Top 20 Things to Do in Brooklyn

A Brooklyn institution, the Cyclone is a classic rollercoaster. Few renovations have been applied to the creaking monster since its creation which only adds to the excitement. With every turn and dip you can hear the creaks and bangs of the cars on the track convinced it will come off the track any second. But it never does and then you ride it again.

A landmark recognized all over the world, there are few things more enjoyable than walking across the bridge on a nice spring day. Walking over the bridge contains a beautiful view of two other bridges, Manhattan, and, of course, Brooklyn. Probably the most famous Brooklyn landmark, it’s surely the number one thing to do when in Brooklyn.

You’ve heard the legend, now taste the greatest cheesecake in the world. This restaurant is the heart of Dekalb Ave. and always has a slew of double-parked cars outside and for good reason. Whatever your cheesecake preference (strawberry cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake) there’s something to delight.

While there’s much debate about what’s the best pizza in Brooklyn few would argue that Di Fara is in the conversation. Every pie is made solely by the owner. While you wait—up to an hour!—for a pizza pie you get hungrier and hungrier and then your pie comes out. But before you inhale it he then pours on virgin olive oil and then piles on a bushel of basil. Now you’re ready to eat.

How great is this parade? People from the Caribbean come to Brooklyn every year to participate and watch. It takes over Crown Heights every Labor Day weekend and is the best parade you’ll ever see (or find yourself participating in). Every corner is a combination of delicious food, dancing locals and pulsing music.