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| Downtown Brooklyn Skyline | |
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| Country |  United States |
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| City | new York |
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Downtown Brooklyn sits, as the name suggests, at the heart of Brooklyn. In addition to the downtown area proper, the district includes Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and the Navy Yard.
Understand
- Downtown Brooklyn, which is the economic heart of Brooklyn, looks like the downtown core of any big city, with its shopping streets, clothing and electronics shops, a town hall (here, a “borough hotel”), two universities, a main train station, a major classical concert hall (the Brooklyn Academy of Music), offices, private, municipal, state and court. The whole being well covered by metro and bus.
- Brooklyn heights is a residential area with elegant buildings and colonial churches. The view of Lower Manhattan is nice, but it shows in the cost of renting. This is the wealthiest neighborhood in Brooklyn, more expensive than some sections of Manhattan same.
- Cobble Hill is a quiet and pleasant area, with its bookstores, shops and restaurants. A long-standing Italian establishment ensures that you will find good Italian pizzas and ice cream here. There are good restaurants and a number of bars along Court Str. and Smith Str.
- DUMBO Sorry, no elephant flying on the horizon! It’s an acronym for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass”. Just like at SoHo, the artists who made its reputation have now given way to a richer and more connected population. Stroll along the riverbanks and take in the views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
- Fort Greene has great restaurants and is home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which features live music, theater and arthouse movies.
To go
By Metro
Many lines serve the district, the most important station being Atlantic Avenue (also called, oddly, Pacific street). It is the largest station outside of Manhattan and a major transportation hub. The lines 
(week only), 
(rush hour only),
(week only) all stop there. Honestly, there isn't much to see around, but this is probably the place where you will pick up a connection.
Borough Hall is another important station, served by the lines (week only) and . This resort is however close to several tourist attractions.Clark street, served by lines , is the closest station to the Brooklyn Bridge.
The lines 
are also present in the neighborhood, but attempting a connection involving one of these lines can be overwhelming (however between them it is much easier). To make a connection between one of these lines and Atlantic Avenue, go to Fulton Street station in Manhattan (which is really not easy to navigate), Jay Street / Metrotech (there is now a section connecting and ), and Franklin Avenue Shuttle in Bed-Stuy.
By bus
West view from Manhattan Bridge
Several lines connect Downtown Brooklyn to other districts of Brooklyn, please note that the B51 which may be indicated to you by numerous non-updated sources and which connected Downtown Brooklyn to Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge is no longer in operation.
- MTA network
On foot or by bike
The Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges are open to both pedestrians and bicycles. Many cables limit the view and the subway passes all the time, so the Brooklyn Bridge is much better suited for any pedestrian crossing.
To see
- 1 Brooklyn bridge (Pedestrian access on Tillary and Adams, or via the stairs on Prospect Street between Cadman Plaza east and west; Metro
to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge, lines 
to Borough Hall, 
to Court Street-Borough Hall, or 
to York Street) – Built from 1870 to 1883, this large suspension bridge is a "structure of beauty", as indicated on a commemorative plaque. - 2 Brooklyn Historical Society 128, Pierrepont Street and Clinton (Metro: lines to Borough Hall, to Jay Street-Borough Hall, or to Court Street-Borough Hall),
1 718 222-4111, fax : 1 718 222-3794 
Wed-Fri midday-17 h, sat. 10 h - 17 h, Sun noon-17 h, Library open from Wed. to Fri. 13 h - 17 h, appointment recommended. 
Adult 6 $, seniors / students / teachers 4 $, free for children under 12. – Brooklyn History Museum and Library. - 3 Micro Museum 123 Smith Street (between Pacific and Dean; Metro
to Bergen Street or to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street) Sun-Fri 9 h - 21 h, Sat noon-19 h. - 4 Museum of Contemporary African Immigrant Art (Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts - MoCADA) 80, Hanson Place (Portland cross; Metro to Lafayette Avenue, to Fulton Street,
to Atlantic Avenue, or 
to Pacific Street; LIRR network: Flatbush Avenue), 1 718 230-0492, fax : 1 718-230-0246, e-mail : [email protected] Wed-Sun 11 h - 18 h. Suggested donation for entry: adults 4 $, students / high school students (16 and under), free for children under 12.
Wed-Fri midday-
Adult 
119 Livingston Street, artistic facade
- 5 New York Transit Museum corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street (the entrance is located at the northwest corner after a staircase leading down into the old metro station; Metro to Borough Hall, to Court Street-Borough Hall, to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street, or to Jay Street-Borough Hall), 1 718 694-1600 Tue-Fri 10 h - 16 h, Sat-Sun noon-17 h, closed Mondays and public holidays. adults 5 $, children 3 $ (3–17) / seniors (62). Free for seniors on Wednesdays. – Installed in a former metro station, on two levels: the Mezzanine, and his exhibitions on the construction of the metro, and other, ephemeral, on various topics related to transport; and the platforms, where we can see 20 trainsets from different eras, all retired (the oldest dates from 1903) and also a signal tower which still functions. The museum regularly organizes events, from hosting an art project, to metro tours, and even tours with the museum trains! This museum has an annex at Grand Central Station, at Midtown Manhattan.
Do
Concerts
- 1 Bargemusic Fulton Ferry dock (Metro to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge or to York Street), e-mail : [email protected] – A real hidden gem. This barge, moored permanently under the Brooklyn Bridge, holds a weekly chamber music concert during which you can enjoy wine and cheese in comfortable armchairs. There is even a fireplace. And the view of lower Manhattan is quite stunning.
- 2 Brooklyn Academy of Music (Metro to Fulton Street, to Lafayette Avenue, to Nevins Street, to Atlantic Avenue, or to Pacific Street; LIRR network: Flatbush Avenue)
Movie theater
- 3 BAM Rose Cinemas 30, Lafayette Avenue (between Ashland and St Felix; Metro to Fulton Street, to Lafayette Avenue, to Nevins Street, to Atlantic Avenue, or to Pacific Street; LIRR: Flatbush Avenue) – A good cinema, installed in a former opera house. It shows both author's cinema and Hollywood.
Theater
- 4 St Ann's Warehouse 38 Water Street (between Dock and Main; Metro to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge or to York Street), 1 718 254-8779 140 $ for five shows, 119 $ for four .... – This theater, housed in an indescribable building on the corner of Water and Dock streets, constantly presents avant-garde pieces.
To buy
- Halcyon 57 Pearl Street (and Water; Metro to York Street or to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge), 1 718 260-9299 Tue noon-21 h, Wed. noon-20 h, Thu-Fri midday-21 h, Sat noon-20 h, Sun noon-18 h, Mon By appointment. – Record store.
- Sahadi's 187, Atlantic Avenue (between Court and Clinton; Metro : to Borough Hall, to Court Street-Borough Hall, or to Bergen Street), 1 718 624-4550 Mon-Sat 9 h - 19 h. – The most famous supplier of Middle Eastern ingredients in all of New York City. If you arrive after closing, there is another store across the street that closes later. Atlantic Avenue is a must see if you like Arabic food.
Eat
Grimaldi's
- 1 Grimaldi's 19, Old Fulton Street (between Water and Front; Metro to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge, to York Street, or to Clark Street), 1 718 858-4300 Sun-Thu 11 h 30 - 23 h, Fri-Sat 11 h 30-midnight. – Located near the Fulton Ferry and DUMBO arrivals dock, serves great wood fired pizzas (whole), does not take credit cards. A word of advice: go early at noon, when the oven is at its hottest ...
- Junior's Restaurant and Bakery 386 Flatbush Avenue Extension (and Dekalb Avenue; Metro and late at night to Dekalb Avenue, to Nevins Street, or to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street), 1 718 852-5257 Sun-Thu 6 h 30-Midday, Fri-Sat 6 h 30 - 14 h. – Yes, they have an annex in Grand Central, but their original cheesecake is something else nonetheless. Its advertisements are among the first things you will see when you leave the Manhattan Bridge. This is where you can find, in all simplicity, the "most fabulous cheesecake" but also New York deli items like the tongue sandwich. You will notice the waiters, in suits and ties, and understand that the place definitely has a very special atmosphere.
- Madiba 195, DeKalb Avenue (between Carlton and Adelphi; Metro to Clinton-Washington Avenues or to Lafayette Avenue), 1 718 855-9190, fax : 1 718 855-8610, e-mail : [email protected] Luxury. – South African cuisine served in a chic setting. Discover dishes with strange names such as biltong and droewors, South African-style samosas, bobotie, of course served with pili-pili. To be enjoyed with South African wine, before attacking the dessert, a good portion of melktert.
- Scopello 63, Lafayette Avenue (and Fulton Street; Metro to Fulton Street, to Lafayette Avenue, to Atlantic Avenue, or to Pacific Street; LIRR: Flatbush Avenue), 1 718 852-1100 Sun-Thu 17 h - 23 h, Fri-Sat 17 h - 23 h 30. – A Sicilian-Italian table, with beautiful Greek, Spanish and Arab influences. Cozy atmosphere for a dinner less than 20 $. The sardine starter is incredible.
- Yemen Cafe 176 Atlantic Avenue (between Court and Clinton Streets; Metro to Bergen Street, to Borough Hall), 1 718 834-9533 Mon-Sat 9 h - 23 h. – This restaurant has the particularity of serving as a bit of an unofficial social center for the Yemeni community, but you feel very comfortable there, the staff are warm and the food, as delicious (the lamb in particular) as it is cheap. , (we can feast for two for ~ 40 $). Note that this is a strict Muslim restaurant, so no alcohol is consumed there. Don't hesitate to try the spicy tea, instead.
Have a drink / Go out
- Well done (the Smith St Bakery) 120 Smith Street (between Pacific and Dean; to Bergen Street), 1 718 852 0200 Sun-Thu 7 h - 20 h, Fri-Sat 7 h - 21 h. – Very well located, Bien Cuit offers a variety of breads and pastries made on site, wifi, fair trade coffees and espressos.
- Jacques Torres 66, Water Str (between Dock and Main; Metro to High Street-Brooklyn Bridge or to York Street) Mon-Sat 9 h - 20 h, Sun. 10 h - 18 h. – A little chocolatier on a side street in DUMBO with a great view of Don't miss his "Wicked Hot Chocolate".
Housing
- 1 New York Marriott (Brooklyn bridge) 333, Adams Str (and Fulton; Metro to Borough Hall, to Court Street-Borough Hall or Lawrence Street-MetroTech, or to Jay Street-Borough Hall), 1 718 246-7000, 1 800 228-9290 (free number), fax : 1 718 246-0563 room available from 16 h, to be released before 11 h. – Luxurious rooms, relaxed but modern atmosphere, state-of-the-art amenities.
- NU Hotel 85 Smith Street (and Atlantic; Metro to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets, to Bergen Street or Jay Street-Borough Hall, or to Hoyt Street), 1 718 852-8585, fax : 1 718 852-8558 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. 199 $.
