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1. The Brooklyn Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Coney Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The New York Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. The Brooklyn Bridge

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6. Brooklyn Bridge Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. The Brooklyn Brewery

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8. The Waterfront Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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9. Adam Yauch Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. BRIC House

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11. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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12. The Brooklyn Book Festival

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13. The Old Stone House

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14. BLDG 92

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15. Free Tours By Foot

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16. Bargemusic

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17. Movies With A View

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18. The Annual Brighton Jubilee

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19. Owl's Head Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Brooklyn is best known for its iconic Brooklyn Bridge, which connects the Brooklyn waterfront to Lower Manhattan. Many of the borough's top museums offer free admission regularly or on select days. For low-cost transportation, New York City's renowned rapid transit subway system connects dozens of neighborhoods to Manhattan and other area destinations. Some attractions are free only on certain days – please check before you go.

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