| | | | | become an icon of New York. By the crossing the |
| Brooklyn New York is one of the most densely | | | | Brooklyn Bridge, you will experience beautiful views of |
| populated New York boroughs and is somewhat of an | | | | the city as you look back on the famous New York |
| undiscovered treasure for many New York | | | | skyline. |
| newcomers. Often overshadowed by the shining lights | | | | 4. Go to Prospect park! This park was designed and |
| of Manhattan, Brooklyn actually holds a variety of | | | | built by the same landscape designers who |
| exciting and excellent sites that hold their own against | | | | constructed Central Park. Prospect park offers a |
| the usual aspects of a typical Manhattan itinerary. To | | | | lovely sanctuary from urban life with it's beautiful |
| discover this fantastic gem of a borough, you can | | | | foliage—it even has a zoo on its grounds! |
| always take a wonderful Brooklyn New York tour that | | | | 5. Brooklyn Botanical Gardens: If you're visiting in the |
| will show you the best that Brooklyn has to give! To | | | | spring or summer months, the Brooklyn Botanical |
| maximize your Brooklyn Experience, look to follow the | | | | Garden is a definite must-see! With a wide variety of |
| "10 Commandments" of a Brooklyn New York agenda | | | | lush, beautiful foliage and flowers, this is a perfect spot |
| below: | | | | to have a nice relaxing day with the family. |
| | | | | 6. Get a slice! Brooklyn is famous for it's tasty pizza. |
| | | | | Make sure you grab a slice, whether you find it at a |
| | | | | local pizza shop or while taking a Brooklyn Pizza tour |
| 1. Brooklyn is the largest of New York's five boroughs, | | | | that is offered. |
| but you should absolutely take the opportunity to | | | | 7. Visit the different Brooklyn neighborhoods: Don't |
| explore it on foot to acquaint yourself with all the | | | | spend all your time in one area! Brooklyn has several |
| biggest streets and smallest allies. For a guided | | | | neighborhoods, all of which have their own distinct |
| experience, you can always take a Brooklyn New | | | | personalities and characteristics. |
| York walking tour, which will guide you to all of the | | | | 8. Pay a Visit to Coney Island: Coney Island is a great |
| most important spots in Brooklyn. | | | | family attraction. With tons of rides, games and food, |
| 2. Pay a visit to Brooklyn Heights: This affluent | | | | right on the beach it's a great little getaway for |
| Brooklyn neighborhood was once home to several | | | | everyone! |
| famous people such as the writer W.H Auden, | | | | 9. Go Shopping! Brooklyn has a great selection of thrift |
| Norman Mailer, Thomas Wolfe and Walt Whitman. | | | | stores and the Brooklyn Flea market is the largest flea |
| 3. Cross the Brooklyn Bridge! The Brooklyn Bridge | | | | market in New York City! |
| connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. As the world's | | | | 10. Have fun! Brooklyn is one of the best hidden |
| longest suspension bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge has | | | | treasures of NYC! |