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Things to see in Brooklyn (United States): 14 places and when to go
Brooklyn is a town in United States, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (5), Temples (2), Nature (2). The best known are St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Blairsden. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 40.7012, -74.4624
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (5) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 25 km as the crow flies
What to see in Brooklyn
The places in and around Brooklyn, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. Francis of Assisi CathedralChurch in New Jersey, United States19 km
- Great Swamp National Wildlife RefugeProtected area in New Jersey, United States1.5 km
- BlairsdenBuilding in Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey, United States15 km
- Cedar Brook ParkHistoric park in New Jersey12 km
- Acorn HallHistoric house in Morristown, New Jersey11 km
- Miller-Cory HouseHistoric house in New Jersey, United States10 km
- Patriots' PathTrail system in Morris County, New Jersey13 km
- Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in SummitChurch building in New Jersey, United States of America9.3 km
- Burnt Mills Cider CompanyBrewery19 km
- Lions Roar BrewingBrewery and brewpub in Westfield, New Jersey11 km
- Patriots' Path (Red)Hiking15 km
- Bull n Bear BreweryBrewery and brewpub in Summit, New Jersey8.9 km
- Twin Elephant BrewingBrewery in Chatham, New Jersey7.5 km
- Untied Brewing CompanyBrewery and brewpub in New Providence, New jersey4.6 km
When to go to Brooklyn
The best time to visit Brooklyn is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Brooklyn
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Denville10 places21 km
- New Brunswick13 places23 km
- Newark, New Jersey32 places25 km
- Paterson, New Jersey30 places35 km
- Skillman9 places38 km
- Clinton Township8 places39 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Brooklyn?
The best known: St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Blairsden, Cedar Brook Park, Acorn Hall. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Brooklyn?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Brooklyn?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 25 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Brooklyn as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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