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Recreational Activities

Great place to cool off in the summer. Remember to bring a lock and swimsuit or else they will not let you in.
30 locals recommend
Kosciuszko Pool
670 Marcy Ave
30 locals recommend
Great place to cool off in the summer. Remember to bring a lock and swimsuit or else they will not let you in.
For those who have YMCA memberships, they can visit the local YMCA which has a gym, classes, a pool, a steam room and more. It is closed at the moment due to cover, however they hope to open soon.
96 locals recommend
Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford Ave
96 locals recommend
For those who have YMCA memberships, they can visit the local YMCA which has a gym, classes, a pool, a steam room and more. It is closed at the moment due to cover, however they hope to open soon.
Equivalent to Central Park, this is a short bike ride away.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
Equivalent to Central Park, this is a short bike ride away.
Great local park for kids to play or adults to spread a blanket and relax.
214 locals recommend
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette Ave
214 locals recommend
Great local park for kids to play or adults to spread a blanket and relax.

Food scene

If you love seafood you must go here, the fish is so fresh. You can buy raw fish for cooking or fresh off the grill sandwiches.
24 locals recommend
Shipwreck Seafood Boutique
348 Bedford Ave
24 locals recommend
If you love seafood you must go here, the fish is so fresh. You can buy raw fish for cooking or fresh off the grill sandwiches.
If you are in the mood for a burger or chicken sandwich, you can't go wrong with the truffle burger or Nashville crispy chicken sandwich.
39 locals recommend
Home Frite
1047 Bedford Ave
39 locals recommend
If you are in the mood for a burger or chicken sandwich, you can't go wrong with the truffle burger or Nashville crispy chicken sandwich.
You don't need to venture far for great wine. Order in advance and pick up for your convenience. They also make great recommendations and have a huge selection of chilled whites and Rosé wines.
16 locals recommend
Atlas Wine Merchants
1069 Bedford Ave
16 locals recommend
You don't need to venture far for great wine. Order in advance and pick up for your convenience. They also make great recommendations and have a huge selection of chilled whites and Rosé wines.
Great beer, cocktails and awesome DJ. Generally play 90's hip hop, R&B and Reggae. Enjoy the BBQ jerk chicken often grilled right outside the bar.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins Ave
365 locals recommend
Great beer, cocktails and awesome DJ. Generally play 90's hip hop, R&B and Reggae. Enjoy the BBQ jerk chicken often grilled right outside the bar.
Come here for the cuban lemonade (I recommend non-virgin) and the empanadas. Great cuban food.
Pilar Cuban Bakery
1074 Bedford Ave
Come here for the cuban lemonade (I recommend non-virgin) and the empanadas. Great cuban food.
19 locals recommend
Imani
271 Adelphi St
19 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Salt + Charcoal
171 Grand St
20 locals recommend
79 locals recommend
WARUDE
385 Tompkins Ave
79 locals recommend

SPA

Best acupuncture and massage you will receive. What a great vibe. Enjoy their outdoor garden and feel like a cloud when you leave.
16 locals recommend
Life Wellness Center
376 Tompkins Ave
16 locals recommend
Best acupuncture and massage you will receive. What a great vibe. Enjoy their outdoor garden and feel like a cloud when you leave.

Coffee Shops

Great coffee and right next to the Biggie mural. Great Instagram shot.
38 locals recommend
Playground Coffee Shop
1114 Bedford Ave
38 locals recommend
Great coffee and right next to the Biggie mural. Great Instagram shot.
Great coffee shop and is nestled on a great and trendy shopping street. Enjoy the designer clothing store housed within this shop for urban funky fashion.
122 locals recommend
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins Ave
122 locals recommend
Great coffee shop and is nestled on a great and trendy shopping street. Enjoy the designer clothing store housed within this shop for urban funky fashion.
Across from Herbert Von King park, grab a cup of Joe and relax in the scenic setting.
57 locals recommend
Little Roy Coffee Co.
571 Greene Ave
57 locals recommend
Across from Herbert Von King park, grab a cup of Joe and relax in the scenic setting.
17 locals recommend
public records
233 Butler St
17 locals recommend

Local Grocery

Preferred and recommended grocery store in the area. Well stocked and clean.
150 locals recommend
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford Ave
150 locals recommend
Preferred and recommended grocery store in the area. Well stocked and clean.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Citi Bike

On the corner of Bedford and Monroe in front of the YMCA
Getting around

Subway A/C and G

Access the A/C Trains at Nostrand and Fulton St. Access the G train at Nostrand and Lafayette
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