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Brooklyn Bridge Park
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334 Furman St.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, as its name would suggest, is stationed under the Brooklyn Bridge. It draws thousands of visitors each week who come for awe-inspiring views of Manhattan and idyllic picnic spots along the waterfront. The park is also the site of special events, including the free Movies With a View, kayaking, rowing and fitness classes. The appealing coastal attraction comprises a series of piers filled with recreational facilities, gardens, playgrounds, greenways and grassy areas for hanging out. Pier 2 holds basketball courts, an in-line skating rink and a pop-up pool. A sandy "beach" serves as a (nonmotorized) boat launch at Pier 4; You'll find kid-friendly play areas at both ends (and some in between); the ones at Pier 6 include swings, slides, a giant sandbox and a water feature. There's also a seasonal ferry from that pier that serves Governors Island.
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Ivy Brown Gallery
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675 Hudson St.
Ivy Brown Gallery opened in 2001 in the local architecture marvel the Triangle Building. Brown showcases a broad range of New York City art, in a variety of mediums.
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Café Select
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212 Lafayette St.
This beloved haunt is one part wine bar, one part Scandinavian-influenced café and one part model- and celeb-heavy brunch spot. Aside from an amazing wine list, compliments of wine director Byron Bates, the homey, scene-y, wood-floored restaurant also specializes in herbal teas, all-day breakfast and a sophisticated dinner menu featuring crisp Amish chicken, pappardelle and veal schnitzel. For brunch, it doesn’t get better than Select’s Croque Monsieur.
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Loom Yoga
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1087 Flushing Ave.
The Loom Yoga Center is dedicated to strengthening your practice and building a community based on strong, personal relationships between teachers and students.