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Seller: SwingStreets
(SwingStreets)
Seller Description:
SwingStreets was established in 2001 by licensed New York City tourguide Paul Blair, himself a proud Brooklyn resident. After having taught school in Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer, worked for a decade as a freelance journalist in Indonesia, hosted a daily broadcast on Voice of America and written about music, food and Americana for at least two dozen publications worldwide, Paul currently edits Hot House, a New York jazz monthly that's been publishing since the early 80s. Now he looks forward to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with you on the streets of his favorite city.
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Activity Information:
Activity Description
Frankly, we're astounded at how many visitors leave New York without ever seeing Brooklyn. By itself, this borough would be the fourth largest U.S. city. And what variety! Its highly desirable brownstone neighborhoods are as beautiful as any in Manhattan.
- We'll look first at Brooklyn Heights, whose luckiest residents enjoy jaw-dropping views of the Manhattan skyline.
- In Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens – two more gracious brownstone districts – we'll check out the varied ethnic cuisines on offer along Smith St., the newest of Brooklyn's highly touted restaurant rows.
- Then we'll ride the subway to Coney Island, the century-old seaside playground now in the midst of a remarkable revival.
- A stroll along the boardwalk brings us to Brighton Beach, where the language most commonly heard on the streets is Russian.
- Another subway will speed us to Flatbush, where stunning Victorian mansions in Ditmas Park are just steps from a bustling West Indian business district.
- We'll also check out Prospect Park – bigger (and perhaps more beautiful) than Central Park.
- We've saved some of the best for last: a stroll through two adjacent neighborhoods called Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, both filled with exquisite homes in a wide variety of styles.
Our guarantee: Join us on this outing and you'll actually see more of Bountiful Brooklyn in just six hours than most Manhattan residents see in a lifetime. Really!
What Is Not Included?
Tour participants pay their own food and beverage costs – and are encouraged to purchase their own all-day subway/bus passes before the tour begins.
You will, however, receive a detailed listing of the most prominent sites visited; printed suggestions on good Brooklyn restaurants (there are hundreds of them!); and information of other worthwhile New York attractions you might not discover on your own.
Meeting Location:
Fort Greene (Brooklyn, NY)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
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