Industry City Distillery (CLOSED)

Industry City, a group of repurposed waterfront warehouses that until 1974 was called Bush Terminal, houses this Brooklyn vodka distillery built by five pals, all newcomers to the alcohol industry. Plunk down $5 to join a tour every Saturday at 3pm and spot house-made items like a $3,000 yeast propagator tank that normally retails for more than $300,000 and a letterpress for bottle labels. Along with the golden Willy Wonka–inspired ticket you receive with your tour, you’ll also have a chance to taste the goods. There’s a certain Wonkaness to the space itself as well: Keep an eye out for everything from rubber unicorn heads to Razor scooters.