MTA NYC Transit - Neighborhoods

Brooklyn
Brooklyn was an independent city before the consolidation in 1898 into what is now the five boroughs of New York City.

Bay Ridge
This neighborhood is named for its location - overlooking the New York Bay. There are benches for pleasant viewing.

The Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton
Overlooking the Narrows, a strip of water to the west of Brooklyn, the Museum preserves the history and evolution of New York City's coastal defense systems and maintains a collection of military artifacts from the Revolutionary War to World War II.
Subway:

to 95 St
Bus: 8, B16, B37, B63

Brooklyn Heights

Bounded by the East River, Cadman Plaza West, Atlantic Avenue, and Court Street, this formerly aristocratic Victorian neighborhood occupies a bluff that rises sharply from the river's edge. A stroll through the Heights today is like stepping into the past with its beautiful brownstone homes.

New York Transit Museum
Schermerhorn St & Boerum Pl
Housed in a decommissioned subway station, the Museum presents a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions that explore urban public transportation. The collection includes artifacts spanning more than 100 years of transit history including vintage subway and elevated cars, antique turnstiles, a working signal tower, scale models of Brooklyn and Manhattan trolleys and elevated trains, a great gift shop, and much more, to delight transportation enthusiasts of all ages.
Subway:

to Borough Hall;

to Court Street;

to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B57, B61, B65, B67, B75

Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn
Explores the history of Brooklyn through various exhibits. Its library, founded in 1863, has a premier collection of research materials, and the archive and manuscript collections are available for use by appointment.
Subway:

to Borough Hall;

to Court Street;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B65, B67

St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
157 Montague Street at Clinton St
Completed in 1848 as the Church of the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn Heights, well-known church architect Minard Lefever's design is considered one of the finest examples of the Gothic Revival style. A merge with St. Ann's Church in 1969 produced the new name.
Subway:

to Borough Hall;

to Court Street;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B65, B67

Heights Players
At the A.T. White Community Center
26 Willow Place
Former Willow Place Chapel was named for its founder, noted philanthropist and housing reformer Alfred Tredway White. The location also housed a public school and social center, a brothel, and furniture-making factory. Now home to the Heights Players, a theater company that celebrated its 50^th Anniversary in the 2005-2006 season.
Subway:

to Borough Hall;

to Court Street;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B65, B67

Montague Street
In the heart of historic Brooklyn Heights and sometimes considered its "Main Street," it is home to chic boutiques, a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisine, elegant brownstones, and landmark churches.
Subway:

to Borough Hall;

to Court Street;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B65, B67

Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Along the East River, between Remsen and Orange Sts
This 1/3 mile long exclusively pedestrian walkway is a favorite with walkers and joggers and provides magnificent views of Lower Manhattan, the East River, and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Subway:

to Clark St;

to High St;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B65, B67

Brooklyn Bridge
Accessible to pedestrians from the corner of Cadman Plaza East and Prospect St, the bridge opened in 1883 and allows passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan for vehicular traffic, bicycles, pedestrians, and formerly trains. A New York City icon, this landmark offers spectacular views of the city's skyline.
Subway:

to Clark St;

to High St;

to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B65, B67

Downtown Brooklyn

Easily accessible by public transportation, the area offers visitors an eclectic assortment of attractions, a hugh shopping mall, and fast-food restaurants.

Borough Hall
Situated in a triangular block formed by Fulton, Court, and Joralemon Sts, the four-story marble structure was built in the post-colonial style and completed in 1849 and is also headquarters of the Brooklyn Tourism Center.
Subway: to Borough Hall; M, R to Court Street; to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street; to Jay St/Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B57, B61, B65, B67, B75

Fulton Street Mall
Between Adams St and Flatbush Av, this outdoor pedestrian-only shopping area is home to more than 200 shops including Macy's and the Gallery at Fulton St, an enclosed mall near Flatbush Av.
Subway:

to Borough Hall;

to Hoyt St ;

to Jay St/Borough Hall; B, M Q, R to DeKalb Av; M, R to Lawrence St
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B37, B41, B45, B51, B52, B54, B57, B61, B65, B67, B75

Sahadi's
187-189 Atlantic Av, between Court and Clinton Sts
In the heart of historic Atlantic Av, specializing in Mid-eastern foods including nuts and dried fruits, olives and spices, coffees, cheeses, and other imported foods. Always busy and exciting.
Subway:

to Borough Hall or Atlantic Av;

, to Bergen St;

to Court St
Bus: B61, B63, B65, B75

Prospect Heights/Prospect Park

This primarily residential area is known for its quiet tree-lined streets, brownstones, and proximity to the park.

Brooklyn Museum of Art
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
New York's second-largest museum features a world-famous Egyptology collection and Rodin gallery, with a fantastic digitalized fountain and seating area to view it.
Subway: to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum; to Botanic Garden
Bus: B41, B45, B48, B69, B7

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Av, Brooklyn
More than 50 acres of gardens, including authentic Japanese gardens and special indoor exhibits.
Subway:

to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum;

to Prospect Park;

to Botanic Garden
Bus: B16, B41, B43, B48, B71

Prospect Park
Located in the center of Brooklyn, this 585-acre park was designed by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who also planned Manhattan's Central Park. It is open year round and includes a zoo, nature trails, a lake and boathouse, concerts, and much more.
Subway:

to 7 Av, 15 St-Prospect Park, or Fort Hamilton Parkway;

to Parkside Av;

or

Prospect Park;

to Grand Army Plaza
Bus: B41, B68, B69, B71, B75

At the beginning of the 20th Century, the beachfront community of Coney Island became an accessible location for day-trippers who wanted to escape the summer heat in New York City and take advantage of the beach, the boardwalk, and the rides. Today, visitors can enjoy the 2 ½ mile long beach from West 37th Street at Sea Gate through the Coney Island and Brighton Beach to the beginning of the community of Manhattan Beach.

Stroll the Riegelmann boardwalk, reputed to be the world's longest, which is the subject of the famous 1964 Drifters song "Under the Boardwalk." Thrill-seekers can still ride the infamous Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park.
Subway:

to West 8-St NY Aquarium;

to Coney Island/Stillwell Av
Bus: B36, B68

When you get hungry, grab a bite at Nathan's Famous, serving up hot dogs and other favorites since 1916.
Subway: to West 8-St NY Aquarium; to Coney Island/Stillwell Av
Bus: B36, B68

New York Aquarium
Surf Av & W 8 St, Brooklyn
If your trip to Coney Island isn't on a beach day, get that aquatic feeling at one of America's greatest aquariums. Enjoy 14 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits, including Sea Cliffs, a new Pacific coastal habitat for walrus, seals, penguins and sea otters. There are also, baby beluga whales, a shark tank, and an aqua-theater.
Subway:

to West 8-St NY Aquarium;

to Coney Island/Stillwell Av
Bus: B36, B68

Visit the Coney Island Museum on the weekend, catch a fly ball at a Brooklyn Cyclones game at KeySpan Park, or attend the annual Mermaid Parade in June.
Subway:

to West 8-St NY Aquarium;

to Coney Island/Stillwell Av
Bus: B36, B68

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