Archina’s guidebook
Food scene
Asia Harbor
404 Church AveThai Farm Kitchen
416 Church AveSuzy's Roti Parlour
907 Church AveDon Patron
1217 Church AvenueEast Wind Snack Shop
417 16th StAwesome Dumplings
Batata pita bar
3021 Fort Hamilton PkwyDaytime
199 Windsor PlGreat coffee and sandwiches
Hunter's
213 Smith StMovie and ice cream by Bartel-Pritchard Square
8 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery Prospect Park West
192 Prospect Park WestMovie and ice cream by Bartel-Pritchard Square
Elk Cafe
154 Prospect Park SouthwestGran Caffe de Martini
609 Vanderbilt AveStefano provides a warm Italian charm
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueSaturday Morning Green Market
A long walk through Prospect Park to Vanderbilt Avenue for ice cream
313 locals recommend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveA long walk through Prospect Park to Vanderbilt Avenue for ice cream
Panzerotti Bites
235 Smith StDough Doughnuts
5th AvenueMille-Feuille Bakery
552 LaGuardia PlGreat chocolate croissants and lattes
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveParade Cafe
622 Caton AveFferins of Brooklyn
438 7th AveLocal candy shop
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic AveKesté Wall Street
77 Fulton StreetNumero 28 Pizzeria
28 Carmine StZaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveThe Chocolate Room
Roll N Roaster
2901 Emmons AvenueNeighborhoods
Park Slope
Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Book Shops, Candy Shops, Movies
Greenwich Village
Dumbo
Sunset Park
Industry City along Sunset Park Water front
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Brooklyn Heights
Le Petit Cafe
502 Court StNathan's Famous - Coney Island
1310 Surf AveDyker Heights
Sightseeing
Prospect Park
Walking, jogging, biking or watching ducks on the lake
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeLuna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveTerrace Books
242 Prospect Park WestSeaGlass Carousel
State StreetBrooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveProspect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveNew York Aquarium
602 Surf AveBrooklyn Public Library
Main branch of Brooklyn Public Library
10 minute ferry ride to Governors Island.
Car-free
Bike rentals
Food Trucks, Ice Cream
Hammocks
Great walking time
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
10 minute ferry ride to Governors Island.
Car-free
Bike rentals
Food Trucks, Ice Cream
Hammocks
Great walking time
Greenwood Playground
Prospect Expressway
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6 - Beach Volleyball Courts
Brooklyn Bridge Park GreenwayConey Island
City advice
Getting around
F and G subway and B67/B69 Bus
F and G subway to Ft Hamilton stop. Exit Ocean Parkway exit.
B67/B69 Bus to Vanderbilt or Greenwood stops along McDonald Avenue
What to pack
Bring walking shoes
New York offers so much to see when walking about. You won't even notice how many miles you walk.
Customs and culture
Laundry
Ft. Hamilton and East 2nd street- coin operated laundry.
Customs and culture
Grocery store- Windsor Farm
589 Prospect Avenue
Customs and culture
Walgreens Pharmacy
589 Prospect Avenue