Although its renaissance has only come in the past 20 years or so, Brooklyn is home to some of New York City’s top attractions, museums and flea markets. Here is a list of some of these, based off an article I found online:
Coney Island: As New York’s only amusement park, this makes for a perfect day trip. You can ride on some of the more iconic attractions: maybe the Cyclone wooden roller coaster or the Ferris Wheel. You can grab lunch at Nathan’s Famous, walk down the boardwalk or visit the Aquarium after you’ve gotten your fill of rides. It’s also right by Brighton Beach, New York’s “Little Russia”, where you can try some delicious Russian food (I would suggest Skovorodka) and maybe even visit a Russian bathhouse.
BLDG 92: Located in a former military residence on the Brooklyn Navy Yard, this museum chronicles the history of the former shipbuilding center, which once employed close to 70,000 people. Permanent exhibits examine the yard’s significance throughout history from the Civil War to World War II.
Brooklyn Botanical Garden: The perfect place for anybody who doesn’t want to leave New York but still wants to find some peace and quiet. Founded in 1910, this features hundreds of types of foliage laid out over 52 acres.
Brooklyn Bridge: Opened in 1883, for over 130 years this has served as an enduring symbol of New York’s architectural history. It was the first structure to cross the East River and when it was built was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It still attracts plenty of tourists and locals with its spectacular views of various city landmarks. The Brooklyn Bridge Park has taken 85 acres of the Brooklyn waterfront into a park so unlike any of the other parks in the city that it has to be seen.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum: As the country’s first museum dedicated to children, it’s now one of the most comprehensive children museums, with a collection of some 30,000 objects ranging from dolls to fossils. Here, kids can have fun while learning about Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Flea: A quirky range of items can be brought here, ranging from records to art, representing the “alternative” vibe that has made Brooklyn so famous.
Brooklyn Promenade: While you walk down the Brooklyn Promenade, it can be easy to forget that you’re right near the hectic Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Yet looking out, you can get some real Instagram-worthy views of lower Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.
Brooklyn Historical Society: Founded in 1863, this is located in a four-story building that houses numerous permanent and ongoing exhibits that highlights the role Brooklyn has played in American history. A major photo and research library is accessible by appointment if you’re interested in diving even deeper into Brooklyn’s history.
Brooklyn Museum: Although it’s less crowded than some of the bigger-name spaces in Manhattan like the Metropolitan or the Museum of Natural History, it has just as much, if not more, to offer. Some standouts include a 4,000-piece Egyptian collection, priceless works of art and even a reconstruction of a 17th-century colonial Dutch farmhouse!
Green-Wood Cemetery: While graveyards hardly sound like good tourist attractions, the Victorian mausoleums, cherubs and gargoyles make Green-Wood an exception. It’s the resting place of half a million New Yorkers including Boss Tweed and Leonard Bernstein. You can also check out the massive Gothic arch at the main entrance or climb Battle Hill, one of the highest points in Brooklyn and a pivotal spot in the American Revolution.
Maria Haymandou 