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1. Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene

176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Clinton Hill · 143 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Hundreds of vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, new jewelry and arts & crafts. Definitely go for the expanding selection of food!

2. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.3
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 81 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite places to see the latest in theater, ballet, movies and music. Visit the BAMcafe for dinner or happy hour drinks.

3. The Rock Shop

249 4th Ave (btwn President & Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · North Slope · 56 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Check out the upstairs bar and rooftop patio! Downstairs hosts an excellent nightly roster of indie rock bands.

4. The Bell House

8.8
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Gowanus · 145 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Huge bar up front, huge performance space in back, nice outdoor patio. Great drinks, food festivals, shows and more.

Glasslands Gallery is one of brooklyn activities.

5. Glasslands Gallery

289 Kent Ave (btwn S 1st & S 2nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 83 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best spot to discover the next band of the moment has an amazing track record for booking hyped indie-rock acts and the DIY decor gives every show the air of a stumbled-upon loft party. Read more.

Brooklyn Brainery is one of brooklyn activities.

6. Brooklyn Brainery

515 Court St (at 9th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Trade School · Carroll Gardens · 12 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best informal classroom offers cheap and cool sessions taught by a team of enthusiasts in various fields, including teachers, chefs, makeup artists and graphic designers. Read more.

New York Transit Museum is one of brooklyn activities.

7. New York Transit Museum

9.2
99 Schermerhorn St (Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.

Center for Brooklyn History is one of brooklyn activities.

8. Center for Brooklyn History

9.1
128 Pierrepont St (at Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Brooklyn Heights · 26 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Brooklyn examines the borough’s historical, cultural and gastronomic legacies through its permanent collection, rotating exhibitions and events. Read more.

Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg is one of brooklyn activities.

9. Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg

50 Kent Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea will move to its winter location on November 26. Read more.

One Hanson Place /  Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower is one of brooklyn activities.

10. One Hanson Place / Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower

1 Hanson Pl (at Ashland Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Structure · Fort Greene · 16 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea moves here on November 26. Read more.

11. Brooklyn Museum

9.4
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · 423 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Free admission the first Saturday of the month from 5-11 p.m. Read about other free or discounted admission days offered by museums throughout the city on MetroFocus. Read more.

12. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Although it might seem like this place has seen its best years, its still a great spot! Especially in summer season the place literally lights up: you can see brilliant fireworks here on Friday night!

13. Nitehawk Cinema

9.5
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Nitehawk Cinema, officially ending the battle between hungry viewers of independent films and pimple-faced ushers. The new theater & cafe offers in-seat dining. Read more.

Dekalb Market is one of brooklyn activities.

14. Dekalb Market

138 Willoughby St (at Flatbush Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Downtown Brooklyn · 74 tips and reviews
Old Stone House is one of brooklyn activities.

15. Old Stone House

8.0
336 3rd St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Central Slope · 16 tips and reviews
Gowanus Canal Boat Launch is one of brooklyn activities.

16. Gowanus Canal Boat Launch

2nd St and Bond St, Brooklyn, NY
Harbor or Marina · Gowanus · 1 tip
Brooklyn Brewery is one of brooklyn activities.

17. Brooklyn Brewery

8.8
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bowl is one of brooklyn activities.

18. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews
Gateway National Recreation Area is one of brooklyn activities.

19. Gateway National Recreation Area

50 Aviation Road (Aviation Road & Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Southeastern Brooklyn · 2 tips and reviews
Red Hook Ballfield Food Vendors is one of brooklyn activities.

20. Red Hook Ballfield Food Vendors

8.2
Bay St (at Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Red Hook · 59 tips and reviews
Carroll Street Bridge is one of brooklyn activities.

21. Carroll Street Bridge

Carroll Street (btw Nevins and Bond), Brooklyn, NY
Bridge · Carroll Gardens · 12 tips and reviews
Galapagos Art Space is one of brooklyn activities.

22. Galapagos Art Space

16 Main St (at Water St.), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · DUMBO · 53 tips and reviews

23. Down to Earth Park Slope Farmers Market

8.3
5th Ave (at 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Central Slope · 42 tips and reviews

nycHealthynycHealthy: Park Slope Farmers Market is open Sun. 10am-5pm. You can also redeem your Health Bucks this market. Learn more about Health Bucks at http://on.nyc.gov/ateSJ6.

24. Red Hook Farmers Market

Columbia St (at Beard St), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Red Hook · 4 tips and reviews

nycHealthynycHealthy: Red Hook Farmers Market is open Sat 10am-3pm. You can also redeem your Health Bucks, use your EBT, and watch cooking demonstrations at this market. Learn more at http://on.nyc.gov/ateSJ6.

25. Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

9.3
1 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · North Slope · 97 tips and reviews

nycHealthynycHealthy: Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is open Sat 8am-4pm. You can redeem your Health Bucks and use your EBT at this market. Learn more about Health Bucks at http://on.nyc.gov/ateSJ6.

26. Borough Hall Greenmarket

8.5
Cadman Plaza West (at Montague St), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Downtown Brooklyn · 31 tips and reviews

nycHealthynycHealthy: Borough Hall Greenmarket is open Tue, Thu & Sat 8am-3pm. You can redeem your Health Bucks and use your EBT at this market. Learn more about Health Bucks at http://on.nyc.gov/ateSJ6.

27. Fort Greene Park Greenmarket

9.2
186 DeKalb Ave (at Washington Pk), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Fort Greene · 51 tips and reviews

nycHealthynycHealthy: Fort Greene Park Greenmarket is open Sat 8am-3pm. You can redeem your Health Bucks and use your EBT at this market. Learn more about Health Bucks at http://on.nyc.gov/ateSJ6.

28. Carroll Gardens Greenmarket

8.9
252 Carroll St (at Smith St), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Carroll Gardens · 17 tips and reviews

nycHealthynycHealthy: Carroll Gardens Greenmarket is open Sun 8am-3pm. You can redeem your Health Bucks and use your EBT at this market. Learn more about Health Bucks at http://on.nyc.gov/ateSJ6.

29. Cadman Plaza Park

8.4
1 Cadman Plaza E (at Red Cross Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Park · 31 tips and reviews
New York Aquarium is one of brooklyn activities.

30. New York Aquarium

7.0
602 Surf Ave (at W 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Aquarium · Coney Island · 130 tips and reviews
Brighton Beach is one of brooklyn activities.

31. Brighton Beach

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 96 tips and reviews
Maimonides Park is one of brooklyn activities.

32. Maimonides Park

8.6
1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Baseball Stadium · Coney Island · 106 tips and reviews
Barclays Center is one of brooklyn activities.

33. Barclays Center

8.8
620 Atlantic Ave (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Basketball Stadium · Prospect Heights · 534 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade is one of brooklyn activities.

34. Brooklyn Bridge Promenade

9.1
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, NY
Hiking Trail · DUMBO · 61 tips and reviews

35. Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 32 tips and reviews

Anthony D.Anthony DeRico: Best neighborhood in NYC to live, work and play!

Downtown Brooklyn is one of brooklyn activities.

36. Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 33 tips and reviews
Grand Army Plaza is one of brooklyn activities.

37. Grand Army Plaza

8.7
768 5th Ave (at W 58th St), New York, NY
Plaza · 21 tips and reviews

38. Prospect Park Lake

Prospect Park SW (at Parkside Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Lake · Prospect Park · 29 tips and reviews

TraciTraci: Grab some bread from one of the stores on Prospect Park Southwest and Vanderbilt to feed the ducks right inside that area of the park.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of brooklyn activities.

39. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews
Bensonhurst is one of brooklyn activities.

40. Bensonhurst

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 14 tips and reviews
Bay Parkway Water Front is one of brooklyn activities.

41. Bay Parkway Water Front

8.4
7902 Bay Pkwy, New York
Surf Spot · Bath Beach · 8 tips and reviews
Bay Ridge Alpine Cinema is one of brooklyn activities.

42. Bay Ridge Alpine Cinema

5.6
6817 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Bay Ridge · 65 tips and reviews
Status Q is one of brooklyn activities.

43. Status Q

6.9
8218 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pool Hall · Bay Ridge · 9 tips and reviews

44. The Cyclone

9.0
834 Surf Ave (Coney Island), Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · Coney Island · 67 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Truly, one of the best, and still scariest roller coasters EVER! Sit in the back for the wildest whiplash! Discounts for staying on for a second, or third ride.

Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library) is one of brooklyn activities.

45. Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library)

9.0
10 Grand Army Plz (at Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Library · Prospect Park · 121 tips and reviews
Weeksville Heritage Center is one of brooklyn activities.

46. Weeksville Heritage Center

8.4
1698 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Weeksville · 8 tips and reviews
Waterfront Museum is one of brooklyn activities.

47. Waterfront Museum

8.3
290 Conover St (Pier 44), Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Red Hook · 8 tips and reviews
Pavilion Park Slope is one of brooklyn activities.

48. Pavilion Park Slope

188 Prospect Park W (at 14th St), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · South Slope · 132 tips and reviews
Cobble Hill Cinemas is one of brooklyn activities.

49. Cobble Hill Cinemas

8.1
265 Court St (at Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Boerum Hill · 124 tips and reviews
Parachute Jump is one of brooklyn activities.

50. Parachute Jump

8.2
1601-1899 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY
Monument · Coney Island · 8 tips and reviews
Grand Army Plaza is one of brooklyn activities.

51. Grand Army Plaza

9.2
Flatbush Ave (Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Plaza · 58 tips and reviews
DUMBO is one of brooklyn activities.

52. DUMBO

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 83 tips and reviews

53. The Toy Museum of NY

157 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Brooklyn Heights · 1 tip

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This hard to find gem (it’s in an old the Episcopal church) is worth the trouble of finding – although we expectd more from the girt shop.

ReRun Theater is one of brooklyn activities.

54. ReRun Theater

147 Front St (Jay Street), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · DUMBO · 11 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This movie house is located at the back of reBar, a gastropub serving small plates. The theater screens indie flicks; grab a bag of duck-fat popcorn ($5–$7) before settling in for a showing. Read more.

Bargemusic is one of brooklyn activities.

55. Bargemusic

8.7
2 Furman St. (at Fulton Ferry Landing), Brooklyn, NY
Boat or Ferry · Brooklyn Heights · 6 tips and reviews
Maple Lanes is one of brooklyn activities.

56. Maple Lanes

1570 60th St, Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Borough Park · 20 tips and reviews
3rd Ward is one of brooklyn activities.

57. 3rd Ward

195 Morgan Ave (btwn Stagg & Meadow), New York, NY
Art Gallery · 43 tips and reviews
Canarsie Pier is one of brooklyn activities.

58. Canarsie Pier

8.5
Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Canarsie · 33 tips and reviews

59. American Veterans Memorial Pier

7.9
1 Bay Ridge Ave (at Shore Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Bay Ridge · 22 tips and reviews

Brian Anthony H.Brian Anthony Hernandez: Hang out at this Brooklyn pier to get an awesome view of the Manhattan skyline.