Kings County Trip Overview
Welcome to Brooklyn, New York City’s hippest neighborhood! This historic and quaint destination has become a must-see spot. This self-guided tour explores Brooklyn’s top two neighborhoods: DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. Check out Brooklyn’s artsiest areas and its most historic sites, like Brooklyn Bridge and Truman Capote’s house. Plus, enjoy the waterfront air as you admire Manhattan’s towering skyscrapers from afar.
Here’s how it works: Within 30 mins, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, head over to the first stop. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.
NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER!
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE TICKET. CHECK COVID RULES AND OPENING HOURS BEFORE YOUR VISIT.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Kings County, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kings County, New York, United States
Welcome to Brooklyn, New York City’s hippest neighborhood! This historic and quaint destination has become a must-see spot. This self-guided tour explores Brooklyn’s top two neighborhoods: DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights. Check out Brooklyn’s artsiest areas and its most historic sites, like Brooklyn Bridge and Truman Capote’s house. Plus, enjoy the waterfront air as you admire Manhattan’s towering skyscrapers from afar.
Here’s how it works: Within 30 mins, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, head over to the first stop. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions from there! Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.
NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER!
THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE TICKET. CHECK COVID RULES AND OPENING HOURS BEFORE YOUR VISIT.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Trendy Dumbo’s cobblestone streets and converted Brooklyn warehouse buildings are the backdrops for independent boutiques, high-end restaurants, and trendy cafes. Near the waterfront, St. Ann’s Warehouse, in a former tobacco factory, is the heart of a thriving performance and gallery scene. The north end of Brooklyn Bridge Park features the historic Jane’s Carousel as well as picturesque views of the Manhattan skyline.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Heights, Pierrepont St & Henry ST, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Heights is a posh residential area of elegant brownstones. It’s known for its tree-lined promenade along the East River, with unrivaled views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The neighborhood also attracts visitors and local families to the landscaped walkways and playgrounds of waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park. Locals gather at the longstanding bars and restaurants along Henry Street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, NY 10038
The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing across the East River.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Truman Capote’s House, 70 Willow St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Halfway down this block, on the left, is the former home of another famous writer: Truman Capote. Look for house number 70.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Manhattan Bridge, South Street and FDR Drive, New York City, NY 10002
The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension. The main span is 1,470 ft long, with the suspension cables being 3,224 ft long. The bridge’s total length is 6,855 ft.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn Bridge Park at Dock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Jane’s Carousel is a carved, wooden, 48-horse carousel that was built in 1922 for the Idora Park amusement park in Youngstown, Ohio by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Ann’s Warehouse, 45 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-1052
St. Ann’s Warehouse is a performing arts institution in Brooklyn, New York City. Formerly the Church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity on Montague Street, in 1980 the site was converted into a venue for classical music.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fruit Street Sitting Area, Connects Columbia Heights to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn, NY 11201
New Yorkers will be forgiven for wondering about the Brooklyn Heights fruit streets: Cranberry Street, Orange Street, and Pineapple Street, all tucked into this compact, historic brownstone neighborhood.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn Heights, Pierrepont St & Henry ST, Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Heights is a posh residential area of elegant brownstones. It’s known for its tree-lined promenade along the East River, with unrivaled views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The neighborhood also attracts visitors and local families to the landscaped walkways and playgrounds of waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park. Locals gather at the longstanding bars and restaurants along Henry Street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St George Hotel, 100 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Hotel St. George is a building in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, which was once the city’s largest hotel. The hotel is within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cadman Plaza Park, Cadman Plaza West and Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cadman Plaza is a park located on the border of the Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Brooklyn War Memorial, 195 Cadman Plaza W Northern End of Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201-1722
The Brooklyn War Memorial is a war memorial installed in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza, in the U.S. state of New York.
Duration: 5 minutes
