Brooklyn -
the former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers of Ebbets field fame is the most
densely populated of all the boroughs and you could say it is
truly the inner borough as
once you are in Brooklyn, the only way
to get out of New York City is by going through
another
borough.
General Questions and Answers:
I would like to take my mother
back to see her old neighborhood in
Williamsburg, any suggestions
as far as a historical tour? Also could you
recommend a
good Jewish restaurant in the vicinity?
I live in the Canarsie area and
I am not that familiar with the Williamsburg area.
However I can recommend a great Kosher Deli called Adelman's at 1906
Kings Hwy.
phone number (718) 336-4915. The Corned Beef and
Pastrami sandwiches are piled
high and real tasty served with old
fashioned Cream Soda!
What are some fun sights and
attractions to see in Brooklyn?
Coney Island
Coney Island is where New
York's largest amusement park is located. and home to the
famous Cyclone Roller Coaster ride. First opened in 1927, the
Cyclone continues to
maintain its place as one of the best roller
coasters in the country.
During baseball season, you can
catch the Mets minor league affiliate the Brooklyn
Cyclones as
they play their games at Keyspan park.
No stop to Coney Island
would be complete without tasting a Hot Dog from the Original
Nathans. Yes, this is the same Nathans that hosts that infamous
hot dog eating contest
every 4th of July.
Best way
of getting to the Coney Island area is by taking the F, Q, or W trains to
Stilwell
Avenue which is the last stop.
Brooklyn
Bridge
There are 3 bridges that
connect Brooklyn to Manhattan but none are more famous than
the
Brooklyn Bridge. Completed in 1883, the bridge
remains one
of New York's architectural wonders. Tip to Tourists: If
any one tries
selling you the Brooklyn Bridge, be wary, they
might not actually own it!
Prospect
Park
A
beautiful park located in the heart of Brooklyn. Not as well known
as Central Park in
Manhattan, Prospect Park has many hidden
treasures including:
Long Meadow - the longest stretch of unbroken
meadow of any urban park in the the
United States.
Wollman
Rink - Ice Skating in the Winter and Pedal boating on a lake in the
Summer
Prospect Park Zoo - The only zoo in Brooklyn.
The Carousel -
A great place to take the kids featuring a $1
merry-go-round.
Brooklyn Museum of
Art
Not far
from Prospect Park is the Brooklyn Museum of Art which is one of
the
largest museums in the country. It's collection includes
paintings, sculptures and
decorative arts from Africa, Asia,
Ancient Egypt, the Pacific, and the Americas.
The museum is located at
200 Eastern Parkway. You can take either the 2 or subway
trains.