Brooklyn is the kind of place you'll never want to leave (trust me, I'm still heartbroken that I no longer live here) and the best part is amazing things just pop out in front of you, legit every day.
Whether you're clinking beers with your new bestie on a rooftop in Bushwick, strolling along the Pier with a view of Brooklyn Bridge, or eating the best pizza to be found in the States, Brooklyn will win over your heart and soul.
There's a few things that you just
have to do while you're here, things that will make your trip unforgettable and your Instagram the envy of all.
Tick all these off your bucket list in BK and you'll have the time of your life - promise.
1. Ride the Cyclone at Coney Island
2. Cycle over Brooklyn Bridge at nighttime
3. Get take-away Margaritas from Turkey's Nest
4. Drink those boozy beauties in McCarren Park
5. Catch a movie in Nighthawk cinema
6. Go for a walk in Prospect Park
7. Get a cone from Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
8. Watch the sunset from someone's rooftop
9. See a gig in Pete's Candy Store
10. Feast on a Fornino pizza
11. Go clothes shopping in Beacon's Closet
12. Get invited to a quirky gallery opening
13. Eat a hotdog on Brighton Beach
14. Go street art sightseeing
15. Get cocktails at the Wythe Hotel
16. Be entertained by the subway breakdance kids
17. Cheer on a game in the Barclays Center
18. Try the ramen burger at Smorgasburg
19. Actually, try everything at Smorgasburg
20. Canoe down the Gowanus Canal
21. Snap pics at the Wyckoff Street mosaic home
22. Get a tiki cocktail at Surf Bar
23. Get the Brooklyn Ferry instead of the train
26. Have a big BBQ at Pier 5
27. Spend an hour in the City Reliquary
28. Chow down on grilled meats at Fette Sau
29. Go to an underground party at Rubulad
30. Walk around Red Hook neighbourhood
31. Watch an outdoor movie with a view
32. Get your flea-market fix at Brooklyn Bazaar
33. Visit Happy Hour at Alligator Lounge (free pizza)
34. Queue for Roberta's pizza
35. Go bowling at Brooklyn Bowl
36. Take a day trip to Manhattan beach
37. Eat an egg & cheese roll from any corner Bodega
38. Go to Bar Tabac for Bastille Day
39. Get an elote from a Mexican food truck
40. Settle down for outdoor theatre in Carroll Park
41. Have dinner alfresco at Juliette
42. Get competitive at Barcade
43. Take a dip in the fancy pool at McCarren Hotel
44. Look at the skyline every day <3
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