South Brooklyn Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Brooklyn
Where to stay in South Brooklyn
Park Slope
Spend some time visiting places like Lesbian Herstory Archives while getting to know Park Slope, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at 7 Av. Station (9th St.) or 9 St. Station to see more of the area.
Gowanus
Get to know Gowanus and its many features like its riverfront and historical sites. You might want to explore sights like Bond St Gallery and Gowanus Canal, and you can jump on the metro at Smith - 9 Sts. Station or 9 St. Station to get around the city.
Carroll Gardens
While you're in Carroll Gardens, take in top sights like Gowanus Canal and jump on the metro at Carroll St. Station to see more of the city.
Red Hook
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Red Hook. You might want to make time for a stop at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal or New York Harbor.
Cobble Hill
Cobble Hill is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Barclays Center Brooklyn are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Columbia Street Waterfront District
If you're spending some time in Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn Bridge Park and New York Harbor are top sights worth seeing.
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Hotel St. James
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Radio City Apartments
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31 Street Broadway Hotel
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East Village Hotel
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Popular places to visit
Montgomery Place
One short block in Park Slope shows off the best of the neighborhood’s historic architecture, plus traces of the elite New Yorkers who have called it home.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch
Marking the entrance to Prospect Park, this magnificent monument to the Civil War harks back to Brooklyn’s Golden Age in the late 19th century.
Waterfront Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Waterfront Museum during your trip to Brooklyn. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Times Square
This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.
Central Park
Offering a welcome break from the lights and buzz of the Manhattan concrete jungle, this park is a much loved spot to rest weary feet, stroll and enjoy a picnic.
Broadway
Crowded, loud, hectic and yet somehow unmissable, New York’s Times Square is one feature of Midtown Manhattan you’ll either love or loathe.
Activities
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
