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Bushwick
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Roberta’s Pizza
Roberta’s – Iconic wood-fired pizza in a rustic garden setting. Category: Eat/Drink – Wood-fired pizza & casual beer garden.
Website: robertaspizza.com
Address: 261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (718) 382‑2462
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House of Yes
House of Yes – Surreal nightlife with aerial performances & themed parties. Category: Nightlife – Eclectic clubbing and creative performances.
Website: houseofyes.org
Address: 2 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Phone: (718) 452‑7707
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OPS Pizza
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OPS Pizza – Artisanal sourdough pizza in a laid‑back neighborhood setting. Category: Eat/Drink – Sourdough-focused pizza & local beers.
Website: opspizza.com
Address: 346 Himrod St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Phone: (718) 382‑0123
Williamsburg
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Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg – Weekend food market with dozens of vendors by the waterfront. Category: Eat/Drink – Multi‑vendor local street food experience.
Website: smorgasburg.com
Address: 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (718) 737‑6458
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Westlight Rooftop Bar
Westlight – Panoramic skyline views with cocktails. Category: Drink – Rooftop cocktails with sweeping views.
Website: westlightny.com
Address: 111 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (718) 382‑0111
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Jane’s Carousel
Jane’s Carousel – Restored 1922 carousel with riverside views for all ages. Category: Family/Outdoors – Historic ride in a glass pavilion.
Website: janescarousel.com
Address: Empire Fulton Ferry Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 222‑5495
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Empire Stores
Empire Stores – Historic warehouse complex now hosting shops, dining, and rooftop views. Category: Shopping/Dining – Modern retail in a landmark space.
Website: empirestoresdumbo.com
Address: 53-83 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 876‑1222
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Time Out Market New York
Time Out Market – Curated food hall with NYC’s top chefs, bars, and rooftop views. Category: Eat/Drink – Premier food hall in a waterfront setting.
Website: timeoutmarket.com/newyork
Address: 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 876‑7300
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park – Waterfront park with playgrounds and skyline views. Category: Outdoors – Family‑friendly waterfront park.
Website: brooklynbridgepark.org
Address: 334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 381‑2345
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park – Massive green space with trails, a lake, and cultural institutions. Category: Outdoors – Urban park with everything outdoorsy.
Website: prospectpark.org
Address: Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: (718) 381‑7600
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Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum – One of the oldest & largest art museums in the U.S. Category: Culture – Major art museum with rotating exhibits.
Website: brooklynmuseum.org
Address: 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: (718) 638‑5000
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Park Slope
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Harlem
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Apollo Theater
Apollo Theater – Historic music venue that launched legends like James Brown. Category: Culture – Iconic music hall with live performances and tours.
Website: apollotheater.org
Address: 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 799‑4200
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Strivers’ Row
Strivers’ Row – Elegant historic townhouses on West 138th Street. Category: Sightseeing – Beautiful architecture in a historic district.
Website: wikipedia.org/Strivers_Row
Address: W 138th St, New York, NY 10030
Phone: (212) 555‑1234
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Marcus Garvey Park
Marcus Garvey Park – Green space, bandshell, and pool in East Harlem. Category: Outdoors – Community park with recreation and seasonal events.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Marcus-Garvey-Park
Address: 18 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 678‑2400
Midtown
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Empire State Building
Empire State Building – 102‑story icon with 360° NYC views. Category: Landmark – Classic skyscraper observation decks.
Website: esbnyc.com
Address: 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10118
Phone: (212) 732‑1000
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Times Square
Times Square – The world’s busiest pedestrian plaza. Category: Landmark – Bright lights, Broadway, big crowds.
Website: timessquarenyc.org
Address: Times Sq, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 999‑1100
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The High Line
The High Line – Elevated park with art, greenery and views. Category: Outdoors – Urban elevated park built on old rail line.
Website: thehighline.org
Address: High Line, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 732‑3100
Lower Manhattan
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One World Observatory
One World Observatory – Stunning views from the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building. Category: Landmark – Observation deck atop One World Trade Center.
Website: oneworldobservatory.com
Address: 117 West St, New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 568‑9300
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Wall Street & Charging Bull
Wall Street & Charging Bull – Famous financial district icon and walks. Category: Sightseeing – Finance history and iconic bronze sculpture.
Website: nycgo.com/Charging-Bull
Address: Wall St, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 243‑0000
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Battery Park
Battery Park – Harbor views and ferries to the Statue of Liberty. Category: Outdoors – Waterfront park with ferry access and memorials.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Battery-Park
Address: Battery Park, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 578‑4300
The Bronx
City Island
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City Island Waterfront Restaurants
City Island Waterfront Restaurants – Seafood & harbor views on a quaint island escape. Category: Eat/Drink – Fresh seafood with scenic harbor dining.
Website: cityislandseafood.com
Address: City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464
Phone: (718) 543‑1234
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City Island Nautical Museum
City Island Nautical Museum – Local maritime history & exhibits. Category: Culture – Small museum showcasing nautical artifacts.
Website: cityislandmuseum.org
Address: 190 Fordham St, Bronx, NY 10464
Phone: (718) 543‑9876
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Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium – Iconic MLB stadium with guided tours available. Category: Sports/Culture – Major league baseball games and tours.
Website: mlb.com/yankees/ballpark
Address: 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (718) 538‑2300
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The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden – 250‑acre garden with seasonal exhibits. Category: Outdoors/Culture – Botanical exhibits and historic landscapes.
Website: nybg.org
Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
Phone: (718) 353‑3100
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Edgar Allen Poe Cottage & Park
Poe Cottage & Park – Historic Edgar Allan Poe home and museum. Category: Culture/History – 19th‑century literary landmark.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Poe-Cottage
Address: 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458
Phone: (718) 422‑1234
Queens
Astoria
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Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image – Interactive film and media exhibits. Category: Culture – Film, television and digital media exhibits.
Website: movingimage.us
Address: 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 656‑2800
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Astoria Park
Astoria Park – Riverside park with pool & views of RFK Bridge. Category: Outdoors – Scenic riverbank park with pool and walking paths.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Astoria-Park
Address: Astoria Park, 19th St & Shore Blvd, Queens, NY 11105
Phone: (718) 656‑2321
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Noguchi Museum
Noguchi Museum – Unique indoor-outdoor sculpture museum. Category: Culture – Artistic playground of Isamu Noguchi’s works.
Website: noguchi.org
Address: 9-01 33rd Rd, Queens, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 204‑7088
Flushing
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park – Iconic dome, lakes, and recreational fields. Category: Outdoors – NYC’s fourth-largest park featuring the Unisphere.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Flushing-Meadows
Address: Grand Central Pkwy between 69th Rd & Jewel Ave, Queens, NY 11368
Phone: (718) 655‑4400
Staten Island
St. George
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St. George Theatre
St. George Theatre – Historic theatre hosting concerts and events. Category: Culture – Live music, theatre, and film screenings.
Website: stgeorgetheatre.com
Address: 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 724‑4673
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Empire Outlets
Empire Outlets – Waterfront shopping destination next to Staten Island Ferry. Category: Shop – Discounted brand-name outlets by the waterfront.
Website: empireoutletsnyc.com
Address: 55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 724‑4600
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Clove Lakes Park
Clove Lakes Park – Scenic lakeside park with walking paths, playgrounds, and wildlife. Category: Outdoors – Lakes, picnic spots and forested trails in central Staten Island.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Clove-Lakes-Park
Address: Clove Rd & Forest Hill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10310
Phone: (718) 274‑1500
Snug Harbor
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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Snug Harbor Cultural Center – Arts and cultural hub set on a historic campus. Category: Culture – Galleries, performance spaces, and historic architecture.
Website: snug-harbor.org
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 274‑4121
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Sailors’ Snug Harbor Botanical Garden
Sailors’ Snug Harbor Botanical Garden – Lush themed gardens with seasonal plantings. Category: Outdoors/Culture – Botanical gardens and scenic walks.
Website: snug-harbor.org/botanic-garden
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 274‑4121
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Staten Island Children’s Museum
Staten Island Children’s Museum – Hands-on exhibits and historic indoor village. Category: Family – Interactive educational experiences for kids.
Website: sichildrensmuseum.org
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 274‑1500
Greenbelt
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Greenbelt Nature Center
Greenbelt Nature Center – Visitor hub with exhibits and trail access. Category: Outdoors – Educational center and forests trails in Greenbelt Reserve.
Website: nycgovparks.org/Greenbelt
Address: 700 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (718) 274‑6305
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High Rock Park Trails
High Rock Park Trails – Forested hiking paths with city views. Category: Outdoors – Wooded trails and overlooks in the Greenbelt.
Website: nycgovparks.org/High-Rock-Park
Address: Off Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (718) 274‑6305
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William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge – Marsh protected area ideal for bird watching. Category: Outdoors – Coastal preserve with trails for wildlife viewing.
Website: nycgovparks.org/WTDavis-Refuge
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: (718) 274‑1500
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- Should I stay in Brooklyn for my NYC trip?
Yes—Brooklyn offers great access, local vibe, and value. - What’s the best way to get around?
Use the Subway, ferries, Citi Bike, rideshare, and buses. - Are these sites family friendly?
Most are—parks, museums, and cultural spots have activities for all ages.