Things to Do in Brooklyn, NY

If you want to get a taste of "real" New York City then you have to visit Brooklyn. It's the birthplace of hip hop and the home of indie rock. Basically; It's where all the cool kids are.

Certainly there aren't as many tourist attractions in Brooklyn as there are in Manhattan but that's kind of a good thing.

If you want to get a taste of the "hipster" lifestyle then you'll want to take the L train to the Bedford Ave. stop. You will arrive in Williamsburg which is the hippest neighborhood in NYC. There's a lot of cool shops and restaurants there worth checking out.

The Music Hall of Williamsburg is a great venue for shows. Artists such as James Blake, Steve Martin, Royksopp, British Sea Power, J Mascis, Wire, and Cake perform there.

There aren't many hotels in Williamsburg. The 808 Driggs Bed and Breakfast is just about the only option.

If you're curious about the home of some of the most famous hip hop and R&B artists of all time then you can take the G train to Bed-Stuy and check it out!

Among the notable natives/residents of Bed-Stuy: Aaliyah, Big Daddy Kane, Mos Def, Lil' Kim, Jay-Z, Norah Jones, Spike Lee, The Notorious B.I.G., Carl Sagan, Chris Rock, Floyd Patterson, and Mike Tyson.

If you're looking for a hotel in Bed-Stuy check out the Best Western Arena.

If you're looking for a more traditional "tourist attraction" type thing there are many of those options as well:

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

A beautiful and interesting place to visit for both curious adults and children. This is one of the many tourist attractions that are included as a part of the "New York Pass."

Brooklyn's Children Museum

Got kids? Take 'em here. It's open every day but Monday (10AM to 5PM.)

New York Aquarium

This wonderful aquarium is near Coney Island so you can really make a day of it!

Prospect Park Zoo

Most people think of the Bronx Zoo when thinking of zoos in New York City but there is a great zoo in Brooklyn too: Prospect Park Zoo. They've got giant rabbits, sea lions, and much more. Free entry with the "New York Pass."

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