Overview
Discover twice the destination in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Brooklyn.
Imagine a place where trendy waterfront neighborhoods offer iconic skyline views and epic street food markets fuel festival goers at seasonal open-air concerts. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travelers and locals who have relaxed on Coney Island's beaches, tucked into a picnic at Prospect Park, and danced to a late-night DJ until the early hours. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Brooklyn travel guide. Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1-7 days including:
- Exciting 'Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
- Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of our picks top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Brooklyn
- Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and highlight unique experiences on each trail
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Brooklyn Navy Yard, Green-Wood Cemetery, and Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travelers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
- Covers: Dumbo, Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn; Williamsburg & Greenpoint; Bushwick & East Williamsburg; Bed-Stuy & Crown Heights; Fort Greene, Clinton Hill & Prospect Heights; Park Slope, Prospect Park & Beyond; Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Gowanus; Red Hook and Columbia Waterfront District; Sunset Park and Bay Ridge; Brighton Beach & Coney Island
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Brooklyn.
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