Guidebook for Brooklyn
Arts & Culture
One of the most renown art museums in the world. A must-see.
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Музей Метрополітен
1000 5th AveOne of the most renown art museums in the world. A must-see.
Lots of modern art :) and a less- known sculpture garden with works by Picasso and Rodin. Tip: free for all visitors every Friday evening from 4-8PM.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetLots of modern art :) and a less- known sculpture garden with works by Picasso and Rodin. Tip: free for all visitors every Friday evening from 4-8PM.
Dinosaurs, gems, human origin... so much to see and learn.
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Американський музей природної історії
200 Central Park West Dinosaurs, gems, human origin... so much to see and learn.
Pieces by Manet, Picasso, Chagall, Kandinsky, Mapplethorpe.
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Музей Соломона Р. Гуггенхайма
1071 5th AvePieces by Manet, Picasso, Chagall, Kandinsky, Mapplethorpe.
Middle Ages museum with beautiful views of the Hudson River. Re-creates architectural details of 15th-century monasteries and houses medieval art and tapestries.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrMiddle Ages museum with beautiful views of the Hudson River. Re-creates architectural details of 15th-century monasteries and houses medieval art and tapestries.
Parks & Nature
One of Manhattan’s most popular destinations. An abandoned rail track resurrected as a green space in 2009. NYC's only elevated park. Runs from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea.
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Парк High Line
One of Manhattan’s most popular destinations. An abandoned rail track resurrected as a green space in 2009. NYC's only elevated park. Runs from Hudson Yards to the northern edge of Chelsea.
During warmer months, this park is one of the best people-watching spots in the city. Live music, live performances. Filled with locals, tourists, artists, musicians, "beatniks, folkies and hippies." Located amidst Greenwich Village and NYU.
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Вашингтон-сквер
Washington SquareDuring warmer months, this park is one of the best people-watching spots in the city. Live music, live performances. Filled with locals, tourists, artists, musicians, "beatniks, folkies and hippies." Located amidst Greenwich Village and NYU.
The garden cultivates a rotating roster of shows that nod to the world’s most cherished green spaces, such as the regal grounds of Spain’s Alhambra palace and Monet’s alfresco sanctuary at Giverny.
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Ботанічний сад у Нью-Йорку
2900 Southern BlvdThe garden cultivates a rotating roster of shows that nod to the world’s most cherished green spaces, such as the regal grounds of Spain’s Alhambra palace and Monet’s alfresco sanctuary at Giverny.
Sightseeing
New York City's Times Square is called "Crossroads of the World". Beware that the area is very crowded. There are more than 100,000 pedestrians on the street on a given day. Broadway theater district nearby boasts 5,000 legitimate theater seats in use. You can buy discounted Broadway tickets for same day performance at TKTS Discount Booths. The booths opens at 2:00 pm.
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Таймс Сквер
New York City's Times Square is called "Crossroads of the World". Beware that the area is very crowded. There are more than 100,000 pedestrians on the street on a given day. Broadway theater district nearby boasts 5,000 legitimate theater seats in use. You can buy discounted Broadway tickets for same day performance at TKTS Discount Booths. The booths opens at 2:00 pm.
Beautiful NYC brownstones, some of the most coveted real estate in the city.
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West Village
Beautiful NYC brownstones, some of the most coveted real estate in the city.
Feels like a different country on a different continent. An overflow of stands selling exotic food things, and amazing restaurants representing the cuisine of virtually every province of mainland China and Hong Kong, plus Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese eateries.
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Chinatown
Feels like a different country on a different continent. An overflow of stands selling exotic food things, and amazing restaurants representing the cuisine of virtually every province of mainland China and Hong Kong, plus Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese eateries.
Iconic NYC, breathtaking views of the entire city.
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Хмарочос Імперської держави
20 W 34th StIconic NYC, breathtaking views of the entire city.
Neighboring island to the Statue of Liberty. A very moving tribute to all the people from so many countries who made the journey to America with dreams for a better life.
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Ellis Island
Neighboring island to the Statue of Liberty. A very moving tribute to all the people from so many countries who made the journey to America with dreams for a better life.
Not to be missed if it's your first time in NYC! Tip: avoid the crowds by for the ferry by prebooking a combo cruise-and-tour ticket (visit statuecruises.com for more information).
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandNot to be missed if it's your first time in NYC! Tip: avoid the crowds by for the ferry by prebooking a combo cruise-and-tour ticket (visit statuecruises.com for more information).
When it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was a feat of engineering: It was the first structure to cross the East River and, at the time, the longest suspension bridge in the world.
Spectacular views of lower Manhattan and other city landmarks (such as the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island).
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWhen it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was a feat of engineering: It was the first structure to cross the East River and, at the time, the longest suspension bridge in the world.
Spectacular views of lower Manhattan and other city landmarks (such as the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island).
Tallest building of the Western Hemisphere to date. 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline.
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One World Observatory
117 West StTallest building of the Western Hemisphere to date. 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline.
Будинок Крайслер
405 Lexington AveNYC’s most eye-popping skyscraper.
5th Avenue storefronts, Top of the Rock observatory, bronze Atlas statue, the Today show plaza, Saturday Night Live, Art Deco murals, very New York.
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Рокфелер Центр
45 Rockefeller Plaza5th Avenue storefronts, Top of the Rock observatory, bronze Atlas statue, the Today show plaza, Saturday Night Live, Art Deco murals, very New York.
Mega transit hub, over 700,000 commuters/day! Beautiful architecture, an iconic set for movies.
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Grand Central ( 41st st. & Lexington Ave) station
Mega transit hub, over 700,000 commuters/day! Beautiful architecture, an iconic set for movies.
Iconic NYC summer - the Coney Island Cyclone + beer and hot dogs at Nathan’s Famous.
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Луна-парк, Коні Айленд
1000 Surf AveIconic NYC summer - the Coney Island Cyclone + beer and hot dogs at Nathan’s Famous.
Iconic NYC building. Not much to see inside, but the streets views are definitely memorable. Lost of open public spaces to relax nearby.
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Будівля Флатайрон
175 5th AveIconic NYC building. Not much to see inside, but the streets views are definitely memorable. Lost of open public spaces to relax nearby.
Beautiful church, rivaling those of it's European predecessors. A Gothic Revival building with intricate marble towers, a cavernous ribbed vault, pointed arches and buttresses. Still an active house of worship.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Beautiful church, rivaling those of it's European predecessors. A Gothic Revival building with intricate marble towers, a cavernous ribbed vault, pointed arches and buttresses. Still an active house of worship.
Food Scene
A wonderful local spot. 20 min walk from the house or 10 min walk from either Ralph Avenue or Utica subway stations. Beautiful outdoor dining area.
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Manny's
212 Patchen AveA wonderful local spot. 20 min walk from the house or 10 min walk from either Ralph Avenue or Utica subway stations. Beautiful outdoor dining area.
Hands-down favorite neighborhood spot. Great atmosphere and great food. 10 minutes walk from Utica subway station.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveHands-down favorite neighborhood spot. Great atmosphere and great food. 10 minutes walk from Utica subway station.
A new local place with amazing French food. A perfect spot for sharing a glass of wine in a relaxing environment if you are not hungry. It's often quiet, probably because it's a new place. The service is great.
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L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdA new local place with amazing French food. A perfect spot for sharing a glass of wine in a relaxing environment if you are not hungry. It's often quiet, probably because it's a new place. The service is great.
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveOyster happy hour and fancy cocktails.
Iconic restaurant. Pricey but amazing scene, known for their bakery, seafood, cocktails, and people watching. We have a tradition of going on Christmas Day.
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Balthazar
80 Spring StIconic restaurant. Pricey but amazing scene, known for their bakery, seafood, cocktails, and people watching. We have a tradition of going on Christmas Day.
Around the corner from the house for a quick cup of coffee, open 24/7.
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Dunkin'
1556 BroadwayAround the corner from the house for a quick cup of coffee, open 24/7.
NYC-style food court :) Ever-changing lineup of dining and drinking options. Right under the High Line Park and around the corner from Meatpacking District nightlife.
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Челсі Маркет
75 9th AveNYC-style food court :) Ever-changing lineup of dining and drinking options. Right under the High Line Park and around the corner from Meatpacking District nightlife.
Wonderful coffee shop that recently opened up next to our subway stop (the further Rockaway Av exit). Yummy coffee to-go or to-stay, free wifi, space to work, and even a printing service called "Print With Me" that lets you send documents to a kiosk for print.
[http://www.printwithme.com/location/dailypress2/]
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Daily Press Coffee and Bar
38 Somers StWonderful coffee shop that recently opened up next to our subway stop (the further Rockaway Av exit). Yummy coffee to-go or to-stay, free wifi, space to work, and even a printing service called "Print With Me" that lets you send documents to a kiosk for print.
[http://www.printwithme.com/location/dailypress2/]
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely local bar that hosts local musicians every single evening. Curated wines, beers, and liquors and small plates for snacks. Awesome atmosphere.
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LunÀtico
486 Halsey StLovely local bar that hosts local musicians every single evening. Curated wines, beers, and liquors and small plates for snacks. Awesome atmosphere.
A popular local bar, 10 min walk from Utica subway station.
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Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdA popular local bar, 10 min walk from Utica subway station.
Panoramic views of Manhattan skyline. Also yummy, locally sourced cocktails.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AvePanoramic views of Manhattan skyline. Also yummy, locally sourced cocktails.
Shopping
Local art, design, fashion, vintage, artisanal market. Open on weekends only! One-of-a-kind finds. Lots of boutiques nearby, open everyday.
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Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StLocal art, design, fashion, vintage, artisanal market. Open on weekends only! One-of-a-kind finds. Lots of boutiques nearby, open everyday.
SoHo
Boutiques on boutiques
Brooklyn Flea
51 N 6th StVintage shopping galore.
Public transportation hub, year-round Greenmarket which brings locally grown goods to thousands of New Yorkers every week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat), and surrounded on all sides by brand-name stores and restaurants. Whatever you need, Union Square will most likely deliver :)
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Union Square
Public transportation hub, year-round Greenmarket which brings locally grown goods to thousands of New Yorkers every week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat), and surrounded on all sides by brand-name stores and restaurants. Whatever you need, Union Square will most likely deliver :)
Entertainment & Activities
So many great shows! Tip: you can buy discounted Broadway tickets for same day performances at the TKTS Discount Booths located at W 47th St & 7th Ave (there are also booth outposts at South Street Seaport and DUMBO Brooklyn). Booths open at 3PM.
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Театр Бродвеї
1681 BroadwaySo many great shows! Tip: you can buy discounted Broadway tickets for same day performances at the TKTS Discount Booths located at W 47th St & 7th Ave (there are also booth outposts at South Street Seaport and DUMBO Brooklyn). Booths open at 3PM.
Метрополітен опера хаус
30 Lincoln Center PlazaWorld-renowned opera
Янкі Стадіон
1 E 161 StFor baseball/sports fans! Very cool venue.