Things to do
The best things to do in Williamsburg
There’s a helluva lot of things to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn from concerts to quirky museums
Known for its indie music and party scene, the ’Burg always offers a good reason to cross the East River and check out its delights. Locals of Williamsburg, Brooklyn already know the nabe is the prime place in the city to shop for vintage, catch a concert and peep some street art, but the ever-changing area always offers new restaurants, flea markets and shops to explore. The neighborhood may have rents higher than Gramercy and more crowds than Soho, but at least it’s free to visit. Heed the hipster call.
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There’s a helluva lot of things to do in Williamsburg, Brooklyn from concerts to quirky museums
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Navigate your way around town with this street and subway map of Williamsburg
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You don’t have to fly down to Nashville for an authentic honky-tonk experience—just hit up this freewheelin’ spot
Lovingly dubbed a gastrodive, this no-frills spot delivers strong drinks, salty food and a wonderful seedy atmosphere
Billyburg’s bar scene skews divey, but this bi-level drinks den offers laid-back boozing sans the stench of stale beer
Just blocks from the subway and ferries, this hotel offers abundant views of McCarren Park
Bask in the spotlight of Williamsburg at this hotel, which is smack-dab in the center of the action
This upscale waterfront destination has held a role in redefining the Williamsburg skyline
Urban Cowboy is an ultra-trendy and stylish crack at country living, right in the heart of Williamsburg
With spaceshiplike stage lighting, this spot has become something of an institution in Williamsburg
The sound system at this industrial-sleek club leaves every corner at the perfect decibel for dancing
This bowling alley and live-music venue fully embraces the new mania for local nostalgia
Bartender Xenia Viray boasts similar styles you’d find on the racks at Anthropologie but for a fraction of the price
Williamsburg’s beloved indie-brand boutique helps fierce feminists suit up for the resistance
This lifestyle shop in Williamsburg sells high-quality goods during the day, but will host occasional dance parties at night
This sprawling vintage emporium shills just about anything you’d want in your closet
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