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36 hours in Brooklyn Waterfront

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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36 hours in Brooklyn Waterfront

36 Hours on the Brooklyn Water Front

By BaoYing(Boey) Zhang Dec. 10, 2015

This is a city can warm your heart with love; a city you can hear people say “Hi” to each other with a smile on face every morning though they don’t really know each other.

Waterfront workouts. Photo credit: Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn is finally in Travelers’ radar. Brooklyn is a combination of modern New York and old-fashion New York. This is a city with magic, it makes you knows there are many possibilities can happen in your life as long as you open your heart to actually feel it. You are going to fall in love with this city. You never know when you will meet a person who stops their work and starts talking to you; you never know what amazing story they will bring to you; you never know how the amazing and unknown world they are opening just for you. Brooklyn is a place full of art and love.

Friday

Part of the delicious Pizza from Juliana’s. Photo credit: Juliana’s pizza

P-P-P-P-IZZA 1 P.M.

You can’t leave Brooklyn without having a piece of pizza. Juliana’s Pizza is a New York-style pizzeria. (19 OLD FULTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201) New York-style pizza is always hand-tossed. The website of Juliana’s pizza indicates that “Juliana’s is located in a one-story building, the area was a small but active community.” There are two different choices for the menu, one is “Dine In Menu” and the other is “Take Out Menu” A basic form of tomato sauce, with cheese and place the topping you chose for your pizza, tossed it, the pizza you want is finished.

Shakespeare at Sunset. Photo credit: Alexa Hoyer

MEET CLASSIC 2 P.M.

How can you not hear about Shakespeare in Brooklyn? There is no other better place for watching a Shakespeare show than Brooklyn waterfront. “Since 2010, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has partnered with theater groups from around NYC to bring William Shakespeare to the park.” There are lots of artists in Brooklyn, they can make you actually fall in love with William Shakespeare, people who acting the show actually bring the sense from novel to our real life. They make you having fun while you learning the classic.

DEBORAH KASS: OY/YO. Photo credit: Etienne Frossard

YO 4 P.M.

There is always a random art pop up while you walking around Brooklyn. The artwork, this time, is designed by “Acclaimed artist Deborah Kass’ monumental sculpture OY/YO” It’s always a funny thing to explore by yourself to find out all the amazing sculpture around Brooklyn waterfront. This is a perfect place for taking a picture or sitting down to read a book and enjoying your silent moment.

The sun sets behind Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo credit: New York Habitat

ROSY, FIREY, CLAM 5 P.M.

The Brooklyn Bridge is definitely a “have to go” place when you travel to Brooklyn. It is a bridge that connects the two major boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. On the Brooklyn Bridge website, you can learn: “Since 1883, its granite towers and steel cables have offered a safe and scenic passage to millions of commuters and tourists, trains, and bicycles, pushcarts and cars.” The view from Brooklyn Bridge is always amazing, but the sunset is the most stunning view. It’s absolutely relaxing when you lean on one side of the bridge with your friends or family and just watching the sun sets down.

Saturday

Brunch at Heights Café. Photo credit: Heights Cafe

A MORNING ALARM 11 A.M.

Wake up for food is definitely a good choice. Always the early bird gets the worm. What better place to have your first meal than a place with nice atmosphere and delicious food. Enjoy your egg-based brunch with a cup of coffee, have a conversation with you friends or family, look outside for all the old-fashioned building. Your day should start with cozy mood.

Inside of Bookstore. Photo credit: P.S. Bookstore

SWIM IN THE BOOKS 1 P.M.

You should never miss a bookstore while you traveling. A bookstore can represent the culture of the city. “A used bookshop, by definition, is conservative. It can mock right wing public figures, boast a unique selection of books on avant-garde art, punk music and recreational drugs. These values can be either of historical import or simply anachronistic.” There is nothing can compare to find an amazing value book to read. Every used book tells a story. Come to P.S. Bookshop if you want to know the stories of the books

People waiting for the Kayak. Photo credit: The Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathhouse

GET ON THE WATER 2 P.M.

Brooklyn is a city built on islands, and people live in Brooklyn understand and appreciate the water that surrounds them. This Kayaking program is free for everyone. As Tom Potter, who hosted lessons for kids about kayak describes, “Nothing brings a person closer to the water than paddling a kayak.” We can’t live without water, we can have a lot of fun with water! Kayak is a sport have all kinds of fun, it’s not only let you have fun, but also a sport helps you being healthy.

Inside of Jacques Torres. Photo credit: Jacques Torres Chocolate

SWEET YOUR DAY 3 P.M.

Chocolate is all seasons favorite. Jacques Torres is a must-go place for the chocolate lover. Just the moment you open the door, the chocolate air is around you immediately. “Jacques Torres Chocolate is committed to creating fresh, authentic and handmade artisan chocolates for all to experience and enjoy. We utilize only all-natural ingredients of the highest quality so our food not only tastes better – it is better for you.” You are going to love this place though you don’t like chocolate, or you may start loving chocolate after you visit the place.

WALK WITH ART 4 P.M.

THE FENCE is an annual, summer-long, outdoor photographic exhibition inaugurated in Brooklyn Bridge Park. New Yorkers are always proud of their artworks, no matter it’s the scrawl on the wall or the art collection held in fancy place. Art shows the sense of New Yorkers and the culture of United States, artists use their way to show America in their eyes. It’s a really good way to learn culture from the eyes of artists.

DINNER WITH A VIEW 6 P.M.

Flowers around you; A piano player is intoxicated with his music; a reflection of Brooklyn bridge show on the glass of wine; a breathtaking view show to you right next to your window. The River Café is a romantic restaurant perfect for a date with no doubt. The price (Three-course $115 fixed-price dinner) is expensive but it definitely worthwhile. People should treat themselves good. This is a perfect place to end your day in Brooklyn.

Lodging

Every traveler wants a comfortable, “feels like home”, place to stay after they finish a long day walk on the Brooklyn waterfront. Boutique hotel Hotel Le Bleu (370 4th Ave, Brooklyn; www.hotellebleu.com; from $159) has excellent customer services, and “simple elegance” guestrooms can fulfill your dream without paying over your budget. It’s only three miles walking distance from Brooklyn Bridge, with very convenience transportation. The room features and amenities include almost every thing you expect in a hotel.

If you are looking for a hotel to be kind of fancy, so that you can take good care of your business; or dating a person who means a lot to you, and you want to choose a hotel that can let you and your soul mate have no regret, then Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge (333 Adams Street Brooklyn; www.marriott.com; from $299) is a very good choice. They have the full-service spa to let you have a comfortable mood to end your day, a fitness center for the person who likes to work out everywhere, a pool to enjoy the beauty of water and an awesome meeting event space to make this hotel a perfect place for every event.

Reference

“About Us.” Juliana’s Pizza. www.julianaspizza.com

“About Us.” Heights café. www.heightscafeny.com

Beth Schermer and Tom Pottor. Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. www.brooklynbridgepark.org. Mar 5, 2013.

“About.” The Fence. fence.photoville.com

YO/OY. www.brooklynbridgepark.com

P.S. Bookshop. psbookshopnyc.com

Pete Wells. “An Old Flame Reignited.” New York Times. May 20, 2014. www.nytimes.com

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