City Guide: Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a borough in New York, US. It used to be an independent city until New York was consolidated. However, even now this part of New York has its own charm and particular atmosphere. Brooklyn is also a very cultural spot and it houses world-class theaters, art districts, museums and some stunning parks. Brooklyn was quite mentioned in various books and songs. For instance, Walt Whitman described Brooklyn in his poem ‘Crossing Brooklyn Ferry’, same as Francis Guy in ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’.

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The area has numerous attractions worth seeing. Famous tourist spots are as follows:

- Brooklyn Bridge constructed in 1883 connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. On the bridge you will see a plaque saying ‘the structure of beauty’, which a bridge truly is.

- Grand Army Plaza laid out in 1870. It is a circle surrounded by trees. This area is dedicated to the victorious Union Army.

- Park Slope is a historic district of great importance. It is packed with the 19th and 20th century houses.

- The Coney Island Cyclone established in 1927 is among the world's oldest wooden roller coaster. The spot is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

- Ditmas Park is a historic district that was rural until the early 20th century. It houses a number of Victorian homes built in the beginning of the 20th century.

- Brooklyn Museum is the second biggest and most important art museum in New York.

Green-Wood Cemetery is another important sight, being the burial ground of famous New Yorkers. In case you are travelling with kids, visit Brooklyn Children's Museum. Founded in 1899, the museum offers numerous hands-on activities, authentic specimens and artifacts, as well as many other exciting things to keep children busy. Shall you fancy a nice stroll, make it to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. You can also enjoy adjacent to it Prospect Park , which is another great spot to walk around. It houses around 10,000 spices of plants. The 800 acres Marine Park is perfect for outdoor activities. It has a handball court, shuffleboard court and playground. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a unique spot housing a wildlife refuge and is worth seeing.

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