If you do one touristy thing on your visit it needs to be this! Our favorite thing to do - elevated beautiful views looking over the East River to downtown Manhattan with the Statue of Liberty to your left and Brooklyn Bridge to your right. Might even run into a few celebrities walking through Brooklyn Heights :)
Again, one of the best touristy things you can do in NYC! Our ultimate walking tour we give anyone visiting for the first time: walk the Brooklyn Heights Promenade (see above) then over to the Brooklyn Bridge. Cross the bridge into Manhattan and walk directly over to the 9/11 Memorial site. Lots of walking but sites and views you can't beat!
Beautiful little park in a brownstone neighborhood where Danny begged Alyssa to marry him :)
One of the best croissants you'll find in NYC, they started selling out of their apartment during covid but have since blown up. Snag one on your walk to the Promenade... they import their butter from France!
Grab a quick slice of this Detroit-style pizza in the neighborhood!
Our favorite neighborhood dive bar
Order the maple cruller - trust us!!
Delicious coffee and cold brew!
Great cocktails - our first date!
Smash burger joint that is popping up with new locations all over the city