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Dumbo (or DUMBO, [2] [3] an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one situated between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges , which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River , and another extending eastward from the Manhattan Bridge ...
- Flee to the Flea. Things to do. Markets and fairs. The Brooklyn Flea is undoubtedly one of the most popular flea markets to hit in NYC if you're looking for the best selection of throwback wares and records, which you certainly wouldn’t find in just any vintage clothing store or record store in the city.
- Get artsy under an archway. If there's one spot in Dumbo that's bound to host a live event, it's The Archway, a 45-foot-high arch beneath the Manhattan Bridge (you’ll find it on Water Street between Adams Street and Anchorage Place).
- Test your strengths. Things to do. Quirky events. Vinegar Hill. Are you a MacGyver or a MacGruber? During Beat the Bomb—an action-packed adventure that is equal parts escape room and immersive arcade game—you and a team of up to six people work together to beat five live arcade games.
- Hang out at Brooklyn Bridge Park. 4 out of 5 stars. Attractions. Parks and gardens. Brooklyn Heights. Recommended. This beautiful sections of the Brooklyn waterfront is an 85-acre expanse with several unique attractions such as Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1920s merry-go-round, and riverside esplanades with gorgeous Manhattan views.
All things Dumbo, all the time! Best places to eat / drink / play / work / live / shop / get your art on + snap your best photos.
- See A Live Outdoor Concert at St. Ann’s Warehouse
- Uncover The Secrets of The Brooklyn Bridge
- See Stunning Images at Photoville
- Rock Climb at The Cliffs
- Stop by The Oldest Office Building in NYC
- Eat Delicious New York Pizza
- Explore Empire Stores
- Find A Gem at Melville House Books
- Discover A Secret Library
- Swim in The Pool at Dumbo House
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For decades, the current home of St. Ann’s Warehouse stood as an urban ruin on Brooklyn’s waterfront. Formerly a 19th-century tobacco warehouse, Marvel Architects transformed the roofless relic of DUMBO’s industrial past into a state-of-the-art performing arts theater. St. Ann’s Warehouse, an avant-garde arts organization known for its plays, music...
Secret champagne vaults, a hidden fallout shelter, an abandoned park, and the location of America’s first White House are all places that can be found within and around the Brooklyn Bridge! On Untapped New York’s Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridgewalking tour, you can learn more about the places mentioned while walking across the bridge’s iconic span a...
2020 Photoville Exhibition, currently on! Photoville is an annual photo festival that pops up in multiple locations throughout New York City, but is one of the most exciting things to do in DUMBO. In September and October each year, a village of exhibition spaces housed inside shipping containers pops up in Brooklyn BridgePark at the Empire Fulton ...
If you are looking for a bit of a thrill, head to The Cliffs at DUMBOfor an outdoor bouldering experience. Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that is done with no ropes and no partner. It sounds scary, but the climbing walls are only about fourteen to sixteen feet high, and the ground is cushioned in case you fall. You can choose a course based ...
DUMBO is full of wonderful historic buildings that date to the 19th-century when the waterfront neighborhood was a bustling center of industry. Sandwiched between DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights, you will find the Fulton Ferry Historic District, designated in 1977. Within that district is what is believed to be New York City’s oldest office building. 5-...
New York pizza is undoubtedly the best and you can grab a delicious pie in DUMBO. One favorite pizza place is Julianna’s, a relatively new establishment based on old school pizza-making traditions. At the age of thirteen, Patsy Grimaldi went to work in his uncle’s pizzeria. That pizzeria was the original Patsy’s in East Harlem, owned by Grimaldi’s ...
Empire Stores on Water Street is a shopping and dining destination located in what was once the heart of DUMBO’s industrial waterfront. Constructed in 1869 and 1885, the historic brick warehouse once stored goods from all over the world including barrels, bags of rubber, wool, linseed oil, and animal hides. The site most notably served as the Arbuc...
Melville House is an independent publisher and bookstore where you can find your next enthralling read. The publishing company was founded in 2001 by sculptor Valerie Merians and fiction writer/journalist Dennis Johnson. They started the company in order to publish Poetry After 9/11, a book of material from Johnson’s MobyLives book blog. Nearly twe...
If you are looking for a quiet place to sit down with a good book, the Sorted Library is a great option. Hidden in the back of the IFP Made in NY Media Center, a co-working space in Dumbo, the tiny, single-room library is organized unlike any other. The books inside the library are categorized by the people who visit. From the existing pool of 3,00...
If you can get yourself into the DUMBO House, an exclusive members’ club for the creative community by the renowned SohoHouse group, you can gain access to one of the best views in Brooklyn. DUMBO House occupies the top two floors and rooftop of Empire Stores. On the rooftop, members can lounge around the pool and take in panoramic views of the Bro...
Discover the history, culture, and views of DUMBO, a waterfront neighborhood in Brooklyn. Learn about the Brooklyn Bridge, Photoville, rock climbing, pizza, and more attractions in this guide.
Oct 21, 2023 · Learn how to get to DUMBO, one of the coolest and most scenic neighborhoods in NYC, with amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. Find out the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore in this guide to DUMBO Brooklyn.
Sep 28, 2023 · Discover the best attractions and activities in DUMBO, a trendy neighborhood with stunning views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Learn about the history, architecture, and culture of DUMBO, and how to get there by subway, ferry, or bike.
Experience the enchanting neighborhood of DUMBO in Brooklyn. Stroll along the East River waterfront, admire dramatic architecture, and savor delectable cuisine. Come for the spectacular views, art galleries and avant-garde theater.
