36 Hours in… The Brooklyn Waterfront

By Christopher Li

New York City is one of the most popular cities in the world. There are many tourists coming to visit New York City to see the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Madison Square Garden, Museums. Many sport fans come to New York to watch baseball games at the Met Stadium and basketball in Madison Square Garden. One place that most tourists should visit when they are in Brooklyn is the Brooklyn Bridge Waterfront. The Brooklyn Bridge Waterfront is a developed attraction in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Dumbo. The waterfront allows visitors to experience a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline as well as a close up view of the Brooklyn Bridge. It is a great place for relaxation and a great area to have a picnic with your friends or families. After enjoying the Brooklyn Bridge Waterfront, tourists can start their next day at Coney Island for more activities and fun.

Friday

1- Enjoy a Classic, 11:30 A.M.

On a friday little before noon, while visiting the Brooklyn Waterfront, you would want to enjoy something to eat. While you’re walking to the Waterfront, there is a famous pizzeria that you must try out. They’re well known in newspapers and to residents of New York City. Grimaldi’s is a famous coal-fired brick oven pizzeria, the oldest and only one in New York City. The interior of the restaurant style pizzeria gives you a friendly, family atmosphere. The lines to get in could be long but it is worth the wait. This always crowded pizzeria has a no-slice policy, which means you must order the whole pizza pie. One medium pie could easily be shared between two hungry visitors.

2- Refresh Yourself, 3:00 P.M.

There is a lemonade stand near the entrance of walking through the park of the Brooklyn Waterfront. The lemons in the lemonades are freshly squeezed giving it the sour but refreshing taste. There are different choices to select from but plain lemonade is a recommended choice. Lizzmonade is popular around the waterfront because of its cold beverage and unique flavors. It is a great beverage to carry while you explore around the Waterfront or relaxing on the grassy field.

3- Treat Yourself, 5:00 P.M.

Wouldn’t you get tired or would want something cold to cool off after walking and exploring the waterfront? There is a Ice Cream Factory under the Brooklyn Bridge in a Little House-like Lighthouse theme. At The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, there is only the finest and natural ingredients used to make their ice cream. After you get yourself a delicious ice cream cone or in a cup, you could enjoy the view of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skylines.

4- Embracing Your Child At Heart, 6:30 P.M.

If you don’t enjoy standing up to eat your ice cream after you order it, you could go for a walk to Jane’s Carousel and have a seat on the big long steps leading up to the carousel in the open area. You can also take a ride on the carousel for 4-6 dollars. While looking at Manhattan around this time, you’ll be able to see a beautiful sunset behind the tall buildings in Manhattan creating a work of art which could only be captured as a picture perfect moment with a  camera or your eyes.

Saturday

5- Just Like In The Movies, 10:00 A.M.

Early in the morning you could go for a morning jog or walk by the ocean at Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk. The nice, breezy wind along with the sound of the ocean would be relaxing and enjoyable for visitors looking to start their mornings calm and peaceful. The sand will be cool between your toes and start warming up as the day nears noon and the waves will lap at your feet if you’re close enough to the water. The beach is a great place to lie-down and get some Vitamin D but don’t forget your sunscreen! After awhile, you’ll venture to the boardwalk to explore.

6- Chill and Grill, 1:30 P.M.

On a cool, warm afternoon you could visit Ruby’s Bar & Grill. This place is the only full-service bar and grill on the boardwalk with indoor seating. While you’re enjoying your time at Coney Island beach, you could sit down and have a drink. If you’re hungry this is a good place to have lunch.

7- Swimming With The Fishes, 2:30 P.M.

Wouldn’t it be a trick to go to an aquarium and spectate different kind of sea creatures? Well, the New York Aquarium is the best place in the city to do so. During the warmer months, vending carts are located around the facility, offering a variety of snacks. The aquarium has s wide variety of sea animals for you to explore, some animals you can touch, and some that you can feed. There’s even an interactive show at the Aquatheater where you can watch talented sea lions interact with trainers and put on a fantastic show. You’ll come to the aquarium expecting to see some fishes but leave in awe and new appreciation for the ocean.

8- Still All Fun and Games, 4:00 P.M.

End the day just right with even more fun and games at Luna Park, an iconic amusement park in Coney Island. Ride the famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster that stands high and proud within the park. Along with other thrilling and family friendly rides, there are even games that visitors can play and win prizes to take home as a memento of the day. End the day with the wind in your face as you fly through the sky on the rides and catch the sunset as you walk around the park, enjoying the excitement in the air and your companion’s company.

Lodging

The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge (333 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, (718) 246-7000, marriott.com) Over 665 hotel rooms and suites, many with views of downtown Brooklyn, NY and Manhattan. While the hotel has many features such as Full Service Spa, Fitness Center, 75-foot lap Pool and Whirlpool, High-speed wired and wireless Internet access in your room. There is a Shake shack near the hotel that serves a selection of frozen treats created just for the Downtown Brooklyn location.

 

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