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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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Barclays Center
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620 Atlantic Ave.
Major-league sports at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues have been a long time coming—since the 1950s, in fact—but the 18,200-seat Barclays Center is now a reality. Home to the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Liberty, the arena also features a more intimate 7,700-seat theater, the "Brooklyn Style" team apparel shop, the ultra-luxe Crown Club, and more than 50 local food vendors. In addition to the Nets and Liberty, the Barclays Center hosts college athletics, boxing, circuses, family shows, and concerts ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Jay Z to Bad Bunny.
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Negril BK
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256 5th Ave.
Negril BK spreads out over three rooms: a splashy tropical-theme dining room, a happening lounge and a private rum speakeasy, combining for more than 200 seats in all. This Caribbean getaway in Park Slope serves ample well-seasoned plates of rotisserie jerk chicken, oven-roasted whole fish and lush, tender braised oxtail prepared by Kingsley John, a chef from the West Indies and a veteran of Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster. The restaurant also offers a children’s menu.
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Statue of Liberty Museum
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Liberty Island
The Statue of Liberty, perhaps New York City's most familiar landmark, has welcomed many generations of hopeful Americans to our shores. The new Statue of Liberty Museum allows for universal access, giving all visitors a more meaningful experience and deeper understanding of Lady Liberty’s history. Visitors explore the museum at will—without the need for additional advanced reservations or tickets beyond the cost of the ferry.
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Hudson Yards
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30th–34th Streets from 10th–12th Aves.
Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood. The site is home to more than 100 diverse shops and culinary experiences; offices for leaders in industry; significant public art such as Vessel; dynamic cultural institutions including The Shed; Edge, the tallest observation deck in the Western hemisphere; modern residences; 14 acres of public plazas, gardens and groves; and the world’s first Equinox Hotel.
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Charm Bar & Restaurant
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448 Dean St.
Across from Barclays Center, Charm offers a wide variety of tropical cocktails and dishes with a Caribbean flavor. You'll find jerk chicken, stewed oxtail, pineapple and coconut fried rice, along with sliders and burgers.
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Spiked Spin & Wellness Co.
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1171 Fulton St.
Spiked Spin & Wellness Co. is the first of its kind, intuitive wellness company disrupting traditional wellness experiences for Black women and allies. Expanding beyond spin classes, they now offer pilates, yoga, wellness education courses, monthly mental wellness sessions with licensed therapists and psychologists, and nutrition resources and guides. This expanded wellness menu offers Black women and allies the ability to take hold of the health journey and prioritize progress over perfection.