Brooklyn
Besides being the most populous borough with a little over 2,600,000 inhabitants, Brooklyn is probably the second most famous district of New York after Manhattan.
Barbra Streisand, Eddy Murphy, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Connelly, and Woody Allen are just some of the celebrities born in Brooklyn, not to mention, athletes such as Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.
Top Attractions in Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Heights: This area is located just under Brooklyn Bridge. This historic district is where famous celebrities like Truman Capote lived. We recommend visiting the adjacent streets to Henry Street and walking along the East River, where you'll be able to enjoy the most breathtaking views of Manhattan.
- Brooklyn Bridge: Brooklyn Bridge is a historic symbol of New York and an essential part of the city, given that it crosses the East River and links Manhattan and Brooklyn.
- Prospect Park: This park is wilder than Central Park and is a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is the second-largest park in New York.
- Brooklyn Museum of Art: It is the second largest museum in New York and holds important African, Egyptian, and Central and South American art collections.
In the southernmost part of Brooklyn, you can also visit the famous beach and amusement park in Coney Island.
How to Get to Brooklyn
The most enjoyable way to get to Brooklyn is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan. To get to Prospect Park or Coney Island the best option is to take the Subway.
If you want to visit Brooklyn on a guided tour, it's one of the boroughs you'll visit on the unique tour of New York Contrasts Tour.
Other Boroughs of New York City
Manhattan
Queens
The Bronx
