Brooklyn is the most populated borough in New York and holds a very rich cultural history. This borough has a number of museums, parks, island and flea markets to keep you engrossed during your stay in this beautiful place. It is even the most important cultural attraction of America as it has played a vital role in America’s cultural development. Planning a vacation to Brooklyn is a great idea as it will give you the opportunity to explore the culture and history of the Americans. There are a number of tourist attractions that might ask for your attention. Some of the important ones are listed below.
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Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge once upon a time. It was constructed to cross the East river. The bridge offers a splendid view of the Manhattan, Statue of Liberty and Governors Island.
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This vast museum features 4000 pieces of Egyptian collections including a gilded-ebony statue of Amenhotep III, a large-scale rendering of an ancient map of the cosmos, and a mummy preserved in its original coffin.
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This old roller coaster was made in the year 1927 but continues to thrill people even today. At present this roller coaster is a part of Coney’s new Luna Park theme park. It was declared a city landmark and a National Historic Landmark.
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This museum is situated in Brooklyn Navy Yard and gives an insight detail of the former ship building center. This museum takes care of an array of the artifacts that were built in the Navy Yard during the Civil Wars and the World War.
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This peaceful and quiet place provides retreat from the hustle bustle of the city life. This park features thousand types of plants and trees. The best time to visit this park is spring when the flowers are in bloom and there a lot of festivals taking place.
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This was one of the first few museums exclusively built for children. It features more than 30,000 objects like masks, musical instruments, dolls and fossils. Kids here get to learn about Brooklyn.
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This is another great place for the kids to explore. They can walk through the trails and befriend the otters, kangaroos and African scops owls. They can walk among alpacas, goats, sheep and other animals.
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You get to meet the wonderful creatures found in the East River. The jelly fish and sharks too are there to welcome you. “Ocean Wonders: Sharks” features more than 100 species of wildlife.
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Brooklyn is famous for its flea market. Shop for antiques, vintage clothes, records, art and trinkets and stuff yourself with some goodies served at Blue Marble organic ice cream, Whimsy & Spice cookies and Hot Bread Kitchen.
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