Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located at the westernmost end of Long Island and formerly an independent city, Brooklyn shares a land border with the borough and county of Queens.
Neighbourhoods such as Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Park Slope were revitalized as young professionals and families looked to Brooklyn as a more affordable low-key alternative to living in Manhattan.
Offering magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge, this 1/3-mile-long sliver of green overlooks Brooklyn's busy industrial waterfront.
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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or already live here and just want new ideas for how to spend a weekend, this list has you covered. Think art, food, bookstores, waterfront walks, and low-key neighborhoods that deserve more love. Brooklyn isn’t about rushing from sight to sight.
From world-class nightlife to innovative cuisine, Brooklyn has an enviable reputation, but make no mistake—there's fun for all ages. There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local.
For all its supertalls, high-rises, scaffolding, and henge-worthy structures, it’s easy to dismiss Downtown Brooklyn as a side quest to a stay, overnight or extended, in the County of Kings.
These Brooklyn attractions include beautiful parks, iconic architectural gems, underrated museums, and other only-in-NY activities.
New York City - Brooklyn, Urban Center, Diverse: The most populous borough of New York, Brooklyn occupies 81 square miles (210 square km) to the east of Manhattan on the western fringe of Long Island.