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Area: 71 square miles
Population: 2.5+ million
Travel Time From Times Square: 25 minutes

As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to take a stroll across the historic Brooklyn Bridge. Once you’ve traversed the span from Manhattan to Brooklyn, you can meander along the Promenade and brownstones of scenic Brooklyn Heights or enjoy some delicious eats nearby in downtown Brooklyn, such as a ShackBurger from the new Shake Shack. Head for Williamsburg, an artsy neighborhood teeming with galleries, bars, performance spaces and vintage shops, or watch the spring foliage bloom in expansive Prospect Park near lively Park Slope. Coney Island is another must-see location easily reached by subway; check out the rides at Luna Park and the lovable sea creatures at the New York Aquarium, or take in a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game at MCU Park right on the shoreline.

Spring Highlights:
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) | bam.org | 718-636-4100
Among the City’s most prestigious performing- and cinema-arts centers.

Weeksville Heritage Center | weeksvillesociety.org | 718-756-5250
Museum honoring the 19th-century free African-American community, now in a new home.

Luna Park | lunaparknyc.com | 718-373-LUNA
Thrill rides by the beach at Coney Island; opens on May 1.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden | bbg.org | 718-623-7200
Acres of flora adjacent to Prospect Park.

St. Ann’s Warehouse | stannswarehouse.org | 718-254-8779
Cutting-edge arts programming in trendy DUMBO.

To help you navigate the borough, see our list of must-visit locations, below.

Brighton Beach: This oceanfront Brooklyn 'hood is known for authentic Russian markets and exciting nightlife.
Brooklyn Heights: Wander this cozy, historic neighborhood just over the Brooklyn Bridge to find superb culture, a wealth of literary highlights and a vibrant bar and restaurant scene.
Carroll Gardens: This leafy, literary-leaning enclave features fine dining, eclectic shopping and a distinctly old-school sense of style.
Coney Island: Ideal for a summer visit, this legendary NYC amusement district offers beaches, baseball and a boardwalk full of tasty treats and oddball entertainment.
DUMBO: Discover Brooklyn's artsy enclave of reimagined factories, avant-garde performing spaces and distinctive shopping.
Park Slope: This cherished Brooklyn 'hood is home to quirky shops, high-quality brews, literary stomping grounds and more.
Red Hook: Brooklyn's rugged shoreline neighborhood offers a refreshing salt spray of NYC's seafaring past, along with delectable shopping and some killer lobster rolls.
Williamsburg: Perhaps the trendiest neighborhood in the City, Williamsburg is home to a burgeoning arts scene as well as new shops, restaurants and nightlife destinations. 

Remember to check back for updates, as our team continues to search the borough for the best Brooklyn has to offer. For more information, see visitbrooklyn.org.