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Brooklyn
Explore the streets of Manhattan and the outer boroughs in New York City with no arguments over which world-famous museum, cutting edge art gallery or iconic landmark to visit. If you aren’t as brave as Carrie Bradshaw and don’t want to face a restaurant alone, then there are plenty of gourmet food markets to eat on the hop. You could also browse a <anchor>Brooklyn</anchor> flea market, people-watch in Times Square, go rollerblading in Central Park or take a sightseeing cruise on the Hudson.
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Until the early 1800s, Brooklyn was no more than a group of autonomous towns and villages, but Robert Fulton’s steamship service across the East River changed all that, starting with the establishment of a leafy retreat at Brooklyn Heights. What really transformed things, though, was the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge on May 24, 1883. Thereafter, development spread deeper inland, as housing was needed to service a more commercialized Manhattan. By 1900, Brooklyn was fully established as part of the newly incorporated New York City, and its fate as Manhattan’s perennial kid brother was sealed. If you are looking for a place to stay in Brooklyn, check out our expert’s guide to the best area’s to stay in New York City.

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## Coney Island

Generations of working-class New Yorkers have come to relax at one of Brooklyn’s farthest points, Coney Island. Undeniable highlights include the 1927 wooden roller coaster, the Cyclone, and the 90-year-old Wonder Wheel. The beach, a broad swath of golden sand, is beautiful, although it is often crowded on hot days and the water might be less than clean. In late June, catch the Mermaid Parade, one of the country’s oddest and glitziest small-town fancy-dress parades, which culminates here.

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