Five Reasons to Visit Brooklyn

Brooklyn is the most populous borough in New York with more than 2.5 million inhabitants, and it is the second best-known borough after Manhattan. It is part of the 5 districts in which Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island are also found.

Its name comes from “Breuckelen”, which is the name the Dutch gave it in honor of a city in the Netherlands (it was the Dutch who settled in this area). The first European settlers settled there in 1634. Until 1898, Brooklyn was an independent city. But later, throughout the 19th century, thanks to the boom in factories and industries on the banks of the East River, Brooklyn grew enormously and thus absorbed the small neighboring cities.

Some time later and thanks to the inauguration of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883, the city became better connected with Manhattan.

In recent years it has taken on a very important place and today many of its neighborhoods have become residences for wealthier families fleeing the chaos of Manhattan. Additionally, Brooklyn has been the birthplace of famous artists such as Barbra Streisand, Eddie Murphy, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Connelly, and Woody Allen. Among the most important athletes it is worth mentioning Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.

Brooklyn, as its own inhabitants say, is “home to everyone from everywhere”, which is clearly reflected in the cultural diversity of its neighborhoods.

Some of Brooklyn’s must-see neighborhoods include:

Dumbo

Dumbo is located at the foot of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and is the gateway to Brooklyn for most travelers.

It is one of the most popular in Brooklyn. Its official name is “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” but to shorten it they decided to call it with its abbreviation “Dumbo”. It is an industrial area of ​​recent industrialization that has become one of the most attractive in the city.

Walking you can find the famous DUMBO lofts (old factories) that are the favorite places of artists, architects and designers.

Another reason to visit this neighborhood is its art galleries and stunning views of Manhattan across the East River.

Another of the favorite plans is to have a picnic in Brooklyn Bridge Park, take a movie photo of the Manhattan Bridge and take a ride on the famous Jane’s Carousel.

Brooklyn Heights


It is one of the most elegant neighborhoods in New York outside of Manhattan and is located next to the Brooklyn Bridge.

Famous people such as Tom Wolfe, Arthur Miller and Truman Capote settled here.

The neighborhood has residential streets lined with brownstones and low houses built in the first half of the 19th century, when a regular ferry service was created between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was designated as NY’s first historic district in 1965 and has been protected ever since.

Williamsburg

Williamsburg has become in recent years a very picturesque and cultural renaissance neighborhood where alternative art, graffiti, retro shops, and organic foods stand out.

On the other hand, it is home to the most orthodox Jewish community in New York, the Hasidics.

As part of the must-sees when visiting this neighborhood, it is recommended: Enjoy the beautiful views of Manhattan from East River State Park, McCarren Park and Domino Park. Also visit its main street Bedford Av, Wythe Avenue and Berry St.

Green Point

Visiting Greenpoint is like taking a quick trip to Poland as the second largest concentration of Poles after Chicago resides here.

It is a neighbor of Williamsburg and known for its authenticity and tranquility, as well as being the setting for filming movies and series such as “Girls”

Thanks to the fact that it is not so well connected to Manhattan, Greenpoint retains quiet and beautiful residential streets and a lot of neighborhood atmosphere,

Some of the best things to do in Greenpoint: Have brunch at one of the restaurants on Manhattan Avenue or Franklin Avenue, eat a Peter Pan donut, watch the sunset with the New York skyline from Transmitter Park.

Coney Island

Coney Island is a coastal neighborhood in the southern tip of Brooklyn. In a special neighborhood for nostalgics and is famous for its wooden boulevard next to the Atlantic and Luna Park -amusement park from the early 20th century,

Part of the journey when visiting this neighborhood is to visit its attractions, buy a hot dog from Nathan’s and walk along the sea to the Russian neighborhood of Brighton Beach where it is suggested to try some typical sweet.

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