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Free things to do around Brooklyn Heights
Free and lower-cost ideas around Brooklyn Heights: public places, parks, landmarks, public art, and free Gyde walks.
Within 0.6 mi of Brooklyn Heights center · center-radius discovery, not a neighborhood boundary
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Best first stop
Hotel Bossert
Stop here to admire the Italian Renaissance Revival architecture and recall the site of the Brooklyn Dodgers' 1955 World Series victory celebration.
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Start with Hotel Bossert and Bargemusic. Then use the Nearby location picker to swap in food, events, or a shorter walk based on where you actually are.
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69 public sources across the top 12 places
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Brooklyn Bridge Park
A stunning 85-acre waterfront destination in Brooklyn, offering breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor acr…
2-4_hours
Free
Photography
6 sources
The postcard view of Lower Manhattan, bridges, lawns, and waterfront paths in one stop.
Source-backed place · History
Hotel Bossert
Once known as the 'Waldorf-Astoria of Brooklyn,' this 14-story Italian Renaissance Revival landmark at 98 Montague Street is a st…
Free
Architecture
5 sources
Source-backed place · History
181 Montague Street
A neo-Classical masterpiece of the historic Bank Row, this landmarked building served as the People's Trust Company and is renown…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Public art
Woody De Othello: Guardian Spirit
A striking outdoor exhibition by Woody De Othello featuring oversized bronze and totemic redwood sculptures that blend everyday o…
Free
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Public art
Love Mural
A vibrant two-walled installation by legendary artist Cey Adams, this 2021 mural is part of the Murals for the Movement trio in t…
Free
Photography
3 sources
Source-backed place · History
70 Willow Street (Truman Capote House)
The former residence of author Truman Capote, a pale yellow Greek Revival townhouse in Brooklyn Heights where he wrote his most a…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Clocktower Building
A Gilded Age masterpiece by McKim, Mead & White, this landmarked building once housed the city's largest mechanical clock and a l…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Bargemusic
A renowned classical music venue in Brooklyn, Bargemusic has transitioned from a floating coffee barge to the stunning Brooklyn B…
Free
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
A stunning 1,826-foot pedestrian walkway cantilevered over the BQE, offering unmatched panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lo…
Photography
5 sources
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1
The largest pier in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 offers sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and the East River, featuring expansive…
Families
6 sources
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Brooklyn Borough Hall
A stately Greek Revival landmark and the oldest public building in Brooklyn, this former city hall now serves as the seat of the…
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Empire Stores
A reimagined Civil War-era warehouse complex in Dumbo, now serving as a vibrant retail and dining destination with stunning views…
Architecture
6 sources
Source-backed place · History
Washington Street cobblestone corridor
One of New York City’s most photographed corridors, this cobblestone street in DUMBO perfectly frames the Manhattan Bridge and th…
Photography
6 sources
Source-backed place · Public art
DUMBO Projection Project
Experience Brooklyn’s largest-scale projection series, where massive video art transforms the Manhattan Bridge and BQE walls into…
Art
5 sources
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Squibb Park Bridge
A modern, zig-zagging steel footbridge in Brooklyn Heights that provides a direct pedestrian link between the scenic Squibb Park…
Views
6 sources
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