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Dumbo

Lively streets, waterfront views

Photo: Julienne Schaer

Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is one of Brooklyn's most visited neighborhoods, attracting visitors with its cobblestone streets, dramatic architecture, great dining and dreamy views across the river. There are plenty of outdoor spaces for stretching out, and shops and art galleries for poking around indoors.

THINGS TO DO IN DUMBO

Brooklyn Bridge Park will keep you and your family entertained for hours, while a popular flea market, numerous shops and avant-garde theater offer additional attractions.

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19 Fun Things to Do in Brooklyn Bridge Park

This waterfront attraction has everything you need: magnificent views, cultural activities, lots of nature and plenty of spaces for relaxing.

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One Day in Dumbo

Come spend a fun-filled day by the East River waterfront in Brooklyn.

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Jane's Carousel

This 100-year-old meticulously restored carousel is a fun ride near the base of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

This waterfront park features play areas, a carousel and stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.

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Brooklyn Flea

Find scores of vendors from the Flea selling housewares, vintage clothing, collectibles, jewelry and crafts.

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Beat The Bomb

During this one-hour experience, players suit up in HAZMAT gear and work together through five high-tech game rooms to defuse a giant paint bomb.

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powerHouse Arena

This event space also serves as a gallery, a bookstore, a performance venue and the publishing headquarters of Powerhouse books.

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St. Ann's Warehouse

This Brooklyn waterfront theater is known for eclectic entertainment, including rollicking rock shows and cutting-edge drama.

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

Brunch is a Dumbo pastime, but there are also killer pizza spots and upscale destination restaurants. Come with an appetite for waterfront dining and views of the Manhattan skyline.

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Gair

Gair is Dumbo’s premier destination for elevated, distinctive cocktails, locally-sourced, seasonally-inspired dishes, and an unmatched environment.

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Bar56

A Modern American menu with Italian and French influences is complemented by a carefully curated wine list to provide "Palate Character."

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Vinegar Hill House

Featuring a seasonal menu, this old-timey restaurant is located near the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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Juliana’s Pizza

Courtesy of the late Patsy and Carol Grimaldi, this spot serves up the kind of coal-oven pizzas that made their original pizzeria famous.

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Grimaldi’s (DUMBO)

Often voted number one in those ubiquitous "best pizza in New York" surveys, this iconic restaurant serves up coal-fired brick-oven pies.

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Celestine

Dine on Eastern Mediterranean fare and take in views of the Manhattan skyline.

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The River Café

Few restaurants can match The River Cafe's location, nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge and peering across the East River at Lower Manhattan.

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L&B Spumoni Gardens – Dumbo

The famed Bensonhurst home of the upside-down Sicilian pizza has opened a location in Dumbo.

DUMBO FOR ART LOVERS

The neighborhood specializes in contemporary art; visit on the first Thursday of each month for an evening filled with gallery hopping.

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Museum of Food and Drink

MOFAD's "Flavor" exhibition is a sensory journey through our bodies and our world, designed and curated by food scientists and culinary anthropologists.

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Klompching Gallery

The focus at this gallery, one of dozen or so exhibition spaces in the area, is on contemporary photography.

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A.I.R. Gallery

A.I.R (Artists in Residence) has deep roots in NYC's contemporary gallery scene, dating back to its 1972 start.

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Spring

Part art gallery, part design space, part retail shop, Spring champions local artists with quarterly art shows and interesting events.

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Loop of the Loom

Learn to weave here, or just stop by to purchases accessories and gifts.

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Creatively Wild Art Studio

Come to a sprawling space for art classes geared toward both kids and adults of all levels.

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Cuban Art Space

Cuban art and culture come to life in this space that features more than 12,000 art-related objects.

MOMENTS IN DUMBO

Dumbo is one of NYC's most photographed neighborhoods. Get inspired by its cobblestone streets and waterfront views before your visit.

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BROWSE ALL DUMBO

Find all the neighborhood shopping, restaurants and venues here.