Explore the magnificent culture of locals spread throughout the Brooklyn Waterfront.

Though recent years Brooklyn, New York, has been transforming into a popular landmark among tourist. There are so many things you can do these days from bike riding to eating delicious cuisine. As Brooklyn grows so does the culture surrounding it. Submerge yourself in art galleries, unique restaurants, museums and creative events that can only be found in the Brooklyn Waterfront.

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Friday

1) 3:00 P.M. Culture of the Food Truck Nation

Head to 56 Jay street and explore the varieties of cultural food Dumbo Food Truck Lot has to offer. The menu is different everyday. On Fridays you will have the opportunity to taste Thai noodles from Mamu Thai Noodles. How about stopping by the next truck, Sweet Chili which allows you to create your own platter with items such as green mango, honey chili pork. The owner of this truck, Lisa, tries to tell a story with every dish she created.

2) 4:30 P.M. New Culture, New Life

Will you like to see something awesome? How about Erie Basin which has a nice selection of vintage jewelry such as rings, brooches, tie clips and other delicate small items. When you walk in the space itself is a blank canvas. The floor has a black glossy color with all the walls painted white. Erie Basin contains pieces from the 18th to the 20th century. All around the area you will find boutiques which are known for their strong identities.

3) 10:00 P.M. Connect with a New Crowd

En your Friday at Grand Ferry Tavern is the perfect place for a late dinner night is a comfortable tavern just off the East River. They offer an impressive beer and cocktail selection and their seafood is always fresh. Visit during the hours of 5pm-7pm for their Oyster happy hour. This provides you with a platter of oyster for half-price along with a vintage vibe mixed sauce of Brooklyn. This throwback bar is filled with a hipster population. The outside of the bar is plain while the inside is a cool dark wood, filled with vintage decorations and classic jazz and rock music. Grab the opportunity and get their signature Manhattan #2308 which features their own single barrel 101 Proof whiskey.

Saturday

4) 10:00 A.M. How do Locals get their Produce?

Find out why the Brooklyn Grange is the leading rooftop farming business in the U.S. For $10 make a reservation to take a tour at the Brooklyn Grange. The tour gives an inside look to urban agriculture and sustainability. After you’ve finished studying the crops, the group pops over to the Brooklyn Grange’s farmers market for a taste of their fresh produce and hot sauce. One of their main mission is to be able to produce nutritious food by also helping the environment which contributes to our culture.

5) 12:30 P.M. Sweet Tooth?

Craving for some desserts? Head to Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies and try some of their exquisite pies. For $18 you can get an 8 inch pie to feed 4 people. For $6, Unique to Red Hook, their Swingles come in a variety of flavors such as The Classic, Raspberry, and the Raspberry Blonde Swingle, all in where the key lime flavor really shines. When you enter you will notice the place is very bright and customer friendly. The place is full of decorations that bring out the waterfront culture in this place. From photographs of fisherman, paintings, Drawings and fish toys hanging around the walls. It is also known as one of the two commercial bakeries in the U.S that juices fresh key limes in house. They are open everyday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

Photo Credit: Jose Castillo

6) 2:00 P.M. You can’t Cross the Sea by Just Standing There

The Waterfront Museum is a hidden gem containing maritime history and culture. The museum is located in 290 Conver ST at Pier 44. It was founded in 1985 and the Museum is the actual Barge that once carried Goods from the Ocean to the train tracks of Brooklyn and New Jersey. Saturdays is free admissions from 1:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M. Once aboard, visitors can view the captain’s original living quarters and the tools they used in their everyday life. The museum holds special events and activities such as contra dance, pirate shows, a showboat circus, river songs, theater, opera and much more. Best thing of all it is completely free on a Saturday.

Photo Credit: Jose Castillo

7) 6:00 P.M.  Rest

Tired? Why don’t you stop and take a rest by Pier 44 Waterfront Garden. The park is meant to be a quiet refuge on the waterfront. The park is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view of the harbor, statue of liberty and the ferries passing by. The people who visit here sit and contemplate the New York harbor with its mix of industry and maritime activity. Although an unofficial park, it has slowly become a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Before you leave the place make sure you take pictures of the breathtaking views of the statue of liberty and the harbor.

8) 11:00 P.M. Tonight we are not Sleeping

Ready to listen some local music? Then Sunny Bar is your place. There is often fantastic music at sunny and particularly enjoyed the bluegrass folk and country jam which is good for the soul and mind. The bar has retro vibes with its decorations of flea market quality ornaments. Sunny Bar has live performances almost every night. Their menu consist of low price beers and the servers are also very generous with the pours of alcohol served in old juice glasses and canning jars. There are different rooms with different music playing without competing without competing with each other. Allow its musical spirit to flood over your soul and make you a better person. While you’re at it, go outside and get a view at Lady Liberty in the harbor beyond, and remember how precious your freedom is. The bar is open from 11:00 p.m to 4:00 am on a Saturday.

Sunday

9) 10:00 A.M. Scared Yet??

Stop by the Navy Yard located at 63 Flushing Avenue at Carlton and Flushing and explore the culture that BLDG 92 offers through their year round exhibition Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present and Future”. The place also offers a rotating gallery currently featuring photos of the naval yard’s USS Constellation fire. Admission is free and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you would like to enjoy a tour and feed yourself with knowledge than arrange a tour for only $8. Enjoy the unique architecture that Navy Yard has to offer.

10) 12:00 P.M. Smoked Barbecue!!!

Enjoy some lunch at Dinosaur Bar B Que which opens from 11:30am to midnight everyday. Things have change drastically in the last decade as an obsession with real wood-smoked barbecue has taken hold of the city’s carnivores. Note the reclaimed wood, the chandelier made of bottles, the vintage pinball machine on the wall. The place also offers live night music from genres such as jazz swing.

11) 2:00 P.M. New Culture, New Life

Will like to try a new activity? How about rock climbing? Come to Dumbo Boulders which opens during the weekends from 9am to 8pm. You will be able to purchase the $10 “Day Pass” which gives you access to rent a pair of climbing shoes and other equipment. This is a great price considering most indoor gyms who offer this activity charge around $28. The boulders all have different difficulties which is great for both beginners and those with experience.

12) 4:00 P.M. Learn more…

Ever heard of the Inuit and Arctic culture? Visit Look North Gallery to enlighten yourself though its gallery. Explore unique sculptures that represent the different communities such as the Whale Cove, Savoonga, Blaker Lake and many more. There are also different and rare prints hanging around the wall from different artist. One of these prints is “Women Speak of Spring” by Kenojuak Ashevak which is being sold for $1800. The museum offers a variety of exhibitions. Currently they are holding the Polar Light: Greenland, a climate change awareness project.

13) 6:00 P.M. Creative Clash of Cultures

Whether you are familiar with Asian or Mexican culture  or even if you would like to be introduce to it, visit Good Fork. The restaurant serves traditional market-driven fare with an Asian-inspired twist: farm-raised chicken, for example, comes with a black-bean butter sauce, and sides include kimchi rice and Korean shrimp-scallion pancakes. Their menu prices ranges from $11 to $30. The restaurant has a secret area where you can sit and enjoy lunch outdoors. Good Fork is open from 5:30 to 10:30 pm.

Photo Credit: Jose Castillo

Lodging

The 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a brand new hotel recently placed around this area. The hotel offers beautiful views of the park and Brooklyn Bridge. Inspired by the East River and Manhattan Skyline views, each room is designed for comfort with pure natural elements. For $291, enjoy a good night sleep with comfortable and excellent service.

Resources
Look North inuit Gallery, (n.d) Retrieved From
http://www.nycgo.com/museums-galleries/look-north-inuit-art-gallery-red-hook
Waterfront Museum, (n.d), retrieved May 14, 2017 From
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60827-d309720-Reviews-Waterfront_Museum-Brooklyn_New_York.html
Sunny Bar Events, (n.d), retrieved May 14, 2017 From
http://www.sunnysredhook.com/events

Come and link to the history of Brooklyn through its delight of food, activities, and known historical places on wars.

Photo credit: Maricel Rodriguez

You cannot visit Brooklyn without knowing its history. There is plenty of history behind the cemetery and piers as well as in food. Long ago what it used to be some of the commercial piers are now operating as public parks or have become part of the industry city. Brooklyn is known for its beautiful architecture now seen in Brooklyn’s Terminals, restaurants to graves.

Friday

1) 3 P.M. COME AND TRY

As soon as arriving, come and eat the world’s most extraordinary handmade cheesecakes with premium ingredients at Junior’s Restaurant in Brooklyn. In 1929, Harry Rosen opens a restaurant named Enduro and expands to a full service restaurant with a night-club entertainment, but after World War II, the city wasn’t interesting in visiting restaurants or nightclubs and as a result of that Enduro had to close its doors in 1949, but in 1950, Harry opens Junior’s Restaurant with a family-style touch. Since then, famous mayors, presidents, hall of fame athletes, authors, singers and movie stars have come to this restaurant for their great food, service, fun and their greatest cheesecakes. (Cheesecake prices range from $25-$68)

2) 4 P.M. FROM THE PAST

Take the Brooklyn Tolley tour to start your visit at the graves in Green-Wood Cemetery which was founded in 1838 and is now listed as a National Historic Landmark. The tour includes who built, who worked and who served at the Army Terminal (our next stop). Green-Wood cemetery helped inspire the creation of Central and Prospect Parks due to its finest art and architecture. About 560,000 people rest in this cemetery, including Civil War generals, politicians, artists, inventors, entertainers, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein, Horace Greeley, Charles Ebbets, Boss Tweed, Louis Comfort Tiffany. This cemetery is a Revolutionary War historic site where the battle of Long Island took place. (Tour cost for nonmembers $30 and $25 for members).

3) 7 P.M. ARMY BASE

Visit the Brooklyn Army Terminal to discover its importance in transportation through World War II until 1960. In 1918, The Brooklyn Army Terminal served as the major military depot and supply base in the United States through World War II. During World War II, the Brooklyn Army Terminal was greatly trafficked since it was the headquarters and nerve center of the New York Port of embarkation. About 20,000 military and civilian personnel were employed. Today, Brooklyn Army Terminal is functioning as a commercial and industrial complex.

4) 8:30 P.M. SEAPORT

South Brooklyn Marine Terminal is a shipping, warehousing, and manufacturing port of New York and New Jersey that was opened in 1960. Around the 1930s the south Brooklyn Ferry operated from Municipal Ferry Pier to South Brooklyn Terminal. Some of the limited operations at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal were the importation of cocoa beans. South Brooklyn Marine Terminal is presently operating as vehicle processing and storage, or parking surface.

Photo credit: Maricel Rodriguez

Saturday

5) 8 A.M. BROOKLYN PIER

By the early 1900s, Bush Terminal Piers Park was opened by the Bush Company as a cargo handling terminal dealing with both sea and rail transport although the warehouses, railroad and the factory loft were built around 1892-1925. Since the rail transportation was expensive they were only handling guaranteed orders of cargo. Later on, Irving Bush was able to sign a contract with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Back in Irving Bush’s time was hard to make people believe in his company, he decided to import bananas for his own account, ships were loaded with bananas to his piers and later he shipped them to his rail carriers, given him the success, he followed the coffee and cotton shipments. Today, the Bush Terminal is known as the Industry City.

6) 9:30 A.M. UNDER VERRAZANO BRIDGE

Denyse Wharf is actually a remnant of the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776; is where the British landed. When the war became imminent the British ships had gathered in the Narrows, the American patriots fired upon the HMS Asia on the Fourth of July in 1776 and the British returned the fire, damaging the home of the Denyse family. On Aug 22, 1776, the British army landed at Bay Ridge and proceeded north to meet the American patriots which become the largest battle of the war. It is believed that in 1783, British troops departed to Long Island from this wharf. Today, the only lasting wharf in the area is Denyse Wharf that is located under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

7) 11 A.M. THE REMAINING

Harbor Defense Museum is the only army museum in New York that has an admirable collection of military artifacts from the Revolutionary War to World War II. This Museum is within the heart of Fort Hamilton in Bay Ridge. The Harbor Defense Museum has the history and evolution of New York City’s coastal guard systems. (Free admission and tours) The tour lasts for 90 minutes and welcomes senior groups.

8) 1:30 P.M. BATTLEFIELD

Old Stone House and Washington Park has been part of the history since 1699. It went from a Dutch community to the battlefield of the American Revolutionary War. The path of the United States’s independence began in August 1776 with the battle of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn battlefields took place in Gravesend Bay, Green-Wood Cemetery, Prospect Park, Fort Greene Park and Fulton Ferry Landing. The Old Stone House was the culminating location of the Revolutionary War. However, the battle of Brooklyn resulted in the victory of the British but the British failed to capture Washington and his army which gave him the victory to America.

9) 3 P.M. HUNGRY

Peter Luger Steak House is rated as the top steakhouse in New York City since 1984. The Peter Luger Steakhouse has earned the Michelin Star and has joined the position of American classics. Peter Luger will only serve USDA Prime. On Saturdays (until 3:45P.M.) you can order chopped steak USDA Prime, on daily basis you can order Luger-Burger, lamb, double thick chop split salmon, grilled with potato and vegetable and more. (The USDA Prime selection procedure is still performed by members of the Luger family, and reservations are also available for 10 or more people).

10) 6 P.M. SUNSET VIEW

After having a good meal, come to visit the Four Sparrow Marsh to relax upon the sunset to watch the birds. The Four Sparrows Marsh preserves the native fauna and flora. The park is home of many birds such as the ducks, gulls, bobolinks, snipe, wading and woodland birds and little blue herons. And some of the plant-life is mudflats, marshes, and meadows. The Four Sparrow Marsh has inhibited members of Canarsie tribes who would probably have used the marsh for hunting and fishing.

11) 9 P.M. NIGHT-OUT

Sunny’s Bar was opened in 1890 but became beloved in the 1990s. The great ambiance will make any person arrive to Sunny’s Bar by car, a cab, on foot, by bicycle and even on a boat. Sunny’s Bar will hold events, and live music performances on Saturday’s night, you can bring your acoustic instruments and your songs. If you are looking for a great cheerful night with live music, then you must visit Sunny’s Bar, at least one new friend you will make after coming here.

Sunday

12) 8:30 A.M. SKYLINE VIEW

In 1965, the 25 acre park was named Sunset Park, a demographically diverse neighborhood of Dutch, Irish, Polish, Scandinavian, Italian, Latino and Asian. By the 19^th century it became the regarded center of interest for many immigrants. The beauty of Sunset Park comes when you sit at the top of the hill that overlooks the neighborhood and at the western side of the park you will get a gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline. You can enjoy an afternoon in Sunset Park at its playgrounds, pool, and basketball and handball courts.

13) 11 A.M. TO THE NATIVE PLANTS

The Narrows Botanical Garden has been in Brooklyn for 20 years. It is a great place for you to come enjoy a beautiful morning at the Narrows Botanical Garden. The Narrows Botanical Garden is rated as one of the top 15 botanical gardens in New York City that have native plants and animals. Prepare the camera to take very beautiful pictures of the native Brooklyn’s flora and fauna here at this botanical garden. You will find The Native Plant Sanctuary, Zen Garden, Lily Pond, Native Meadow Flower Hillside, and The Old and Modern Rose Gardens. Among the native animals are the east coast native turtles, native birds, bees, as well as chickens. The Native Botanical Garden is there to create conscious about nature and of the precious plants and animals that belong to the Brooklyn area.

14) 12:30 P.M. FISHING

American Veterans Memorial Pier is the most popular place for fishing and its great views of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, The Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan Skyline. The American Veterans Memorial Pier offers educational program and recreational activity, such as fishing. The fishing program is recommended for ages 8 years and older, and offers the ethics of fishing and the ecology of waterways. The saltwater program perfectly fits your fishing skill, from starters to advanced fishers. One the fishes available at this pier are the pumpkinseed sunfish, chain pickerel and carp. It’s free and the equipment is available at the pier (first-come, first-served).

15) 3 P.M. THE BEST FOR LAST

Do not leave without first going to eat at the Randazzo’s Clam Bar. Randazzo’s Clam Bar is much known for its sauces The suggestion for you is to eat Calamari Sauce. Randazzo’s sauces are the reason why people visit this place and it’s been in Brooklyn for decades. When Hurricane Sandy hit Randazzo’s Clam Bar many people were saddened, but once it got back many people cheered. Randazzo’s Clam Bar is an Italian-American cuisine own by the Randazzo family. In 1964, the bar initiated only with six items, excluding the sauces. Now it goes from combo (scungilli, mussels, shrimp and calamari served with their famous hot or medium sauce, $22.95) to fried calamari that is served with their famous hot or medium sauce ($13.95), to lobster to oyster to sauces such as red or white clam sauce ($17.95), marinara sauce, calamari sauce, and lobster or shrimp sauce.

Lodging:

Come to stay at one of the Brooklyn’s best historical hotels near the Brooklyn Waterfront; Brooklyn Way Hotel, BW Premier Collection or Hotel BPM- Brooklyn New York

Reference list:

American Veterans Memorial Pier. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/american-veterans-memorial-pier/events/2016/06/11/saltwater-fishing

Pohole, F. M. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sunset-park.com/

Narrows Botanical Gardens (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.narrowsbg.org/

Navigation. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://peterluger.com/

Home of the World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.juniorscheesecake.com/blog/restaurants/brooklyn/

Randazzo’s Clam Bar. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://randazzosclambar.nyc/

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South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. (2015, July 13). Retrieved from https://www.nycedc.com/project/south-brooklyn-marine-terminal

About / History. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.green-wood.com/about-history/

Hotel BPM Brooklyn. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://hotelbpmbrooklyn.com/

Brooklyn Way Hotel, BW Premier Collection. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-brooklyn/brooklyn-way-hotel-bw-premier-collection/propertyCode.33147.html

Bush Terminal Park. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bush-terminal-park

Welcome Home! (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sunnysredhook.com/

Four Sparrow Marsh. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/four-sparrow-marsh

Where Brooklyn comes to learn, play, grow and connect. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://theoldstonehouse.org/

DENYSE WHARF, Bay Ridge. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://forgotten-ny.com/2008/10/denyse-wharf-bay-ridge/

Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton. (2011, April 07). Retrieved from https://www.nyc-arts.org/organizations/356/harbor-defense-museum-at-fort-hamilton

During the summer Brooklyn is a burning hot season with a great view by the waterfront that surrounds Brooklyn. South of Brooklyn by the Belt Parkway there is an amazing view of the river that connects to Hudson river and the Coney Island beach.

A path for pedestrians to walk by the river that connects Brooklyn and Staten Island with the Verrazano Bridge also a bike lane for bikers, then right next to the path is the Belt Parkway highway.

The Belt Parkway was constructed in February 1930 for faster transportation around the waterfront in Brooklyn. The Belt Parkway also connects to the BQE ( Brooklyn Queens expressway) that is also near the waterfront of the west coast of Brooklyn. Today the Belt Parkway is used everyday by commuters’ to drive to Verrazano Bridge to get to Staten Island or simply pull over by Dyker Park to enjoy the shade of trees and the view of the water. Also many residents enjoy fishing by the river. Walking or bike riding through the pathway many fishing rods will be seen standing, waiting for the bite of a fish.

The most common airport used in Brooklyn for international flights is the JFK Airport  which is also close by the Belt Parkway and only 20 minutes from the Verrazano Bridge. Also 20 minutes away from the Comfort Inn Brooklyn Hotel located 3218 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235 US  whereas for a room for two is about 198$ a night. Also Best Western  is located 3003 Emmons Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11235 were prices are also between $160-$199 a night. 

People enjoying the refreshing water in the hot sun

Biking on the belt parkway heading southeast can get you to Coney Island amusement park which is a packed place in during the summer day and night. During the hot summer its a perfect place to go in the beach of Coney Island to refresh from the beaming sun. Also the rides are available from 12pm tp 8pm during the week and 11am to 11pm during the weekend. Tickets for Luna Park go by credit, for 60$ two people can ride about 5 to 6 rides one time. The lines do get a bit long, but the wait is about 15mins for some of the best rides.

At night in the summer on the weekends from 10pm to 10:30pm there are fireworks and its a beautiful view especially from the wonder wheel. Watching the different color flairs light up the sky then see the reflection from the beach just enlightens the whole park.

Since 1916 Nathan’s restaurant host the yearly hot dog eating contest every July 4.  Hundreds of people go and watch how 10 contesters face off in eating the most hot dogs they can in under 2 minutes.

Brooklyn with its unique style and diverse culture is one of the most artistically exalted boroughs in New York. With stunning scenic views of the city skylines along the Brooklyn Bridge park, exploring the trendiest neighborhood, Williamsburg, the streets are lined up with inventive restaurants, rooftop bars, boutique shops for the locals and tourists. Brooklyn has something for everyone. Being a melting pot of diversity, with the past and present meshed together, Brooklyn has a distinct culture to be explored.

(Photo credit: OhRanger.com http://www.ohranger.com/ny/east-river/photos/east-river-state-park)

Friday

• 3:30 pm | Learn the local
  Williamsburg, known for its abundance of artistic expressions established many local shops that exhibit the neighborhoods distinct art culture. While exploring around, you may come across random street art, local antique stores and art museums. The City Reliquary is a non-profit community museum. The museum traces the history of New York city’s 5 boroughs with its exhibitions of cultural items and antiques. The museum is a great spot that presents insight to the borough’s culture, just at the cost of $5, with also the occasional movie night.

• 5:30 pm | Walk at the park
  Head on down to the East River state park for a relaxing Saturday afternoon with great waterfront views. The park has been nicknamed the Williamsburg Waterfront. The park is built on the former site of the Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal, the first offline railroad terminal to be located in Brooklyn.  Historic remnants like cobblestones streets, bits of the old rail yard, and a discarded dock remain after the park development. While walking and watching the geese and people unwinding, you can get some food from Smorgasburg fair, which is a seasonal outdoor food market on Saturdays (11am-6pm). It’s an opportunity to explore endless options of different types of food offered by 75+ vendors. Grab something to eat and enjoy the incredible views of the Manhattan skyline as the sun sets.

• 7:30 pm | Movie night
  Dinner? Movie? Both possible at one place as the Nitehawk Cinema is a dine-in theater. It is New York’s first cinema eatery screening independent movies. The theater features a full-service restaurant on the first floor serving entrees burgers, fish taco & pork buns, also serving specialty meal and drink items inspired by its films. Get the tickets to movies and order off the menu, whether you want a full meal or light snack during the movie, they’ve got it. The theater is just like any theater with rows of red foldable seats and small tables fixed between every 2 seats where the servers can place your food. Located in Williamsburg, the cinema expresses another form of culture that fits in the artistic district. The Nitehawk Cinema offers a unique experience of combining the culinary and cinematic culture.

• 9:30 pm | Indie night
  Live music is one of the cultural hallmark of brooklyn’s nightlife. From underground and off-the-books communal gatherings, the borough of homes and warehouses began to DIY these spaces into music venues just to display the musical talents from around the borough. Music Hall of Williamsburg presents the concert culture of indie rock. Although concerts can vary from indie rock to electronic, folk and country. The basement level, including the balcony seating with each level of its own bar and large mounted screens broadcasting the show, gives it a laid back feel in a concert hall.

Saturday

• 12:00 pm | Historical background
  BLDG 92 is an exhibition center of the Brooklyn navy yard.  BLDG 92 offers a variety of public tours, exhibitions, and programs. The BLDG 92 exhibits are open on Saturday, 12–6pm and admission are free. Known for its “The Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present, and Future”, which is a three-floor interactive exhibition about the rich shipbuilding history and the contributions made at the Yard to American industry. The excellent collection of pictures and documents showcases natural, cultural and social impacts relating to the legacy of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Take a coffee break at the new location of the Brooklyn Roasting Company, which offers coffee, sandwiches, salads, beer, and wine.

• 2:00 pm| Culture appreciation
  The Brooklyn Historical Society is a museum, library, and educational center preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn’s 400-year history. Founded in 1863, the museum is located in a landmark Queen Anne–style building. The museum exhibits the impact on the culture of Brooklyn, introspective display of the black community, the transition of the industrial waterfront to creative community with new waves of immigrants. The museum comprises of numerous permanent and ongoing exhibits. A major art gallery and library offers an extensive amount of background of Brooklyn

• 4:00 pm | Music on a boat
  Located along the Brooklyn waterfront, Bargemusic is a classical music venue and cultural icon. Bargemusic has been offering the local audience and tourist the experience of chamber music in a fittingly intimate setting. The intimate and unique music hall is a 100-foot steel barge, built in 1899 coffee barge. On Saturdays, free admission for an hour of music concerts is offered at 4 p.m, otherwise, the tickets cost around $5 dollars. Enjoy the showcase of classical chamber music on a floating barge, with a great view of the Manhattan skyline, as it slightly sways on the water currents.

•  6:00 pm | Down the Dumbo
  Being on the Brooklyn waterfront there no way to escape the crowds of tourists on the DUMBO neighborhood. Like many Brooklyn neighborhoods, DUMBO is known for its incredible art scene as well. The artists, culture and history and local art make it a vibrant art scene. DUMBO is a great spot to view the Brooklyn bridge and views of the lower Manhattan. The old manufacturing warehouses are well preserved, now mostly used for housing, office space, and local stores. Exploring Dumbo, you’ll come across its original cobblestone streets, remnants of the freight train tracks. While exploring, grab a slice of pizza at Grimaldi’s pizzeria which is a must-try or get to One Girl Cookies, which is a traditional bakery specializing in handmade baked goods, offering coffee and wine as well. Make sure to put on your most comfortable shoes and get ready to experience the true Brooklyn experience in the waterfront neighborhood of DUMBO.

• 8:00 pm | Theatre night
  St. Ann’s Warehouse is an off-broadway venue that produces and presents a diverse range of theater performance. St. Ann’s Warehouse located at Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO was a former 1860 tobacco warehouse, redeveloped into a theater by 2015. St. Ann’s Warehouse at the DUMBO location is a vital addition to the cultural development of the neighborhood, as the live performances present the theatrical roots oBrooklynyn. The tickets, ranging from $35-$45, can be bought online in advance with the perk of choosing a seat of your preference. It has easily become one of New York City’s most important and compelling live performance destinations.

Sunday

•  12:00 pm | Seafood shack
  With the abundance of fresh seafood restaurants & markets, it is a Brooklyn must to eat at one of the culturally appropriated seafood shacks. Head out to Red Hook for authentic, crab-shack style seafood fare and mini golf course. Brooklyn crab is a tri-level seafood shack, great for its indoor/outdoor seating, bar, and a mini golf course. The atmosphere has a beach theme making it look like it belongs on a boardwalk, overlooking the Brooklyn waterfront.

•  2:00 pm | Art stop
  With all the local art stores and venues sprawling Williamsburgs, the artistic expression has swept its way into many other neighborhoods of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn waterfront artists coalition (BWAC) located in Red Hook is a nonprofit organization, presenting art from emerging artists to be accessed easily. Housed in an old 19th-century warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront, the BWAC gallery admission is a suggested donation fee of $4.  The space is huge with, thick stone walls of 2 floors showcasing artworks ranging from art in every medium from the traditional to creative & innovative. Also on Sunday’s, there is a live band performance.

Lodging:

• Henry Norman Hotel (239 N Henry St) is a  former warehouse from the 19th century,  that has been converted into a 50-room boutique hotel. The Henry Norman has retained its industrial roots in the décor creating an unforgettable experience for each and every one of their guests. The loft-style rooms are modern and airy, with hardwood floors. The hotel offers great accommodation with service setting a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the guest stay. With all the room/hotel amenities offered, the hotel includes a sauna and a fitness center as recreational amenities.

36 hours on the Brooklyn waterfront map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1wlYEOt0qCLhatBq0b7H5e5K2GHI

References:

• Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present and Future. (n.d.). Retrieved from
  http://bldg92.org/exhibitions/past-present-and-future/
• Waterfront venue’s a cultural icon. (2007, October 16). Retrieved from                     http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/bargemusic-waterfront-music-v enue-cultural-icon-article-1.230691

• St. Ann’s Warehouse. (n.d.) Retrieved from
  http://dumbo.is/hometo/st-anns-warehouse/
• Henry Norman Hotel. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from
  https://www.jetsetter.com/hotels/brooklyn/new-york/4910/henry-norman-hotel

Dive into Brooklyn’s multicultural atmosphere and witness, New York’s hustle and bustle firsthand. These must see attraction and destination would allow any tourist to immerse into the culture that surrounds them. First witness the beautiful and breathtaking views of Dumbo, then venture out to the youthful and artsy Williamsburg. Lastly, take a short journey to the famous Coney Island.

Friday

1) 4:00 P.M. Carousel in a Box.

Start your trip by heading over to Dumbo and admiring the breathtaking view. Take it from a native New Yorker, Janes Carousel is a Brooklyn Staple. Nestled at the edge of the waterfront the carousel sits on a bed of rocks and a backdrop of old industrial Brooklyn with a hint of newness. At Just $2, it is a small price to pay for a great experience.

2) 6:00 P.M. The Ice Cream Shop

After taking in the beauty of the Carousel in a box walk over to the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and enjoy creamy and rich ice cream. Don’t let the long line discourage you. Take a moment to try one of Brooklyn’s one of a kind and authentic ice cream parlor ($6.50). After eating the rich ice cream you won’t regret the wait.

Photo Credit: Shantel Panton

3) 8:00 P.M. Brick By Brick

Next head over to Grimaldi’s Pizza ($12) and enjoy a flavorful brick oven pizza. The one of a kind pizza shop is in a house covered in white brick from head to toe. Grimaldi’s always has a line out their door, but once you’re seated the service is very quick. When getting the brick oven pizza shop be aware that the pizzas are sold by the pie, so sit back, relax and enjoy your meal.

Saturday

Photo Credit: Shantel Panton

5) 11:00 P.M. The life of a Foodie

At your next stop get lost in the various assortments of food. Smorgasburg is a food festival that allows you to get a glimpse and taste of different culture. The food festival brings together many local businesses for a weekend of fun. The festival is very popular among many Brooklyn dwellers, so don’t be surprised when you’re greeted by crowds of people. Stop by Dan and John’s Wing stand and choose between boneless or tradition wings and finish it off with one of their signature sauces. Dan and John’s wings are very good at providing you with your request in a very quick manner. Next, try Supasit Thai Kitchen and taste the flavors of traditional Curry Puff. After trying different cuisine from the different culture, end your food excursion with a dessert at Dulcinea Churros.

Photo Credit: Shantel Panton

6) 2:00 P.M. Explore Food and Drinks

Take some time to explore the Chinese culture. The Museum of Food and Drink ($14) displays the history and way to make traditional Chinese cuisine. This month’s exhibits feature a smelling machine. Stop and smell the different elements within a basic kitchen. Then head over to the Chinese Sauce exhibit. This exhibit will help you understand the basic ingredients and steps to make a sauce in a Chinese dish. Lastly, stop at the cooking demo kitchen. At the demo, you and your friends would be encouraged to try the dish of the month in the museum and ask the chef any questions you may have.

7) 5:00 P.M. The Craft of Beer

Your next stop is an industrial factory used to admire the beauty of the quality beer. Not only does The Brooklyn Brewery sell beer it also provides tours to explore the brewery and learn about the history of the company and beer. After the tour stop, and get beer tokens (5 for $20). These tokens would allow you to try their variety of beer made from the brewery.

Sunday

8) 12:00 P.M A Walk on the Boardwalk.

Start your day in Coney Island walk along the Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk. During this time of the year Coney Island is a fun place to be, there are always lots of things you can do and see. Luna Park ($35 for a wristband) is a theme park located in the heart of Coney Island. Stop by and experience firsthand how New Yorkers have fun in the summer. Ride the Cyclone ($10), Brooklyn’s Iconic wooden rollercoaster than walk over to Nathan’s who has been serving people in the Coney Island neighborhood for years.

9) 4:00 P.M. A Ball Game.

Your last stop in Brooklyn consists of “Americas greatest past time”. Stop at MCU Park ($17) and cheer on the Brooklyn Cyclones. Sit back and take in the iconic sport behind the home plate. One of the oldest teams in New York, the Brooklyn Cyclones is one of the quintessential parts of Brooklyn. You can end your trip by witnessing a piece of history.

Lodging:

10) Staying at the McCarren

While staying in Brooklyn, stay at the McCarren Hotel and Pool (at $298 a night). This luxury Hotel leaves their guests with a Modern feel. This Modern retreat is walking distance from Williamsburg’s must see attractions. Take advantage of McCarren’s rooftop bar access, swimming pool, and poolside yoga.

Reference List:

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Luna Park (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://lunaparknyc.com/

McCarren Hotel (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://www.mccarrenhotel.com/

Mofad (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://www.mofad.org/

The five best new vendors coming to Smorgasburg (opening outdoors this weekend!). (2016, March 31). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/the-five-best-new-vendors-coming-to-smorgasburg-opening-outdoors-this-weekend-033116

Brooklyn has become the representation of urban creativity, whether in poetry, innovative start-ups, restaurants, or fashion. With the easy-access to waterfront, trendy markets, historic museums and parks, the borough has increased in popularity and became one of the must-visit boroughs in New York City.

The View of NYC skyline from Jane’s Carousel. Photo Credit: Samantha Lim

Friday

1) 3:30 P.M. Relax and have a cup of Joe

For coffee enthusiasts, this is the spot to hit. The Brooklyn Roasting Company offers coffee from the world’s most renowned growing regions. They support organic, fair trade, kosher and Rainforest Alliance-certified beans from Ethiopia, Indonesia, Peru, and more and roast them in their facility. It isn’t just any ordinary coffee spots you see elsewhere, the ambiance will bring you back to the 80s with an industrial feel. Have a cup of Latte ($3.50) and enjoy the atmosphere.

2) 5 P.M. Ride Away

Ride Away with the kids and yourself on a beautiful, antique carousel that was built in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Jane’s Carousel is housed in a stunning glass pavilion designed by Pritzker-prize winning architect Jean Nouvel. While riding, you can get the spectacular view of the Manhattan Skyline along the East River. Tickets are $2 for adult; free for children under age 3 or less than 42 inches tall. Its summer hours are from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M.

3) 7 P.M. The River Café

Not far from Jane’s Carousel, you may recognize this restaurant from the movies that have been shot here. It is unique because it is located under the Brooklyn Bridge overlooking the breathtaking view of NYC Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. River Café has became very well known around the world as a culinary destination. Chefs use the finest and freshest ingredients available and utilize them as the foundation for the unforgettable dining experience. However, due to its popularity and its location, the restaurant is always full. It is best to make a reservation few weeks prior. River Café offers prix-fixed menu ranging from $125 to $155. If you are a chocolate lover, their classic dessert, Chocolate Brooklyn Bridge is a must-try. The chef shapes the chocolate into a bridge, serves with raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream, and topped with dark chocolate glaze.

The Brooklyn Bridge Dessert @ River Café. Photo Credit: Samantha Lim

4) 11 P.M. Skinny Dennis

End the night at Skinny Dennis listening to authentic Nashville honky-tonk experience. Its popular for the frozen coffee, Willie’s frozen coffee: a mix of bourbon, coffee liqueur, and brandy made creamy with milk, sugar, and vanilla served in an paper coffee cup ($7). Listen to the live band and dance the night away.

Saturday

5) 11 A.M. Taking A Stroll

Rent a Citi bike for $12 One-Day pass but you have to return the bike to any station after 30 minutes and continue that step until your pass expires. It’s a little confusing at first, but you’ll get the hang of it after a few tries. Starting from Fulton St. & Williams St. station, ride across the Brooklyn Bridge and see the breathtaking view of the Manhattan Skyline and the Statue of Liberty. You can stroll through parks and watch the locals playing sports or jogging, or playing with their pets.

6) 1 P.M. Open Air Food Market

After about 30 minutes of the bike ride, take a pit stop at Smorgasburg, an outdoor food market that attracts more than 20,000 foodies every Saturday. It features 100 vendors ranging from handmade food and drinks to kitchen and pantry items. Start off with a sloppy dog ($8) at the Meat Hook, a hot dog smothered with brisket and slaw, accompanying it with a yuzu, lime leaf, and honey lemonade ($2) from 4πr2 or Spaghetti donuts from Pop Pasta, you can choose flavors from red sauce, aglio e olio and carbonara. The must-try item is the Ramen Burger ($10); the savory flavor from the ramen buns and the seasons of the patty is well balanced. End the meal with an Ube (purple sweet potato) Ice cream from Ube Kitchen. It is a Filipino dessert containing homemade Ube ice cream and topped with some fresh fruits and toasted coconuts flakes. Be aware this place is cash only, however, there is ATM on site.

Ramen Burger @ Smorgasburg Photo Credit: Samantha Lim

7) 4 P.M. Using Your Five Senses

If you want to learn about the history of Chinese-American food and how it all began, the Museum of Food and Drinks (MOFAD) Lab is the place to visit. The concept of this museum began in 2004; it wasn’t until 2015 when it officially settled in Williamsburg, Brooklyn by the first major sponsor, Infiniti. Now, the museum debuts the exhibition, Flavor: Making It and Faking It, which features never-before-seen tasting and smelling technology. Moreover, the CHOW: Making the Chinese American Restaurants exhibition offers cooking demonstration and tastings. Each week is different so go on the website to see what they are offering. Before you leave the museum, take a little fortune with you with the freshly made fortune cookies; it might just make your day a tad more better. Tickets vary depending on age, $14 (18 years of age or over), $10 (Student, Senior, Low Income), $7 (6-17 years of age), and children under 5 are free.

8) 6 P.M. Vintage shopping

Owner of Antoinette and Alumni from Fashion Institute of Technology, Lexi Oliveri, offers wide collections of vintage pieces from her family members including knit tips that belonged to her grandmother and dresses from her mother’s collections. Lexi is very nice and lovely; she makes you feels like you’re shopping with a long-time friend. If you want a shopping experience that is personal and individualized, Antoinette is place to go. Each piece are carefully selected by Lexi and priced reasonably.

9) 8 P.M. Farms to Table Dinner

After some shopping, make your way to Marlow & Sons for the daily rotating menus so you will be kept interested. In the back room, a chef shucks the catch (oysters) of the day, while bartender churns out potent drinks. Ordering the Brick Chicken ($20) is a must, a moist chicken leg that gets their crisp skin from being cooked under a brick. Paired with seasonal sides like corn, kale salads, or caramelized onions. It can get a little busy during the peak hours, but the food is worth the wait.

Sunday

10) 11 A.M. Brunch Time

A Hipster place like Brooklyn, Sunday brunch is a must-have. At Buttermilk Channel, you will satisfy your brunch craving. Stay away from the typical egg benedicts; order the fried pork chop with cheddar waffles ($17). The crispiness of the fried skin, yet it didn’t take away the moisture of the meat. Eat it with the syrup and you won’t regret it. The waffle was fluffy and paired well with the syrup. What is a brunch without Mimosa? The fresh orange juice with the perfect amount of champagne is the perfect way to end your meal.

11) 3 P.M. Chocolate Paradise

Mast Brothers Chocolate is the place if you want to learn how chocolate bars are made from cocoa beans. Rick and Michael Mast opened this shop in 2007 introducing chocolate to the world with detailed craftsmanship, revolutionary innovation, and simplicity. You can visit the shop and book a tour ($10) for an inside look. The tour will guide you through a step-by-step, bean-to-bar production. Everything from sourcing, processing, to packaging the chocolates will have you keep fascinated. During the tour, you have a chance for tastings. You can also buy some chocolates for take home.

12) 6 P.M. Coney Island

End your trip with the famous boardwalk in New York City. Since the early 1880s, Coney Island is one of the first resort cities. The historic amusement parks, such as Luna Parks, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park have made Coney Island the “playground for the world.” It is home to the first roller coaster ride, the Cyclone. It is also one of the last standing wooden roller coasters in America. It is also home to the New York Aquarium. Take your family for a walk on the boardwalk, have the world famous Nathan’s Hot Dogs, and have fun on the rides that are offered. New York Aquarium is still under construction since Hurricane Sandy if you were planning to visit. If time is in your favor, catch a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game. It is a different experience when the stadium is by the beach. The smell of ocean air saturates the stadium, and fans can see the roller coaster and hear screams because of the terrifying drop.

Lodging

Located near DUMBO, the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect hotel to stay at. It is easy access to the areas mentioned above with the nearby train station. Brooklyn Bridge is just about ten minutes walk away. If you feel like relaxing after a long day, the hotel offers spa treatments as well as an indoor swimming pool to cool off all those walking. A standard king room that comes with king size bed, mini refrigerator, and 32 inch LCD TV screen would be around $278 per night.

Reference

Brooklyn Roasting Company. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://www.brooklynroasting.com/

Buttermilk Channel. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://www.buttermilkchannelnyc.com/menu/

Mast Brothers Chocolate. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from https://mastbrothers.com/pages/learn

Museum of Food and Drinks. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://www.mofad.org/

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. (n.d.). Retrieved May 14, 2017, from http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycbk-new-york-marriott-at-the-brooklyn-bridge/

“36 Hours on the Brooklyn Waterfront”

Visiting any waterfront in New York City is a great opportunity to catch the sunset or get a great view of the skyline of the city. One great spot to visit is the Brooklyn waterfront.  Not only can you get an excellent view but you get to experience the growth of Brooklyn.  Brooklyn has many places where it shows it’s amazing history.  The historic feeling that you get is one you can’t forget when visiting the waterfront.  From modern to ancient spots, Brooklyn has to offer various places to visit.  For example Williamsburg has various spots that show how Brooklyn has progressed throughout the years.  It is a  neighborhood known for its unique places such as a vibrant nightlife, contemporary art scene, a hipster culture and various locations to grab a drink. Not only Williamsburg but places like Brooklyn Navy Yard and the Brooklyn Historical Society.

Friday

1) 3:30 PM:

A perfect way to start your Friday afternoon and get a good grasp of Brooklyn’s history is by visiting the Dominos Sugar Refinery located in Williamsburg.  It used to be a refinery back in the late 1880’s all the way to 2004.  It has been around for almost two centuries and shows how essential brooklyn has progressed over the time.  Dominos Sugar Factory provides not only the view of the old building but the transfer to Grand Ferry Park which is literally right across the former refinery.  You can sit and enjoy the beautiful park and take pictures to your liking.

2) 5:00 pm:

If you love great scenery then look no further than Grand Ferry Park.  From here you can get a great view of the city and enjoy a beautiful day under the sun and walking on the paved walk path.  Sitting on the bench while enjoying the view can sound cleshay but you can sit there for hours watching ferries pass and make you pass time on the bench for hours.

3) 7:00 pm

Like movies but don’t like a crowded theater?  Nitehawk Cinema is the place for you.  In nitehawk cinema, you can enjoy a movie in the small theater with served service that make you feel right at a restaurant at the same time.  You can order cocktails, shrimp, tacos, wings, and a whole menus full with delicious food.  Movie prices range from $12 for general admission for children, $9 and menus prices from 5-16 per item.  After enjoying the showing, and feeling for a drink, then you don’t have to leave the cinema.  Nitehawk Cinema provides full bar service with the bar called Lo-Res-Bar. It is located on the ground floor of the cinema and provides amazing atmosphere late at night.

4) 10:00 pm:

After watching a night showing at Nitehawk Cinema, the next step is to head down to the Barcade.  An exciting combination bar of video games and drinking with moderate price range.  If you are an old school person and enjoyed playing arcade games as a kid, no better feeling than revisiting your favorite childhood memories by going to barcade along with some fine American craft beer.  This Barcade is the original out of the 6 Barcades that are scattered in New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and Manhattan.  You can enjoy classic arcade games such as the original and famous Asteroids, the first ever Donkey kong, fighting game Mortal Kombat II, and many more as you can get play up to 51 different classics.  Barcade also serves an exclusive beer you can get at any Barcade but having a cup of beer and playing your favorite childhood game late at night is not a bad way to spend your friday night.

Saturday

5) 8:30 am:

The best place to start is to get breakfast at egg.  Yes, it’s actually a restaurant named egg and it doesn’t just sell eggs.  Egg restaurant has been around since 2007 and provides the excellent story of a struggling little restaurant to now a daily spot for breakfast. It has a extravagant menus to choose from and you won’t be disappointed.  You can choose from regular style eggs with any meat of your choosing and also pick the homemade granolas that will surely give you energy for the rest of the day. Sauteed organic kale with eggs rothko and freshly squeezed homemade orange juice is another good way to satisfy to appetite your hunger early in the morning.  

6) 11:00 am

Pumping up your adrenaline isn’t a bad idea to start off your Saturday after a good breakfast and to do so is by going to the Brooklyn bike park.  Here you can enjoy the recently opened bike park for a moderate price of $30 per person.  This park is filled with huge slopes and hills to ride and if you don’t own a bike or any gear, you can rent gear and a bike without any problems.  If you happen to be paranoid about injuring yourself in these dirt paths, don’t be worried, the park provides a beginner road for any newcomers to the park and bikes for children as well.    

7) 1:00 pm:  

Wander the streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn and you will run into the Gowanus Bay Terminal,also known as Red Hook Grain Terminal, and nicknamed “The Grain Elevator”.  The Gowanus Bay Terminal is a component of the historic NYS Barge Canal(Erie Canal) project. Get to see Vane Line Bunkering and how they deliver fuels to ships and how they use massive barges.  Get to know the historical setting of brooklyn and  how heavy industry with maritime bulk shipping has been revived.  Tours last one hour and half and prices are $20 for general admission and $10 for OHNY members only which you can apply at www.ohny.org.

8) 2:30 pm:

To spend a nice saturday afternoon, visit the Brooklyn Historical Society located on 128 Pierrepont St. located in the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. The Brooklyn Historical Society is a  museum, a library, and an educational center all in one provides every detail and change that Brooklyn has gone through.  Every decade and even every year, Brooklyn changes drastically not only in appearance but in numbers as well.  Explore the halls to learn not only the history but also the current changes and current events that is happening in Brooklyn.  The Brooklyn Historical Society was founded in 1863 and shows how far this society has come.  Get to read and sit down in the library of the Brooklyn Historical Society where you see and feel the old and yet modern architecture that will ease the mind when researching or reading.  

9) 4:00 pm:

Find historical and important event in the Waterfront Museum located 290 Conover St. Red Hook , Brooklyn.  It is actually a wooden barge that was used to carry goods from ocean vessels to the train tracks of Brooklyn and New Jersey.  It is a listed place in the National Historic Landmark Places.  It is open to the public thursdays and saturdays and it’s free.  No better place than getting to see the former vessel to carry goods without having to pay a penny.  

10) 6:00 pm:

Grab a bite at the exquisite Brooklyn Crab.  Here you can get a fresh seafood shack that offers buckets of crabs and raw oysters.  Built in 2012 to represent the history of fishing and the beauty of seafood ,you can sit down with your companions and enjoy another great view of city’s skyline and a wonderful view of the statue of liberty.  It doesn’t only offers seafood but you can choose from steaks and burgers if you’re not sensing the appetite for seafood.  It also offers a kids menu so no is left unhappy.  Enjoy your seafood with delicious and various options of drinks such as the Crab cooler that includes an option to choose lemon or lime juice and mix it with vodka, or bourbon.  Prices range from $5 to $49 per food item.  

11) 8:00 pm:

Explore Fairway Market located on 480-500 Van brunt St. Fairway.  The Fairway Market dates all the way back from 1933.  It is a well-known market and no better place to shop for food and supplements.  It offers great deals and wonderful prices that won’t leave you unsatisfied.

Sunday

12) 9:00 am:

To start off your sunday morning, Get to know more about Brooklyn and its industrial past by visiting the Brooklyn Navy Yard.  You can also get a good glimpse of the future as you explore sprawl of docks, cranes, and warehouses at historic federal shipyard that is the Brooklyn Navy Yard.  It now employs over 7,000 people and continuously increasing.  Hear the stories of sailors and shipyard workers that once filled the 300-acre waterfront complex.  You can get tickets for the tour at expedia.com.  

13) 12:00 pm:

Spend your sunday afternoon by getting photos of Williamsburg Bridge and going to the Continental Army Plaza.  Another place that has been around over a century shows how Brooklyn still keeps its historic landmarks.  Get to see the statue of George Washington mounted on his horse that lies in the center of the plaza.  Recent renovation of the lower plaza has made it easier to access and other improvements has made it more better to enjoy the plaza.  Improvements such as new paving, benching, plantings, redesign of the balustrades, inclusion of a performance area and a directional medallion indicating the orientation and distance of Valley Forge Memorial Park.   Right across from the Continental Army Plaza stands the once and former home of the Williamsburg Trust Company.   The once trusted company is now a different and distinguished look that still holds how Brooklyn has come a long way over the long tenure it has had.  It is now the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in Exile.

14) 4:00 pm:

After a long day exploring the historical and popular landmarks of Brooklyn, get a drink and something to eat at the Woods. The bar has a taco truck parked in the back patio for customers.  A spacious bar named The Woods located on 48 S 4th St. is wonderful place to spend the late afternoon and here you can have a pleasant time enjoying the outdoor seating with music provided in the background.  Drink the delicious drinks Ginger Mai Tai, Blue Hawaiian, and Beach bum.  These are Drinks that are strongly recommended and you should definitely taste.  You can reserve seats for private and semi-private events by emailing them at thewoodsbar@gmail.com.  Prices range from $6 and up and $5 on happy hour specials. Arrive around 4pm to enjoy the sunday cookouts they provide every sunday along with the performance by Sammy Miller and the Congregation.  If you like sports, sports are played as well on the tv monitors.   

15) 8:00 pm:

If you want to end your travel to Brooklyn by taking out a special someone on a date then enjoy a good relaxing night view of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor in Brooklyn Heights Promenade.  Located in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights.  It has interesting history as its construction came as unplanned because it is a byproduct of competing proposals for the highway’s route that were resolved in the middle of World War II.  The promenade runs between the ramp north of Atlantic Ave and the Brooklyn Bridge.  It is four stories high according to its Topography and one third of a mile long.  The promenade was made famous when it made cameo appearances in the films  Annie Hall and Moonstruck.  If you are also planning a wedding proposal then no better place than the beautiful lights of New York City to illuminate your proposal.

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36 Hours in Red Hook

Frantz Edouard

City University of New York College of Technology

Red Hook in Brooklyn was once known as Roode Hoek because of the color of the soil and the shape of the land. Originally, the Dutch called Red hook home due to the geography of the land such as the low – lying space, surrounding streams, and marshes leading to the sea. Today, Red Hook is a peninsula surrounded by water: Buttermilk Channel, the Gowanus Bay, and the Gowanus Canal (Besonen, 2016). The neighborhood has become known for its ability to deliver entertainment, especially through its wide arrange of seafood eats.

Friday

1) 10:00 A.M. – Taking a ride on the Ferry

For a nice relaxing scenery in Red Hook from Wall Street, take the New York Water Taxi (free on weekends), which skirts from Pier 11 to the IKEA store in Brooklyn. While on the water Taxi, you can feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the amazing views of the New York City Sky Line. It’s a 20 minute boat ride without dealing with the hassle of cars or public transportation.

2) 10:30 A.M. – Shopping at IKEA

The only IKEA shopping store in NYC located in Red Hook, Brooklyn has fine choices in ready to assemble furniture and housewares inside of a warehouse like space. The prices are very honorable and the items are great for customers who enjoy decorating with fine household items. If you don’t want to build the item the yourself then the item can also be purchased already assembled.

3) 3:00 P.M.- Going Kayaking

During the warm summer months, Red Hook Boaters host free kayaking (no reservation required) Red Hook Boaters is an organization that provide free activities in Kayaking in Brooklyn. All equipment is provided such as paddling and safety tips. The first thing you do when you arrive at the scene is adding your name to the list then take a kayak out for a small paddle to expedite the cove.

4) 6:00 P.M. – Puppetry Arts

Every Saturday during the summer, The Annual Red Hook Family Festival located in P.S. 15 host awesome Puppetry Arts from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (free admission) open to the public for all ages. Lunch will be provided and is great for people who would like to volunteer and help out with the festival. The festival includes puppets, mask creating, face sculpting, and cotton candy.

Saturday

4) 9:00 A.M. – Baked

Take the 57 or 61 Bus to Van Brunt/Walcott Street and head to Baked Goods coffee shop located within Red Hook. They are opened from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. during the weekdays and 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. during the weekends. For morning people try the Stump town coffee and espresso ($3.95), various muffins, American styled scones or the famous Pumpkin Chocolate Chip loaf for the price of $5.95.

5) 2:00 P.M. – Lodging

For many travelers, The Comfort inn remains a good option in Red Hook, even though there are still few close by hotels. The Comfort inn (17 Seabring Street, 718-222-3200), one night starting at a reasonable price of $85 dollars/night. Offers bed-and-breakfast, free wifi and excellent space for parking. There’s also a beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge from the hotel which is perfect during the summer when there’s a festival at night or Fire Works during the Fourth of July.

Sunday

6) 12:00 P.M.- Get your Grub on

If you are looking for a delicious, tasty, mouth watering place to get your grub on then look no further for the Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The prices are very reasonable and the food is very delicious. The best dish preferable would be the New England Clam chowder made with fresh shucked clams, mussels and pork. Best place to bring your kids, friends and or loved ones.

7) 2:00 P.M.- Jazz it up

If your kids have a taste in smooth jazz, introduce them to rhythms at the annual Red Hook Jazz Festival, which takes place in June all summer long, you don’t spend nothing at all but time listening to jazz songs.

8) 4:00 P.M – Free on screen Flicks

For free near the waterfront throughout the summer. Friends and families can come out and enjoy mostly family-friendly related movies on the annual summer Red Hook Flicks located at The Valentino Pier.

9) 6:00 P.M – Dance your life away

If you like to move your body to all types of music then the community in Red Hook have social gatherings for all ages such as the Red Hook Fest and Dancing on the Greenway created by the Dance Theater Racketeer. Its free, its fun and its a way of making connections for all ages

Food courtesy of Brooklyncrab.com

Red Hook Skyline courtesy of google images

Images courtesy of Comfortinn.com

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