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Visiting Brooklyn

Travelers to Brooklyn give high marks for the abundant cafés and live music scene. Vibrant and scenic, this city attracts tourists with its entertainment choices and art. Top sights in the city include Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Brooklyn Museum.

• You'll find 1343 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of New York
• The closest major airport is in New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) 14.4 from the city center
• The next closest is in New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) 16.7 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Brooklyn

The city is well known for its live music and art, and cultural venues include Brooklyn Museum, Whitman Theatre, and Lefferts Historic House. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the sunsets and these places to visit: Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Audubon Center, and Prospect Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Brooklyn College and Prospect Park Tennis Center.

In Brooklyn, you'll find 199 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday getaway. Here are top ones based on our user reviews:

• Arlington Place Bed & Breakfast - This 3.5-star bed & breakfast in Bedford-Stuyvesant features free breakfast, free WiFi, and concierge services.
• Franklin Guesthouse - Our customers like the helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms at this aparthotel. Guests who stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Greenpoint can enjoy access to a restaurant and a fitness center, along with free WiFi.
• Henry Norman Hotel - This 3.5-star hotel in Greenpoint features free WiFi, a fitness center, and a sauna. Expedia customers like its family-friendly amenities and comfortable, quiet rooms.

Outside the city, popular places to see include Brooklyn Bridge, located 5.3 mi (8.5 from the heart of the city, and Statue of Liberty, which is 6 mi (9.6 away.

Getting Around Brooklyn

With so many transportation options, exploring Brooklyn is simple. Walk to nearby metro stations like Newkirk Av. Station, Flatbush Av - Brooklyn College Station, and Newkirk Av. Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, ride aboard a train from Brooklyn East New York Station, Brooklyn Nostrand Avenue Station, or Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station.

Dressing for Brooklyn

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 55°F and the nighttime average to be 26°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 83°F during the day and 40°F at night
• July through September averages 84°F during the day and 55°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 69°F during the day and 28°F at night
• Average annual rainfall for Brooklyn is 49.96 inches
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 28°F

Brooklyn is an urban, family-friendly neighbourhood with convenient options for restaurants and cafés. The neighbourhood's architecture, friendly people, and skyline are just some of its charming qualities. You can experience the local art and live music, or enjoy the natural beauty of the island views. A stay at one of Brooklyn's hotels makes it easy to venture out into the greater Brooklyn area.

Places to see around Brooklyn

The local museums will impress, as will other attractions. Lefferts Historic House, Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House, and Jewish Children's Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Whitman Theatre, Puppetworks Inc, and Brooklyn Lyceum. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Ebbets Field, Children's Corner, and Prospect Park Long Meadow. Create some family memories at Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Adventurer's Family Entertainment Center.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. An enjoyable day at the park is awaiting you at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Brower Park, or Sunset Park. At Audubon Center, Salt Marsh Nature Center, and Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, take some time to really appreciate nature. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Wing Fat Shopping Mall, Century21 Department Store, and Mott Street. A visit to Prospect Park Tennis Center, Prospect Park Bandshell, or Grand Prospect Hall won't disappoint either.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Brooklyn College, Lesbian Herstory Archives, and Brooklyn Museum are other top spots to see.

Getting around Brooklyn

If you want to get around the city, Beverly Rd. Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Newkirk Av. Station and Church Av. Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Brooklyn East New York Station is the closet train station, but Brooklyn Nostrand Avenue Station and Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station are also nearby.

New York, NY (JRB-Downtown Manhattan Heliport) is the closest major airport, 8.1 km (5.1 miles) from Brooklyn. You can also fly in and out of New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.), which is located 14.3 km (8.9 miles) away.