An's Guide to Brooklyn - part 3 (summer 2024)
my current favorite restaurants and parks + free things YOU can do this summer
Happy July!
I was in SoHo the other day and was shocked by the amount of people and lines in front of shops and restaurants. There’s even a line for ice cream!!! If you’re visiting NYC, I do recommend heading to Brooklyn for at least a day for a lazy afternoon (most places don’t even require advanced planning nor reservations!). It’s quieter plus the picturesque brownstone charm minus the crazy crowd.
An's Guide to Brooklyn - part 1
Popular Brooklyn neighborhoods + my Food and Drink 2023 List
An's Guide to Brooklyn - part 2
Vintage and thrift shops, home decor and furniture shops, grocery stores, & specialty shops
An's Guide to Brooklyn - part 3
For part 3, I’m sharing my Food and Drink List of 2024 plus a few newly discovered hidden gems in Brooklyn.
Now, let’s start with a few free things that I plan to do this summer that you TOO can do if you’re visiting. The rest of the content will be put behind a paywall, and I kindly ask that you ‘subscribe’ or ‘upgrade to paid’ as it helps support this work.
Happy to send specific NYC recommendations that best fit your needs and schedule, so feel free to DM me on IG!
Free summer movies in Brooklyn:
I’ve been to Monday movie nights at Bryant Park with friends a few times before, and it’s always so much fun. This summer, I have two on my list that I want to check out, and they’re both in Brooklyn.
Movie Nights in Prospect Park - North end of Prospect Park Meadow, closest to Third Street and Grand Army Plaza entrance - Wednesdays, ends July 17
Movies With A View at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn - Thursdays, in July and August
Pro tips: Pack along a picnic blanket (I have a mini and 2 of these regular-sized mats that are great for the parks and beaches.), snacks, and drinks. Plan to be there before the movie starts if you want to grab the best seat in the house.
Other free things I’ve done and would recommend:
E-bike or walk the Brooklyn Bridge. I can confirm that it’s fun and worth it! Best early in the morning to avoid the crowd or late in the afternoon around sunset to avoid the heat. :)
Experience the vibe of Red Hook - this will be on my Youtube video Vlog 11
Go to the beach! Yes, Brooklyn has a few in Coney Island, and most are accessible by train. LIST HERE!
Brooklyn Flea in Dumbo - Saturdays + Sundays
Hot Honey Sundays - dance parties
Smorgasburg Brooklyn - open-aired food market, Saturdays in Williamsburg and Sundays in Prospect Park
My 2024 Food, Drink & Shop List (by neighborhoods)
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