Visiting Brooklyn is easy, and while some might be turned off from the borough’s history as a place for trouble, these days most of Brooklyn is accessible and great for tourism. THE WEEKEND GUIDE TO BROOKLYN Things to Do And the many cultural changes in the borough have given rise to more open and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ travelers. Because of its unique location in close proximity to Manhattan, and its many distinct cultures, however, Brooklyn has blossomed as its own formidable destination. Many of the distinct Brooklyn neighborhoods are recognized as ethnic enclaves, hubs of a particular culture.īrooklyn is easily accessible from Manhattan, most famously from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, though there are subways and other bridges connecting Brooklyn to the other NYC boroughs. Brooklyn’s big culture and attitude is reflected in its diversity of people, cuisine, and even languages. With over two million people living in the borough, Brooklyn is New York City’s most populated part of the city-but strangely, a lot of visitors and many Manhattanites don’t know much about it. The Brooklyn Promenade has some of the best views of Manhattan
