The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn, New York (NY)

July 2, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
Restaurants in Brooklyn

1. Green-Wood cemetery

500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232-1755 +1 718-210-3080 [email protected] http://www.green-wood.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,047 reviews

Green-Wood cemetery

Reviewed By 377dawnp

It may seem a bit creepy but I love this place because of its beauty and serenity. Green Wood is notable for the number of celebrated and famous people buried there. Yet it's a place for the living--the landscape, the monuments and Victorian statutory and vintage headstones make it an outdoor museum that transports you to a bygone era. One could get lost there along its many winding paths-- signage not withstanding. On one secluded hilltop, I even saw a contemporary yet bucolic scene of a family lazing on the grass for an afternoon near loved ones. Whether your loved one is among the famous or not, it's one of the finest and most beautiful spots in Brooklyn. See it to believe it...acres and acres, so get a map. It's worth the trip!

2. Biggie Mural

1091 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216-1301
Excellent
93%
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Biggie Mural

Reviewed By craig1086 - Atlanta, United States

Before we were about to leave NYC, we stopped by the mural, since we were staying in Brooklyn already. It took us more time to get there then to get our photos, since we went on a weekday. The mural is as pictured. A great tribute to the Bed-Stuy legend. Good quick pit-stop for your Instagram shots

3. Brooklyn Museum

200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6099 +1 718-638-5000 [email protected] http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,594 reviews

Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is one of the largest art museums in the United States and one of the premier art institutions in the world.

Reviewed By USALouise - Gurnee, United States

We traveled from Chicago to visit the excellent Frida Kahlo exhibit, and were very impressed, especially by the large collection of her clothing featured in so many of her paintings and photographs. Great videos, too. But the rest of the museum offered other fascinating exhibits. Don't miss the Do Ho Suh fabric recreation of his apartment on level 5 ("Perfect Home II") --- Note: it's only available for showing on weekends. We especially enjoyed the Dinner Party by Judy Chicago on Floor 4. (Tip: Be sure to wait for a circulating copy of the book that accompanies the exhibit. There were only two copies available when we were there, but without the booklet it's hard to fully appreciate the exhibit).

4. Smith Street

Smith Streetjh, Brooklyn, NY
Excellent
43%
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8%
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Smith Street

5. Carroll Gardens

Brooklyn, NY
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
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5%
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1%
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Carroll Gardens

Reviewed By trvlgman823 - Wilton, United States

Ahh, the days where I grew up and worked in this area. Love Carroll Gardens. Brings back many, many great memories of life there.

6. Park Slope

Brooklyn, NY +1 718-783-4287 http://www.goorin.com
Excellent
60%
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32%
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6%
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4.5 based on 508 reviews

Park Slope

Reviewed By robertlX6978PT - Wiltshire, United Kingdom

We walked up Park Slope and marvelled at the luxurious houses. Two attractions for me were the huge cooperative food store and Annies garden, communal land used by a team of volunteers to grow fruit and vegetables; you can wander in and there are seats to take in the ambiance. In England we would call this area allotments. Park Slope leads to the Brooklyn Museum, Library and Botanical Gardens and of course the Prospect Park is a huge recreational area.

7. Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY +1 718-387-2281 http://www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighborhoods/brooklyn/williamsburg
Excellent
56%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,697 reviews

Williamsburg

Reviewed By chefdino - West Vancouver, Canada

Had a great afternoon wandering around the riverside in Williamsburg. Grabbed the L Train in lower Manhattan for a quick 15 min ride into Brooklyn. Great old brownstones, and building facades with so much character. The views of the New York skyline was fantastic. Enjoyed seeing all of the wall art as we walked about 12 km. Went to artists and fleas a local flea market where budding artists show there wares.

8. Brooklyn Heights

Pierrepont St & Henry ST, Brooklyn, NY http://freetoursbyfoot.com
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
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3%
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4.5 based on 713 reviews

Brooklyn Heights

Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. This exclusively pedestrian walkway is lined with grand historic townhouses and features a playground at Montague Street.

Reviewed By LesL989 - St. Petersburg, United States

I lived here 30 years ago and always visit when I'm back in town. It's quiet and there's lots to see with great architecture, restaurants, and the promenade.

9. Dumbo

Brooklyn, NY 11201 +1 718-237-8700 http://www.dumbo.is/home
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 2,838 reviews

Dumbo

Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another that continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area.

Reviewed By 329john123 - Pittsburgh, United States

Really nice area with views of the skyline and many restaurants and free events in the evenings with really good local bands playing a variety of music. A great place to wind down from the bustle of the city. The only downside is the noise from the subway trains as they travel across the bridge.

10. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Remsen St to Orange St along the East River, Brooklyn, NY +1 718-722-3214 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=136
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,437 reviews

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Offering magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, this 1/3-mile-long sliver of green overlooks Brooklyn's busy industrial waterfront.

Reviewed By 384deannaa

A walk on the Promenade offers a beautiful view of Manhattan. Walking along Montague Street offers many local restaurants to chose from

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