What to do and see in Williamsburg, New York (NY): The Best Outdoor Activities

December 29, 2021 Etsuko Causey

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.
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1. Get Up and Ride Bike Tours

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Get Up and Ride Bike Tours

We believe the best way to experience a city is on a lightweight and comfortable city bike. We believe riding in smaller groups and at a slower pace creates a more intimate and memorable experience. We believe a friendly local guide will give you the best insider tips and recommendations for authentic, off the beaten path sites AND ... We believe wearing a walkie-talkie and headset keeps you safe and informed during the ride. Don't believe us? Read the reviews and see why we're Brooklyn's #1 rated activity on TripAdvisor.

2. Brooklyn Zoo NY

230 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 +1 347-987-3228 [email protected] http://www.brooklynzoony.com
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Brooklyn Zoo NY

Brooklyn Zoo NY is New York City's newest parkour training facility that revolutionizes the art of movement and fitness. We offer an experience that inspires our members to overcome obstacles both physical and mental. Our services include the art forms of parkour, ninja warrior training, trampoline, tumbling, tricking, dance and more. Please email us for a private lesson and experience the ART OF MOVEMENT

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After an initial mishap, the staff was able to make the experience for all the kiddos a lot of fun. The party was a great success. They were able to tend to approximately 54 kids and made it fun for all.

3. Loudest Yeller Bicycle Tours

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Loudest Yeller Bicycle Tours

Loudest Yeller Bicycle Tours offers two tours. Both are four hours and both cost $45 per person. The Living City Day Tour is a cultural and historical tour of Lower Manhattan. The tour meets at 11AM everyday in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. From there we touch upon Williamsburg and Greenpoint before taking the ferry to the financial district of Manhattan. We take a relaxed route that follows many bicycle paths and neighborhood streets. Along the way our guides will point out tourist destinations and explain the best way to see them. It's a four hour tour and the guides are funny and full of good stories about the places you travel through. The best part of the tour may be the picnic. We stop at a gourmet cheese shop to buy picnic supplies and then eat in Washington Square Park. The Two Bridges Night Bike Tour begins everyday at 7PM, with a ride that covers the environmental history of Greenpoint. Your guide will talk about the effects the Newton Creek Oil Spill (one of the largest in U.S. History) had on the neighborhood, about the city's struggles with water management, the pros and cons of Gentrification, the history of oysters in New York Harbor and Swedish boat building. Along the ride you will see Manhattan at dusk, from across the East River, before biking over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan for a tasty gelato -- and back to Williamsburg. The history is fun and educational -- the scenery is stunning. You will wonder why Paris is called the "City of Lights" after you see how NYC glows. This ride does entail two climbs (the bridges), so you should be prepared to do some pedaling on this ride. The views are well worth the effort.

4. Sun And Air

788 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211-5309 +1 718-388-1669 http://www.sunandair.nyc/
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Sun And Air

Explore Brooklyn like a local! Our stylish fleet of reliable city bikes are perfect for navigating Williamsburg and beyond. Our bikes are available for the hour, the day or the week, just pay as you go! All rentals come with a helmet and lock, and a complimentary map. Our cafe has tasty snacks and coffee, and our friendly staff is happy to help you map out excellent routes to explore in Brooklyn.

5. New York By Bike/Onion Apple Bike Tours

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New York By Bike/Onion Apple Bike Tours

Bicycling in New York is an extraordinary adventure, providing unique perspectives and unusual vistas. Small groups of no more than 10 people. We visit Harlem, The Bronx, Coney Island, Staten Island and Queens.Five day trips are offered. No stress, I don't have a watch. Relax with a snack in front of the houseboats on the Hudson and traverse a cathedral of trees in Inwood Hill Park. We stop at great restaurants and cafes.

6. East River State Park

90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249-1925 +1 718-782-2731 http://parks.ny.gov/parks/155/details.aspx
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East River State Park

7. Brooklyn Bike Peddler

636 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-2206 +1 347-799-2014 http://bkbikepeddler.com
Brooklyn Bike Peddler

Brooklyn Bike Peddler was founded in 2011, with one thing in mind. To be the best little bicycle bike shop in Brooklyn. We still hold that value to this day, that's why we offer the full range of services that we do. As Brooklyn's first fully Licensed and Bonded Second-hand bicycle store. Whether you would like to Buy, sell, trade, rent or repair a bicycle, We have got your back!

8. Renzo Gracie Fight Academy

100 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222-4908 +1 718-704-0631 http://www.renzogracieacademy.com/
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