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Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn, NY
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Ranked #7 of 96 attractions in Brooklyn
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining
Owner description: Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline along this exclusively pedestrain walkway... more » Owner description: Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline along this exclusively pedestrain walkway that is lined with grand historic townhouses and features a playground at Montague Street. « less
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New York City, New York
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229 reviews 229 reviews
60 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

A favorate of New Yorkes in the 1970's when Mnhattan became so expensive, the quaint enclave a subway stop from Manhattan and with great views back over the island became hot and still is.

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Washington DC
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We took the walking trip on a Saturday morning. Our tour guide did a really great job in showing us the area and telling us of the history. We saw first hand why so many people now want to live there. After the walk we had a wonderful lunch at a pub at the corner of Cranberry and Henry Streets.... More

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Ticowife
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Brooklyn heights and the surrounding neighborhoods of Cobble Hill and Carroll gardens should be on every visitors day trip list. A WONDERFUL place to walk, shop, dine, people watch, see beautiful buildings and gorgeous views of Manhattan from the Promenade. Take in a movie, walk the Brooklyn bridge, shop at trader joes , stop for a beer! Easy to get... More

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antwerpen
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Walk from atlantic avenue to brooklyn bridge. Great views of manhattan........................................

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Calgary, Canada
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106 reviews 106 reviews
35 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I fell in love with the heights. So many visits to NYC and I had never stopped here. The Promenade is so beautiful and the view is outstanding. Love the parks they are working on at the water, can't wait to come back when they are finished with toses as well.

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Simsbury, Connecticut
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152 reviews 152 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Loved walking through these neighborhoods looking at all the lovely brownstone buildings. Lots of places to eat and fabulous views of the East River and Manhattan too.

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York, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I visited on a warm spring day and enjoyed a sandwich just sat on a bench in the sunshine. Played ball with my children in the park and relaxed in the park. There are no street vendors or buskers or peddlers of any sort - a true place to relax and enjoy a great view of Manhattan.

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Tucson, Arizona
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I lived here for many years and still enjoy visiting. It is like home to come back and see the sites. The piers just keep getting better with all the new features.

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Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Walking around feeling like your in one of those many movies you have seen only to finish the walk with a walk along the promenade!! The best part of brooklyn!!

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New Fairfield, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This is a permanent exhibit at the museum by Judy Chicago and is like nothing you've seen before. I've seen it 3 times and took my husband on this trip. We were also amazed at the exhibit El Anatsui from Nigeria. Making art out of labels and the tops of cans. It is unbelievable.

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