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I think this is sort of happening in NYC: The center of gravity is sort of moving to Brooklyn since it's cheaper, there's more space, it's more interesting, etc
by chasing 8y ago
I think this is sort of happening in NYC: The center of gravity is sort of moving to Brooklyn since it's cheaper, there's more space, it's more interesting, etc. And depending where you are, Manhattan is still very accessible.
Obviously the key NYC tourist targets aren't moving, but anecdotally I am seeing an uptick of tourists in my 'hood. For what it's worth.
- Takizawa 8y agoInteresting that you mention the shift of the center of gravity. I would add that there are multiple competing shifts. Flushing, for example, has now become a viable, small city within New York City.
- mtanski 8y agoThere's tons of towns within towns in NYC. I will not name them here. Everyone please go visit Manhattan.
- swarnie_ 8y agoI haven't been in Brooklyn for getting on 10 years. Can you elaborate on what popular tourist friendly areas are now about? (I'm in NYC in March '19)
- wgerard 8y agoWilliamsburg, Dumbo, Park Slope, downtown Brooklyn, just to name a few. I'll spare Brooklyn residents the pain of ratting out their less well-known haunts.
- ddoran 8y agoSign up for the New York Road Runners NYC Half (March 17th - St Patricks Day!) As of 2018 the new course starts in Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, down Flatbush Avenue and run across the (closed to traffic) Manhattan Bridge, along the FDR, through Times Square and finish in Central Park (lottery and charity only though). Spend a half day around Brooklyn Bridge Park, Dumbo and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade - especially the latter given the area is about to go through a major upheaval as the BQE cantilevered section is due to go through some major renovations lasting 6+ years. A half day in Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, Botanical Gardens, Prospect Park. Checkout the breweries and coffee shops of Gowanus and Carroll Gardens. Do the Made in Red Hook tour and check out some really interesting local makers. [1] Visit one of the oldest buildings in the city [2] Take a Brooklyn Pizza / Chocolate / Neighborhood tour [3] [1] http://www.madeinbrooklyntours.com http://www.madeinbrooklyntours.com [2] https://wyckoffmuseum.org https://wyckoffmuseum.org [3] https://www.asliceofbrooklyn.com/ https://www.asliceofbrooklyn.com/
- swarnie_ 8y agoThank you very very much for the detailed reply, i'll do my best to see a few of these spots during my visit =))
- pcmaffey 8y agoBrooklyn has always been "up and coming".