Start your day with a visit to the Brooklyn Museum and experience its exquisite art collection. Next stop is the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which is a city oasis and a popular spot for photographers. Enjoy lunch at Smorgasburg, an open-air food market featuring more than 100 vendors. Spend the afternoon wandering around Williamsburg, an alternative neighborhood with trendy boutiques, street art, and rooftop bars.
Begin your day at the Brooklyn Bridge, an iconic landmark and perfect for a morning stroll. Then head to Prospect Park, a scenic public park that features a zoo, a carousel, and a lake. Don't miss a visit to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, offering stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. End your trip with a walking tour of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) that features cobblestone streets, indie shops, and even more amazing views.
The best way to get around Brooklyn is by walking, biking or using public transit. Brooklyn is well connected with subways, buses, and ferries, with a single ride for $2.75. Uber, Lyft and taxis are always available.
If you have more time, visit the Coney Island beach, Brooklyn Children's Museum, or the Bushwick Collective street art tour. For those with less time, skip Prospect Park and hop on a ferry for a quick tour of the New York Harbor.
Brooklyn is served by three airports, John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark (EWR). JFK is the closest airport to Brooklyn, approximately 11 miles away, and is the easiest to reach by public transportation. LaGuardia is closer to the city but larger than JFK, and Newark is approximately 15 miles away from Brooklyn.