Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Brooklyn Heights, New York (NY)

November 21, 2021 Frederic Celentano

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. Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims

75 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-1708 +1 718-624-4743 http://www.plymouthchurch.org/
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims

2. First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

124 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-2504 +1 718-624-3770 http://www.Firstchurchbrooklyn.org
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn

3. Brooklyn Heights

Pierrepont St & Henry ST, Brooklyn, NY http://freetoursbyfoot.com
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
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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.

4. 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
74%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
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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

5. Montague Street

Brooklyn, NY
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Montague Street

Reviewed By ronco0807 - Brooklyn, United States

Reaching from Court Street to the Brooklyn Promenade overlooking lower Manhattan with spectacular views this is an interesting street to walk down. There are a variety of shops and restaurants from diners, Chinese, Japanese, burgers, Thai to Polish. The shops are Mom and Pop affaires. Except for a Walgreens and CVS thee are no huge chain stores so the feeling is definitely local. My only sorrow is that in today's economy there are too many empty store fronts. Sadly, that is happening allover New York.

6. St. Ann's Church

157 Montague St Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3580 +1 718-875-6960 http://www.stannholytrinity.org/
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

St. Ann's Church

7. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic

Corner Henry St & 113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 +1 718-624-7228 [email protected] http://ololc.org/
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic

8. Atlantic Avenue Tunnel

Atlantic Ave. and Court St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 +1 718-941-3160
Excellent
43%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
43%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Atlantic Avenue Tunnel

Built in 1844 by the Long Island Railroad, this tunnel is 17 feet high and 231 feet wide and became part of a train network that eventually expanded to Boston.

9. Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Excellent
20%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5 reviews

Columbia Heights

10. The Telectroscope

Fultan Ferry Landing Cadman Plaza West & Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
The Telectroscope

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