5 days in Brooklyn Itinerary

Though it may be less popular or touristy than its big brother Manhattan, Brooklyn boasts of one of the largest and hippest art districts in the United States.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Dyker Heights and Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brooklyn: Room Escape Games (in Ronkonkoma), Silverball Pinball Museum (in Asbury Park) and Princeton University Art Museum (in Princeton). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Brooklyn Tabernacle, take in the waterfront at Coney Island, explore the different monuments and memorials at Green-Wood cemetery, and snap pictures at Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Brooklyn itinerary planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 48°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.