Guidebook for BedStuy Stay
Parks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveDomino Park
15 Kent AveIt’s a bit of tranquility, after the hectic pace of NYC. Accessible by tram from Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, go to govisland.com for info about events and how to travel there.
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
It’s a bit of tranquility, after the hectic pace of NYC. Accessible by tram from Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, go to govisland.com for info about events and how to travel there.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeGreat view of Statue of Liberty and NYC. Cute restaurants on Montague Street on the way to the Promenade.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGreat view of Statue of Liberty and NYC. Cute restaurants on Montague Street on the way to the Promenade.
Theater District
Go online and book tickets ahead of time if you want to climb to the top. Otherwise, it’s great to take pics in front of it.
195 locals recommend
Vessel
20 Hudson YardsGo online and book tickets ahead of time if you want to climb to the top. Otherwise, it’s great to take pics in front of it.
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich St
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe High Line
Cool elevated park with great views of NYC.
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6 - Beach Volleyball Courts
Brooklyn Bridge Park GreenwayTake the trek to the Lower East Side (LES) Pier 35. With its walkways, bike paths and waterfront views it’s perfect on a good weather day. They also recently installed raised metal swings so you get a spectacular view of the water and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
7 locals recommend
Pier 35
FDR DriveTake the trek to the Lower East Side (LES) Pier 35. With its walkways, bike paths and waterfront views it’s perfect on a good weather day. They also recently installed raised metal swings so you get a spectacular view of the water and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
Great way to view the city. I bought my tickets through Groupon with an additional coupon code and saved a ton of $. It’s only a 15 minute ride but it’s fun.
Manhattan Helicopters
6 E River PiersGreat way to view the city. I bought my tickets through Groupon with an additional coupon code and saved a ton of $. It’s only a 15 minute ride but it’s fun.
Haven’t been as this is new. It boasts great, startling views of NYC. Check the website before going.
45 locals recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 E 42nd StHaven’t been as this is new. It boasts great, startling views of NYC. Check the website before going.
Essentials
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdOnly 2 blocks away.
Supermarket, can request delivery. Approximately 6 blocks away
84 locals recommend
Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey StSupermarket, can request delivery. Approximately 6 blocks away
Walgreens
2325 Flatbush AveStuy-Wash-N-Dry Laundromat
213 Stuyvesant AvenueLaundromat-only 2 blocks away
Foodtown of Bushwick
1291 BroadwayArts & Culture
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveFun for the kids, lots of activities.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyMovie theatre, event space with a wide variety of shows.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveMovie theatre, event space with a wide variety of shows.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AvenueThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetEntertainment & Activities
Luna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveTo all Brooklyners it’s known as Coney Island.
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveGreat photo options while sipping some rose. Be prepared for crowds. Need to buy tickets online ahead of time.
Rose Mansion
111 W 32nd StGreat photo options while sipping some rose. Be prepared for crowds. Need to buy tickets online ahead of time.
It’s a nice movie going experience-comfy chairs. Food ordered and bought to your seat. Just note, you may share half of the table with a stranger as the tables are between seats.
266 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WIt’s a nice movie going experience-comfy chairs. Food ordered and bought to your seat. Just note, you may share half of the table with a stranger as the tables are between seats.
The BEAST Speedboat Ride
30 minutes of fun! You will get splashed.
Take fun, unique pics. It takes about 45 minutes to get through. Go early in the day before 3 pm to avoid crowds.
26 locals recommend
Museum of Illusions
77 8th AveTake fun, unique pics. It takes about 45 minutes to get through. Go early in the day before 3 pm to avoid crowds.
Food scene
Greedi Vegan
1031 Bergen StreetGreat Vegan food
Great French Food in the neighborhood. A long walk or a bus ride away.
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdGreat French Food in the neighborhood. A long walk or a bus ride away.
Yummy Italian food. Gourmet pizza. They also have a related bakery for fresh baked goods.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveYummy Italian food. Gourmet pizza. They also have a related bakery for fresh baked goods.
Great fried chicken. Its a small spot, so be prepared to wait on a line or just order take out.
28 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvenueGreat fried chicken. Its a small spot, so be prepared to wait on a line or just order take out.
MAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant AveGreat southern food. It's a trek but worth it for the red velvet waffles. Everything on the menu is great.
93 locals recommend
Soco
509 Myrtle AveGreat southern food. It's a trek but worth it for the red velvet waffles. Everything on the menu is great.
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueBest donuts in BK.
Best Thai food ever. Its a fun, exotic looking restaurant but super loud- so be prepared to shout over your meal. Located in Williamsburg.
133 locals recommend
SEA
114 N 6th StBest Thai food ever. Its a fun, exotic looking restaurant but super loud- so be prepared to shout over your meal. Located in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn Beso
370 Lewis AveToad Style
93 Ralph AveVegan bakery with gluten free options as well. A bus ride away. Take the B52 (around the corner from the house on Gates Ave).
192 locals recommend
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveVegan bakery with gluten free options as well. A bus ride away. Take the B52 (around the corner from the house on Gates Ave).
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveCool coffee shop just a few blocks from the house on the way to the J train station.
58 locals recommend
Cup of Brooklyn
1071 Gates AvenueCool coffee shop just a few blocks from the house on the way to the J train station.
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveCool beer bar with music
I haven’t been yet as there are so many new spots in the neighborhood but heard their baked goods and curry chicken sandwich is great.
46 locals recommend
Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant
87 Lafayette AveI haven’t been yet as there are so many new spots in the neighborhood but heard their baked goods and curry chicken sandwich is great.
I’ve ordered delivery from there and their “soul roll” is amazing. Perfect combo of salty and sweet.
6 locals recommend
The Southern Comfort
377 Marcus Garvey BoulevardI’ve ordered delivery from there and their “soul roll” is amazing. Perfect combo of salty and sweet.
Milk & Pull Bed Stuy
348 Malcolm X BlvdAlthough not in the neighborhood, this bagel shop is know as the creator of the original rainbow bagel. New Yorkers love their bagels. Great breakfast option if you’re willing to travel -or just want to bring bagels home for later.
130 locals recommend
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueAlthough not in the neighborhood, this bagel shop is know as the creator of the original rainbow bagel. New Yorkers love their bagels. Great breakfast option if you’re willing to travel -or just want to bring bagels home for later.
Yummy ice cream shop! Check the hours before you go. 15 minute bus ride away or 20 minute walk.
57 locals recommend
Lady Moo Moo
365 Chauncey StYummy ice cream shop! Check the hours before you go. 15 minute bus ride away or 20 minute walk.
Fat Doughnut
50 Malcolm X BlvdYummy donuts, 10 minute walk up Malcolm X.
Has outdoor seating. Cool spot, just a quick bus ride down Malcolm X, for those who aren’t willing to walk. It’s about a 15 minute walk from the house.
329 locals recommend
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdHas outdoor seating. Cool spot, just a quick bus ride down Malcolm X, for those who aren’t willing to walk. It’s about a 15 minute walk from the house.
Cupcake Market
6 Fulton StreetI’m headed there for the holiday season to get custom cookies made for the family.
They have yummy biscuits and side roasted potatoes. I love their chicken and biscuits meal and the Brown Butter breakfast combo. I’ve only ordered from them, haven’t been to the restaurant in person yet.
58 locals recommend
Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen
413 Tompkins AveThey have yummy biscuits and side roasted potatoes. I love their chicken and biscuits meal and the Brown Butter breakfast combo. I’ve only ordered from them, haven’t been to the restaurant in person yet.
They have the best cakes and desserts. It’s a trek into Williamsburg to get there, but they also deliver. The triple chocolate mousse cake is to die for! It’s our family favorite.
61 locals recommend
Martha's Country Bakery
263 Bedford AveThey have the best cakes and desserts. It’s a trek into Williamsburg to get there, but they also deliver. The triple chocolate mousse cake is to die for! It’s our family favorite.
Mac Shack
320 Malcolm X BoulevardA wide variety of macaroni and cheese dishes. We like the curry Mac and the Veggie Mac.
Happy Cork
51 Buffalo AveLiquor store.
Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic AveIf you are in ChinaTown, I hear it’s great food at a cheap price.
38 locals recommend
Great NY Noodletown
28 BoweryIf you are in ChinaTown, I hear it’s great food at a cheap price.