When it comes to New York City it is all about locations. If we know what places to go, then all we need to do is pack our stuff and head out to have an amazing experience. Out of the New York City’s five boroughs, Brooklyn is the most recognized one. No matter how it looks on TV, NYC’s most populous borough is best experienced in person. Brooklyn has a lot to offer and it even has a lot of historical attractions for those people who are interested in learning about history. On the Brooklyn Water Front, we have everything we can possibly try such as exquisite meals, sports, entertainment, hotels, an amazing view, and so much more.
Saturday
1. Begging the day with a hot coffee| 8 a.m.
The Brooklyn Roasting Company located on 25 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201is on the list of the Top Ten Coffee Shops in New York City compiled by the New York Habitat. They offer the best quality Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest, Alliance certified coffees and espressos hand roasted in NYC. The prices of the coffees are very cheap starting from $1.50 for an 8oz cup. This roasting company would be the best for the world of coffee drinkers because they have a lot of options to choose from and also because there is nothing better than a friendly staff and this exactly what this roasting company has for you. The history of this place can be told by any of the staff members. If you are curious to know just get into a conversation with any of them, I am pretty sure they will be happy to tell you.
2. Exquisite breakfast at the Iris Cafe | 11 a.m.
The Iris Cafe is located at 20 Colombia place. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seasonally driven new America cuisine. Opened in 2009 by a pair of Brooklyn-raised brothers, Iris Cafe is often described as a hidden gem in the cobblestone streets of Willowtown. Part cafe, part restaurant, part bar, the cozy yet elegant space tucked away in Brooklyn Heights.Ā This cafe is open seven days a week from early morning coffee to late-night bar snacks and cocktails, featuring an array of wines, meats and seasonally rotating produce. The best meal is breakfast. From the breakfast menu, the Iris Cafe has a lot to offer starting with coffee to chilaquiles, the spicy Israely tomato-egg dish. A meal for two would not be more than $30.
3. An adventure at the Brooklyn Museum of Art| 3 p.m.
The museum is located at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238. There is nothing better than a museum for those who are interested on history. This museum offers a lot of art collections from different parts of the world like Egypt and Africa. The general admission $16 per adult, $10 for students with valid I.D, $10 per adult 62 and over, and people who are 19 and under the entry is free. There is special rates apply for group tours. The Brooklyn Museum of Arts does not only offers arts with historical facts. However, the museum also provides stunning spacesĀ for private events such as wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties. This is perfect for those who wish to get marry during their stay in Brooklyn.
4. There’s nothing better than a delightful dinner| 9 p.m.
The Ale’s restaurant Brooklyn location offers up a neighborhood place of refuge for both business and people around the area. The menu incorporates high quality ingredients, the kitchen prepares mouth-watering dishes thatĀ you will not be willing to resist for sure. An item on the menu is Buffalo chicken wings made with Samās Famous hot sauce . This location offers a sprightly bar with a selection ofĀ beers of more than 80 domestic and importedĀ bottled beers for those who love drinking or even once in a while. Besides from beers, they also haveĀ wines and vintage whisks. What an amazing place to eat and have a couple of drinks.
Sunday
5.Ā The Spectacular Hilton Hotel|12 a.m.
After a long day touring different places at the Brooklyn Water Front, there is nothing better than jumping into a comfortable water bed and falling asleep. Of course this can happen at the Hilton Hotel. New York Hilton places you right in the heart of the action. A short distance from the hotel,Ā there are many amazingĀ places you can visit during your stay at the hotel. Some of these places are Times Square, Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, and Broadway. This hotel offers restaurants and bars, with options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also offers a 8,000 sq. ft. fitness center for those who like eating but always having their body on point. This Midtown Manhattan hotel offers a very enthusiastic service. In the morning when you wake up you can enjoy a full selection of hot and cold breakfast items in Bridges Bar offer by the hotel and then take a dipĀ splashdown into the blue pool. The price value for booking at this hotel stars at $179.
6.Ā Smorgasburg| 1 p.m.
On pier 5, welcome to the Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg which isĀ a food market where a lot of different food are sell by diverse vendors. You can get to spend a lot of money depending of the kind of dish you are buying. In the other hand, you also have very cheap menus to choose from for example they have three carnitas tacos for only $9 and they are more than enough for one person. You can walk around the market and decide what you are going to buy, but trust me, you will want to buy a lo of food that you will not be able to eat by your self which is why you need to plan another trip to the Smorgasburg. After you eat, you could go near the water, rest, take pictures, and enjoy the view.
7. Sports| 7 p.m.
After having a wonderfulĀ night and morning at the Hilton Hotel, it is time to head outside and play some sports at the Williamsburg Sport Center. The Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex is dedicated to providing an environment where people of all ages can safely enjoy sports, recreation, fitness, and education. The WISC is committed to providing professional, high quality
programs that are consistent with our belief that we are here to serve our members
and the community. We are devoted to meeting the needs of our members in
a courteous, conscientious manner by exemplifying excellence in all we do. After you finish playing you could just grab a drink and enjoy the view of the water and buildings at pier 5.
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