See Your City: Crown Heights
Published 11/18/2016
Map out your Crown Heights itinerary with these neighborhood hot spots.
1
Brooklyn Museum
1
200 Eastern Pkwy.
The borough’s signature museum features artwork from around the globe, including pieces from Asia and the Islamic world, as well as a wing devoted to feminist art. It also hosts special exhibitions from contemporary masters.
2
Barboncino
2
781 Franklin Ave
This wood-burning pizza joint has contributed to the City’s Neapolitan craze, offering pies as tasty as its more famous cousins elsewhere in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Start with the fire-roasted peppers and don’t overlook the artichoke and smoked pancetta pizza.
3
Berg'n
3
899 Bergen St.
The folks behind this beer hall—the same ones who founded the phenomenal Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg—know their stuff, stocking it with dozens of bottled and canned beers and a solid selection on tap. Bring a friend and try one of the wine-size bottles of Sur La Mer Brut Cider.
4
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
4
990 Washington Ave.
After exploring the BBG’s 52 stunning acres, check out the gift shop—not just for trinkets. You can make a purchase from one of the City’s best selections of plants, bulbs and seeds, even if your garden is only fire-escape-size.
5
Chavela’s
5
736 Franklin Ave
You’ll find some of the borough’s best home-style Mexican here. Whether you order the quesadillas or one of the many piled-high platters, save room for the cinnamon churros with chocolate sauce.
6
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
6
145 Brooklyn Ave.
This colorful, participatory museum hosts a variety of weekday activities, but the most fun can be had on the weekend. On Saturdays and Sundays, the Touch Tank and Live Animal Adventure workshops allow kids to interact with animals from the museum’s collection.
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Prospect Park
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95 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn’s largest public park contains beautiful lawns, woods and trails, along with areas for ice skating, horseback riding and biking. You can make a day of it with nearby attractions like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Prospect Park Zoo
8
450 Flatbush Ave.
Situated in Prospect Park, this zoo features walk-through environments where you can see animals like peacocks and red pandas in their natural habitats. There’s also a sea lion pool with daily public feedings.
9
Butter & Scotch
9
818 Franklin Ave.
Baked goods and stiff drinks make a perfect pair at this neighborhood hot spot, where fresh cupcakes, pies and brownies compete for attention with artisanal cocktails. Teetotalers can just enjoy the simple delights of a classic milk-and-homemade-cookie combo.
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Franklin Park Beer Garden
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618 St. John’s Place
The main attribute of this popular bar is its leafy beer garden. The venue also holds an indoor game room and a monthly reading series with literary luminaries.