Brooklyn Park Slope Walking Tour

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Brooklyn Park Slope Walking Tour

By Ann McDermott

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Overview

Discover the charm of Park Slope, one of Brooklyn's most historic areas, where stunning mansions echo the Gilded Age. This tour showcases the elegant homes, vibrant tree-lined streets, and the rich history that shaped this area. Start at the iconic Montauk Club and learn about the neighborhood's development influenced by nearby Prospect Park, designed by the creators of Central Park. Explore Victorian architecture and hear stories of notable residents, including the creator of Chiclets gum and the Coney Island hot dog. A perfect outing for history buffs and architecture lovers alike.

Explore the historic Montauk Club and its unique architecture
Walk through tree-lined streets and view stunning brownstones
Learn about influential figures like C. P. H. Gilbert and Charles Feltman
What is the social history of the area and it's people
Tour lasts approximately 2 hours, ending near delicious local pizza spots

Activity location

Grand Army Plaza
- 5 Avenue, 59 Street 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1 Plaza St W
- 1 Plaza Street West
- 11217, Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Brooklyn Park Slope Walking Tour

2h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 12:00 pm

Price details

AU$60.50 x 1 AdultAU$60.50

Total

Until Thu, 1 Jan

What's included, what's not

Tour Guiding and Information about the history of the area
Meals

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Grand Army Plaza

We start our tour near one of Brooklyn's most beautiful plazas, Grand Army Plaza, we then proceed to the beautiful Montauk Club and stroll along tree lined 8th Avenue

Prospect Park

As we meander through this lovely area you'll learn about the history of the homes, the people who lived in them and then we head up to Prospect Park West. You'll learn about how the park was developed and the role it played in the development of the area, just like it's brother in Manhattan, Central Park. Famous and wealthy people occupied the homes along the park and still do!

Flatbush Avenue

We'll descend down the slope from Prospect Park to 7th Avenue. You'll see quiet out of the way streets which Hollywood has used for many films! We'll discuss Park Slope most important commercial street, the home of beautiful boutiques, great restaurants. Once upon a time, Park Slope had a pub that many would call the "Cheers" of the area. And sadly, unknown to many today we'll stop at the site of America's worst aviation disaster until 9/11/2001.

Location

Activity location

Grand Army Plaza
- 5 Avenue, 59 Street 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn, New York, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1 Plaza St W
- 1 Plaza Street West
- 11217, Brooklyn, New York, United States

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