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1. The Powerhouse Arena ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Powerhouse Arena
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2. Bargemusic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Bargemusic
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3. Berl’s Brooklyn Poetry Shop

Category: Shopping
Berl’s Brooklyn Poetry Shop
© Berl’s Brooklyn Poetry Shop

4. Blanc et Rouge

Blanc et Rouge
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5. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

Category: Kids & Family
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
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6. Environmental Education Center

Category: Attractions
Environmental Education Center
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7. Klompching Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
Klompching Gallery
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8. Burrow

Burrow
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9. DUMBO Flea

Category: Shopping
DUMBO Flea
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10. Jacques Torres Chocolate

Jacques Torres Chocolate
© Jacques Torres Chocolate

11. Jane’s Carousel

Jane’s Carousel
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12. Juliana’s Pizza

Category: Food & Drink
Juliana’s Pizza
© Juliana’s Pizza

13. Kayaking the Brooklyn Bridge

Kayaking the Brooklyn Bridge
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14. Luke’s Lobster

Category: Food & Drink
Luke’s Lobster
© Luke’s Lobster

15. MELT Bakery

Category: Food & Drink
MELT Bakery
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16. Shake Shack

Shake Shack
© Shake Shack

17. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge Tour

Tours
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge Tour
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18. St. Ann’s Warehouse

St. Ann’s Warehouse
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19. Usagi

Usagi
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20. Vinegar Hill House

Vinegar Hill House
© Vinegar Hill House

21. Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Walking Tour

Tours
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Walking Tour
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22. Wall Mural Walk

Category: Activities
Wall Mural Walk
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

When getting to know Brooklyn, exploring DUMBO (or Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is an absolute must. This vibrant and bustling location is the neighborhood equivalent of the Renaissance in Brooklyn, with art galleries, restaurants and boutique hotels rising up in spectacular fashion.

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