things to do in brooklyn today

15 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Brooklyn, NY

• Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge. ...
• Brooklyn Bridge Park. Brooklyn Bridge Park. ...
• Brooklyn Museum. Cherry trees blooming in front of the Brooklyn Museum. ...
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Brooklyn Botanic Garden. ...
• Prospect Park. Grand Army Plaza's Triumphal Arch in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. ...
• Coney Island. ...
• MCU Park. ...
• Barclays Center.

1. What is there to do in Brooklyn today for free?
2. What is there to do in Brooklyn this weekend?
3. Is Brooklyn still dangerous?
4. What does Dumbo mean in Brooklyn?
5. Is it free to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge?
6. How long does it take to walk the Brooklyn Bridge?
7. What is there to do in Brooklyn on Sunday?
8. Where should I stay in Brooklyn?
9. What is there to do in Brooklyn alone?

What is there to do in Brooklyn today for free?

• Brooklyn Heights Promenade. 3,437. Historic Walking Areas. Brooklyn Heights. ...
• Dumbo. 2,838. Neighborhoods. DUMBO. ...
• Dyker Heights. 607. Neighborhoods. ...
• Brooklyn Bridge Park. 3,292. Parks. ...
• Williamsburg. 1,697. Neighborhoods. ...
• Brooklyn Tabernacle. 757. Religious Sites. ...
• Bushwick Collective Street Art. 297. Neighborhoods. ...
• Prospect Park. 1,397. Parks.

What is there to do in Brooklyn this weekend?

Top 21 things to do in Brooklyn, NY

• Have a day of whimsy at Coney Island. ...
• Peep the petals at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. ...
• Have a picnic in Prospect Park. ...
• Eat like a New Yorker at Time Out Market New York. ...
• Hunt for treasures at Brooklyn Flea. ...
• Go ham at Smorgasburg. ...
• Walk the Brooklyn Bridge. ...
• Get sporty at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Is Brooklyn still dangerous?

As for Brooklyn, it's generally considered safe for tourists, but some of its neighborhoods—especially East New York, Vinegar Hill, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, DUMBO, and Crown Heights—do suffer from more crime than other places in New York, according to SafeAround and Address Report.

What does Dumbo mean in Brooklyn?

Dumbo (or DUMBO, short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.

Is it free to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge?

It is free to cross the Brooklyn Bridge whether walking or driving. HOW LONG IS THE BRIDGE? A: The Brooklyn Bridge is 5,989 ft. long (or 1825 meters) from one end to the other, but the river span is 1,595 feet (486 meters).

How long does it take to walk the Brooklyn Bridge?

The bridge is just over 1 mile long or about 2 km long. If you're going to walk across it, you will likely be taking photos. It takes 30 minutes to walk across it if you're not taking any photos OR an hour if you're stopping to take photos and enjoy the view.

What is there to do in Brooklyn on Sunday?

Best sunday fun things to do in Brooklyn, NY

• Spyscape. 8.2 mi. 278 reviews. Museums. ...
• Gowanus Grove. 3.2 mi. 13 reviews. Festivals. ...
• Color Factory. 6.1 mi. 437 reviews. Art Museums. ...
• Skyline Drive-In. 5.3 mi. 34 reviews. Outdoor Movies. ...
• Beat The Bomb. 4.2 mi. 154 reviews. ...
• Atlantic Antic. 3.5 mi. 54 reviews. ...
• VR World NYC. 7.0 mi. 338 reviews. ...
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden. 1.7 mi. 817 reviews.

Where should I stay in Brooklyn?

A Guide to Brooklyn's Best Neighborhoods

• Park Slope. Park Slope is Brooklyn's most family-friendly neighborhood – a parent's picture-perfect dream of stately brownstones, tree-lined pavements, excellent schools and community gardens. ...
• Carroll Gardens. ...
• Cobble Hill. ...
• Greenpoint. ...
• Fort Greene. ...
• Brooklyn Heights. ...
• Dumbo. ...
• Bed-Stuy.

What is there to do in Brooklyn alone?

• Complete Brooklyn bicycle tour (from USD 88.0) ...
• Slice of Brooklyn chocolate tour (from USD 67.0) ...
• The Brooklyn Museum (from USD 14.0) ...
• Brooklyn graffiti lesson (from USD 30.0) ...
• Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO (from USD 39.0) ...
• Brooklyn photo tour (from USD 130.0) ...
• Brooklyn street art tour. ...
• Red Hook Brooklyn (from USD 29.0)