BROOKLYN!! The Best Borough

The history of European settlement in Brooklyn spans more than 350 years. The settlement began in the 17th century as the small Dutch-founded town of "Breuckelen" on the East River shore of Long Island, grew to be a sizeable city in the 19th century and was consolidated in 1898 with New York City (then confined to Manhattan and the Bronx), the remaining rural areas of Kings County, and the largely rural areas of Queens and Staten Island, to form the modern City of New York.

Brooklyn continues to give birth to amazing cultural experiences, while maintaining the rich history and traditions that make the borough such a wonderful place to call home. Growing up in Brooklyn really allowed me the opportunity to experience and to learn about so much of the world in the walls of NYC. I was able to learn Russian as a young child due to the immense diversity that Brooklyn provides those that move there from all over the world. I would highly recommend visiting Brooklyn at least once and seeing all of the wonderful and amazing things the city of Brooklyn and the city of NYC have to offer.

Things to do in Brooklyn!

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge:

Walking along the Brooklyn Bridge is a bucket list item of things to do in New York City and not only that, it lets you see some great views of the NYC skyline!

Take A Stroll In Brooklyn Bridge Park:

Brooklyn Bridge Park is not only a great destination in New York, but it is also one of the best places to see the Manhattan Skyline. The best place to see the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges is also at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The park stretches along New York Harbor, with 85 acres of waterfront green space to explore.

Take The Slice of Brooklyn Tour:

If you want to get a sense of the Brooklyn pizza scene, some insider stories about movies filmed in Brooklyn, and to indulge in this is a great tour. We hopped on a bus and enjoyed sightseeing through Brooklyn while stopping at iconic pizza shops like Grimaldi’s in DUMBO and L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst.

Visit The Brooklyn Botanic Garden:

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a must for any botany enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is easily accessible in Central Brooklyn, located on Washington Street near Crown Heights.

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