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Brooklyn, United States
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East Brooklyn encompasses Cypress Hills, East New York, Canarsie, Bergen Beach, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, and Barren Island. Even many New Yorkers from outside these neighborhoods seldom if ever visit, and these areas represent unlikely tourist destinations, unless you are visiting friends or attending a specific event. That said, there are some unique though lesser-visited attractions in the area.
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A military cemetery on the border of Brooklyn and Queens.
Brooklyn's largest park, which includes 530 acres of protected grassland and salt marsh.
Original's Pizza, or "OG's" as the locals refer to it, is home to some of the most authentic pizza you can find in South Brooklyn. You'll come for the plain, but you'll stay for the other creative slices they offer.
A summertime favorite for South Brooklyn residents, Dolly's boasts a wide array of flavors which keep locals coming back for more.
Known for some of the best pastrami in Brooklyn, the Mill Basin Deli is a true Brooklyn/Jewish Deli. If you find yourself in the area, a sandwich from here is a must.
A small watering hole found in Mill Basin, Bill's is one of the only bars in the area. Stop in here to get a taste of what the community is like.
97 single-occupancy guest rooms.
Bolla's always poppin off, bro. Whether you're looking to grab some candy, or just drink beers in the parking lot, it's just always poppin!
A suburban-type mall. While the mall itself is safe, use caution in the surrounding areas while you are on the bus to the mall.
By LIRR
Long Island Railroad's Atlantic Branch has a single stop in this district at East New York. Trains stopping here are heading to or originate from Atlantic Terminal.
By bus
The BM1, BM2, BM4, and BM5 express buses come here from Manhattan.
By car
Given the spotty subway coverage and high crime in some parts of this area, East Brooklyn may well be one of the few places best reached by car.
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New York · International · JFK
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