Hidden Brooklyn Gems Part II - Arts & Culture
Description:
Williamsburg is a big part--but not the only part--of Brooklyn's flourishing arts, entertainment, food and nightlife scene.
Photo: Brooklyn Museum of Art. By Kent Wang.
Photo: Brooklyn Museum of Art. By Kent Wang.
Author: Sarah
Day 1 - New York City, Brooklyn
Take in a show or a movie at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Then have dinner at the local favorite Rose Water and play bocce and have a drink (or take in more live entertainment) at Union Hall.
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Rose Water
Location:
view in google maps787 Union Street
(Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
New York City, NY 11215
Phone:
1 718 783 38002
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Location:
view in google maps30 Lafayette Avenue
Peter Jay Sharp Building
New York City, NY 11217
Phone:
718 636 41003
Union Hall
Location:
view in google maps702 Union Street
at Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone:
(718) 638-4400Day 2 - Brooklyn
From your home base (hotel or otherwise) in Manhattan, head to Union Square to catch the L train straight out to Williamsburg. Get out at either the Bedford Avenue or Lorimer Street stop and find yourself in the heart of an increasingly upscale hipster heaven. The neighborhood’s flourishing arts scene is on display at the various galleries in the neighborhood; you can find out about the latest shows by checking out the website for Williamsburg Galleries. For dinner, head to Aurora for delicious, inventive Italian in a cozy atmosphere (check out the outdoor garden space in nice weather).
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Williamsburg Galleries
Location:
view in google mapsFrom Broadway to N. 12th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Aurora
Location:
view in google maps70 Grand Street
between Wythe Ave and Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone:
7183885100Day 3 - New York City, Brooklyn
For one more day of Brooklyn art, check out the Brooklyn Museum, located just next to the 2/3 subway stop at Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum. This great museum is also steps from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, so you can take in some nature after your dose of high culture. Stroll a little further past the garden entrance and you’re at Prospect Park.
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Brooklyn Museum of Art
Location:
view in google maps200 Eastern Pkwy
(at Washington Avenue)
New York City, NY 11238
Phone:
+1 718 638 50002
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Location:
view in google maps900 Washington Ave
At Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn
New York City, NY 11238
Phone:
+1 718 623 72003
Prospect Park
Location:
view in google mapsEastern Parkway to Parkside Avenue
At Grand Army Plaza, bounded by Prospect Park West, Parkside Ave., and Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone:
+1 718 965 8951