With Manhattan almost unaffordable and Brooklyn Heights getting there, Williamsburg is rapidly growing with new hotels and new restaurants.

Checked out the neighbourhood while on a food tour. There are numerous small independent stores which is nice to see rather that the usual chain stuff. There is lots to explore in the neighbourhood which has quite an eclectic mix of residents. People seemed friendly...More

The Jewish district in NYC. Breathtaking. It takes you back to Europe from before World War 2. This is how some areas of Warsaw could have looked like before 1939. Once you’re there make sure to try challah, kosher of course.

This place is fast becoming a cool haunt for all sorts of people & is so full of food places the choice is difficult. Bedford Street is the main drag but there is so much happening in all the side streets. Every type of cuisine...More

Stopped in and out of shops, everyone very friendly and helpful if I had a purchase, be sure to Check out Brooklyn Industries and Indian Larry Motorcycles.

Where else on the planet can you witness 20-something hipsters in Goth garb, tattoos, and the latest designer sneakers next to Orthodox rabbis with fur hats and full rabbinical robes going on their respective rounds in the heart of one of Brooklyn's oldest and most...More

Williamsburg is nice place to visit; when you've run out of other choices. By all means, go spend time there is you have family or friends living in the area. It has its own feel and its own vibe: Like every other section of Brooklyn....More

Interesting neighborhood to explore. Lots of cute cafes and restaurants. Suggest public transportation because it can be a challenge to park.

A lot of restaurants, bars, café, shops, artists, music, young people. Nice place to see Manhattan during the day, or walk until Brookline bridge. Many options for a night program.

I love Williamsburg, it has so many flavors of the world and this creates the best ambience. People in the parks, in the cafés and so much life in the restaurants.