Stroll through the gardens of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see over 10,000 species of plant life thriving in the city. The BBG sprawls over 52 acres near the Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and Park Slope neighborhoods. The garden is occupied by the Steinhardt Conservatory where the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum is located. The conservatory features three climate-themed plant pavilions, a white cast-iron and glass aquatic plant house and an art gallery. Fans of flora and fauna will appreciate the attractions in bloom here.
Take a ride to see the sights of New York Harbor and two of the city's most important icons with Statue Cruises. The cruise will take you to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on an informative and exciting excursion.
View the permanent collection at The Whitney Museum of American Art, or "the Whitney." You'll see over 18,000 works of 20th and 21st century art, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, installation art, video and photography. Artists featured in the collection include Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, among many others.
Enjoy a night of food, fun and entertainment at The Bell House. This Brooklyn hot spot is a bar, restaurant and live music venue all under one roof. The restaurant boasts a yummy menu while the bar serves up a variety of local and independent drafts, top-shelf bourbons and cocktails. The live music presented here is offered in an intimate setting, so you'll see the performance up-close.