4 Must-Try Things To Do in Downtown Brooklyn
New York Transit Museum
You can visit the New York Transit Museum to explore the history of NYC’s subway, bus, and rail systems dating back to 1900. The exhibits take you through how the subway was built, the methods that New Yorkers have used to pay, the evolution of subway etiquette, and even an opportunity to hop on the actual trains that operated throughout the past 100+ years. The best part is that this experience is only $10.
2. Dekalb Food Market
Dekalb Market Hall is a foodie’s dream come true with over 35 vendors offering delicious food & drinks representing cuisines from all around the world. From a Pakistani burger joint to Colombian arepas to Hawaiian poke and Chinese dumplings, each spot represents a different culture. To continue, there’s also Polish, Thai, Caribbean, Italian, Japanese, Cuban, Mexican, and even two full-service restaurants like a Sichuan spot called Han Dynasty and a brewery called Six Point.
3. Alamo Drafthouse / House of Wax
Four floors up, you’ll find Alamo Drafthouse, a one-of-a-kind movie theatre experience that lets you order from a full menu of food & drinks right from your seat. The theatre is also known to play cult favorites like campy horror films throughout October and Mean Girls on the 3rd. There’s even a spooky cocktail bar attached called House of Wax for you to hang out at before or after your show.
4. Shopping on Fulton Street
Fulton Street is filled with tons of shopping from well-known brands like H&M & ALDO to department stores like Nordstrom & TJ Maxx, to even a Macy’s with 5 floors of shopping. There’s also plenty of breweries and restaurants to stop by amidst all the shopping, which calls for the perfect day.
