Cool Things To Do In Nyc

Free Stuff To Do In Downtown Brooklyn

Free Stuff to Do in Downtown BrooklynNeighborhood: Downtown BrooklynBrooklyn, NY11211United States of AmericaDowntown Brooklyn is an amalgam of many things. A great regeneration occurred in recent years, and it's now among NYC's up-and-comers. DUMBO in particular is filled with dynamic energy- arts galleries, eclectic restaurants, and new events- abound. Here's a list of cool free things to do in Downtown Brooklyn.

1. Riding Bikes/Rollerblading

Downtown Brooklyn is filled with bike trails! Being right by the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, it's a great place to spend the day biking or rollerblading. The bridges offer extra challenge to anyone wanting to make the trip to Manhattan. 20 minutes of uphill and downhill action are a workout, and gorgeous views are a reward for the journey.

2. Art Galleries

Galleries are popping up all over Downtown Brooklyn. It's free to look, and the owners often host events, providing free refreshments. These add cultural enrichment without charge. Art festivals are a concentrated doses of up-and-comers, established artists, and everything galleries have to offer. http://nyc.mondomap.com/?bid=0&cid=0&mapid=385&vid=0 is a good place to stay on the lookout for new exhibitions.

3. Parks

Parks are what make Brooklyn so amazing. The abundance of green lets one relax away from the city chaos. Downtown Brooklyn offers in its vicinity: Prospect Park- second only to Central Park; Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park- beautiful views right by the water; Brooklyn Bridge Park; and Brooklyn Heights Promenade along the water, to name a few. Great people watching, places for dogs to run free, basketball and tennis courts, and more, all for free.

4. Farmers Markets

Farmers markets are fun to walk through, and many if not most vendors have free samples that you can try, and take away. You can also get to know the vendors and see their way of life. It's a great place to bring kids.