East Williamsburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Statue of Liberty
No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to one of the most recognisable statues in the world.
Rockefeller Center
Head to this hub of business and entertainment housed in one of Manhattan most iconic Art Deco developments.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Activities
3 Hour Session at Williamsburg's Adventure Park Area 53
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Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop
Distillery Tour and Tasting
Brooklyn Street Art Tour
Figure Drawing Class in Brooklyn
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Other neighbourhoods around East Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Midtown South
While you're in Midtown South, take in top sights like Empire State Building or Madison Square Garden, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 34 St. Station (Herald Square) or 33 St. Station (Park Av. S).
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- Empire State Building
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- American Dream
- Bryant Park
- Radio City Music Hall
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- One World Trade Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Prudential Center
- Trump Tower
- Columbus Circle
- Lincoln Center
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens