, we did the following...

Got the subway to Bergin, walked round that area, lovely residental brown stones. We walked down to Smith St, which seemed trendy, lovely shops, bars, restaurants, markets, cafes etc. From there, we strolled back along the prominade, down to DUMBO, and over the brooklyn Bridge.

In a very leisurely way, with no agenda, stopping for drinks and lunch, it took us about 1/2 day and was well worth it. I would highly recommend.

I%26#39;d reco this loop:

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

Cross through Prospect Park

Park Slope (7th Ave or 5th Ave)

Then either:

#2 or 3 train to Brooklyn Heights from Bergen Street. Then walk Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan.

OR

Take bus down Bergen Street to Smith Street. More shopping, bars and dining. Then F train back to Manhattan.

DUMBO%26#39;s not my fave.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

Anyone else?

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A little something from the bald, black man with the booming voice to the trickster on the NYC forum.

And Lotus what is your favourite area of Brooklyn?

Matte75

Billyburg !!!!!

Another great Brooklyn excursion is the Red Hook Ballfields, but you%26#39;ll feel more like you%26#39;re in Mexico or Central America...

If you take the F train to Smith/9th Street and follow the Hispanic people with baseball bags (or google for a map in advance) - you%26#39;ll hit a huge park with soccer field, and several authentic Central American and Mexican food stands. Most people speak English, or another customer can translate for you.

the food vendors will probably be shut down after this year, so its worth going to soon.

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