8 Unique Things You Might Not Know About Brooklyn
You already know Brooklyn is the greatest city in the world! We have the best people, the best food, the best neighborhoods and the best bridges. Now here are some things you might not know about the borough of Kings! The Cyclone The Cyclone Roller Coaster opened in Coney Island on June 26, 1927. If […]
9 Movie Locations You’ll Visit on our Brooklyn Bus Tours
When people think of movies they think of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but do you know how many movies were filmed in Brooklyn? If you’ve been on one of our bus tours you do! Experiencing the filming locations of some of your favorite movies is just one of the many highlights of our […]
Quotes About Ebbets Field
Ebbets Field opened April 9, 1913. The now demolished baseball park was home of the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1913-1957. In honor of its birthday we’ve put together some quotes about the park to help you remember the good old days, when the Dodgers were in Brooklyn. “The field was even greener than my boy’s mind […]
Your Favorite Old School Comedians from Brooklyn
Anyone who’s anyone comes from Brooklyn: actors, singers, musicians and the best comedians of all time. Let’s take a look at the most incredible, old school Brooklyn comics and some of their experiences growing up in the borough. Joan Rivers Joan Rivers was born in Brooklyn and raised in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, where […]
Women’s History Month: Inspiring Quotes from Strong Brooklyn Women
There’s nothing like a woman from Brooklyn. They have sass, class, strength and style. In honor of Women’s history month, here are a few inspirational quotes to inspire your inner woman warrior. Some are about the strength of women, some are about Brooklyn and others about life in general, but all of them will elevate […]
10 Barbra Streisand Quotes About Growing Up in Brooklyn
You already know Barbra Streisand is one of the most talented and successful artists of all time. And you probably already know she’s from Brooklyn. You might even know she went to Erasmus Hall High School and sang in the choral club with classmate Neil Diamond and was married to Brooklynite Elliot Gould, but did […]
10 Cult Classic Movies Filmed in Brooklyn
From dark subculture movies and gang stories to romantic comedies and musicals, here are some of Brooklyn’s top cult classics – the movies you watch over and over again and quote with your friends. The Warriors (1979) What it’s about: The Warriors is about a gang from Brooklyn’s Coney Island, falsely accused of shooting and killing […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on our Brooklyn Chocolate Tour
You know what they say, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. They also say diamond’s are a girl’s best friend (but we know a girl’s best friend is chocolate). Those two facts make it crystal clear that there’s no better Valentine’s Day gift than a trip on our Brooklyn Chocolate Tour? Here’s […]
7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Manhattan Bridge
The Manhattan Bridge is one of three gorgeous bridges that connect Manhattan to Brooklyn. Specifically it connects Canal Street in the Chinatown section of Manhattan to the downtown section of Brooklyn, but there’s so much more that you may not know. The official color of Manhattan is “Manhattan Bridge Blue” named for the color of […]
A Slice of Brooklyn’s Top 9 Instagram Photos of 2017
Brooklyn is gorgeous. From sunrise to sunset, no matter the season, Brooklyn will take your breath away. Take a look back at our most popular Instagram photos of 2017. One thing is certain, you love our bridges and neighborhoods, and it’s easy to see why. Here are your favorite photos of 2017.
