Brooklyn Bridge Park

This beautiful section of the Brooklyn waterfront is an 85-acre expanse with several unique attractions —  such as Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1920s merry-go-round — and riverside esplanades with gorgeous Manhattan views. Check out Pier 2, a three-acre site designed specifically for "active recreation" (sporting leagues, picnics and roller skating) with a 6,300-square-foot lawn and a water play area, and the new Squibb Bridge.

Also, don’t miss out on new art installations that pop up frequently, the free outdoor movies that take place on Thursday evenings in the summertime and, shameless plug alert, the nearby Time Out Market New York, with rooftop views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Manhattan skyline.

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