TRAVEL
36 Hours in Brooklyn
Justin Kwok
HMGT 1101
Prof. Goodlad
December 10, 2015
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting, interesting and unique places in the world! Things from eating at an expensive restaurant to catching a Nets game, from trying imported or domestic beers to watching the gorgeous sunset on the beaches of Coney Island. Brooklyn offers an endless amount of activities to try and to even scratch off your bucket list. Brooklyn is the most popular borough in New York City. There are tons of attractions to experiment all around. Let’s go explore!
Saturday
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Smorgasburg? 11:00AM
Let’s start our journey in wonderful Williamsburg! “The quaint streets are lined with inventive New York Restaurants, roof top bars, eclectic shops and throngs of people flock to the waterfronts for flea markets and giant food bazaars during the summer”. I recommend you to check out the Smorgasburg, which is made up of food truck vendors that offer a variety of high price dishes. If money isn’t an issue, then you should definitely try it, because it offers a lot of ethnic backgrounds from American to Asian dishes. It is perfect around this time of the year to visit, warm friendly environment and since its outdoors, you’re able to be one with nature. The price per dish should be as low as $5 and as high as $20 but that’s for an authentic lobster roll. The people who attend these places usually have money and the vendors are usually really nice!
ART! 2:00PM
After you’ve murdered your taste buds, feel free to visit Brooklyn’s Art Library which is near Williamsburg and enough time for you to enjoy yourself because it closes at 7:00PM today. This is a place where artists from all over the world get to show off their own personal pieces! “There are over 10,000 sketchbooks drawn by many different artists”. Please take the time to enjoy and admire the works of others. Also you can “nibble on the free chocolate samples at Mast Brothers next door!” This is good for eco because it brings people to visit and explore art. It also helps local and foreigners to showcase their amazing talent.
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Museums are not boring! 5:00PM
This is a great place not just for Jews! To improve your knowledge of ethnicity, enter the Jewish Children museum, you must pay a fee of $13. You can do many activities of all ages, “such as learn and explore Jewish history and heritage in a stimulating and interactive environment”. “There will also be hands on exhibits that focus on Jewish holidays, biblical history, Jewish life and many more”. Lastly they offer a 75 seat audiovisual theater and miniature golf. This is a fantastic place to learn history and to bring out your young and social side.
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Nothing like Pizza in the Big Apple 8:00PM
Feeling hungry? Good! This is a great pizza place near the museum. This place uses a brick oven to cook all its food. They offer much more than just pizza. Of course they offer the typical foods such as pizza, garlic knots and heroes, but they also serve unique toppings like caramelized onions, anchovy’s, kale and seasonal veggies. They also sell a wide variety of sides, drinks and salads. Now that should boost your energy right back up! This establishment has fair prices on the menu and seems to have well trained and educated staff. Also its eco to use a brick stove than an oven to save gas and is much healthier. Plus you can’t leave New York without trying some pizza!
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Body Booster! 9:00PM
You had an amazing day and now you’re tired and ready to relax! With a short walk and $129 you can stay a night in a 3 star hotel on 235 Meeker Ave. it is one stop away from Manhattan so it’s convenient to get to and from other places. They offer parking, breakfast and wifi for free! Yes I said FREE! It’s also accessible for handicaps. It’s luxuries for a 3 star hotel and offers amazing accommodations for people of all ages. The workers are professional and express friendly attitudes. It has a very light and calm ambience.
Sunday
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Luna Park, Coney Island 10:00AM
After you wake up from a great nap, take a nice warm shower and eat breakfast. You can take a train to Luna Park which is located in Coney Island. It’s an amusement park that gives each individual a unique experience. This falls under eco tourism because the park was made to attract and invite guests from all over the world to have fun and to enjoy their stay in Brooklyn. It is located next to the ocean so while the sun is beating down on you, you can enjoy the warm weather with a cool ocean breeze. It is “442 acres wide” which raises concern and problems with mass population and an increase in pollution. They are increasing staff to keep this place clean, fresh and beautiful. It’s also a great chance to create new friendships with complete strangers and to enjoy the fabulous weather with the nearby beaches. Playing in the water and getting a well deserved tan or just reading a book, relaxing. Lastly you can pick up a famous Nathans hot dog from anywhere around Coney Island. There are shops and carts located everywhere!
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Game Time 5:00PM
Congratulations! You just scored some sold out Net tickets for $450 per ticket. Tonight they are going against the Los Angeles Clippers. They aren’t big time rivals but they both represent 2 different coasts. By the way, Barclay Center is roughly a 30 minute walk from City Techs Campus. Jay Z is a part owner of the Brooklyn Nets and it has been reported that he paid 4.5 Million. It’s great if you have a combined interest in rap and basketball. Go Nets!
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Shopping! 9:00PM
Before you go, make sure you check out this mall to purchase gifts for others and souvenirs for friends and family. They offer stores like Pink and Victoria Secret for the ladies and Old Navy and American Eagle for the men. You can also pick up some jewelry from Pandora or Zales. The workers are extremely nice and the mall is very clean. You can bring back clothing, jewelry and memories back home!
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End of your Journey! 11:00PM
Lastly before you head back, you need to rest and relax. I know your feet must be barking, so I found a fantastic hotel 13.7miles away from Coney Island. It offers free wifi and breakfast for $136. Comfort inn is not the best hotel but it offers great service and all you truly desire is a big, comfortable bed. Goodbye and come back soon!
Reference Page
- http://www.timeout.com/newyork
- http://gothamist.com/
- Lunaparknyc.com
- jcm.museum
- Kingplazaonline.com
- Tripadvisor.com/tourism
