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I have guests coming, and I want to show them a few non-touristy things: maybe in Brooklyn or anywhere really. I'm looking for events or activities that are fun, maybe edgy, out of the way, local, engaging, not too expensive, etc. We're non-drinkers, btw, and will have a 16 year old with us (my niece). I've looked on line, and it seems like everything that looks good to me is NOT running over Thanksgiving weekend. Anyone have any ideas, or resources to lead me to?
I have guests coming, and I want to show them a few non-touristy things: maybe in Brooklyn or anywhere really. I'm looking for events or activities that are fun, maybe edgy, out of the way, local, engaging, not too expensive, etc. We're non-drinkers, btw, and will have a 16 year old with us (my niece). I've looked on line, and it seems like everything that looks good to me is NOT running over Thanksgiving weekend. Anyone have any ideas, or resources to lead me to?
Thanks!
Can you give us an idea of the things that looked good to you that aren't running over Thanksgiving weekend? That may help with suggestions.
What kind of things are you folks interested in - shopping? food? live shows/music? museums? used bookstores? pretty architecture? theatre? etc.
Can you give us an idea of the things that looked good to you that aren't running over Thanksgiving weekend? That may help with suggestions.
What kind of things are you folks interested in - shopping? food? live shows/music? museums? used bookstores? pretty architecture? theatre? etc.
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Yes, all of those things. The comedy suggestion was great; we'll probably do that. I definitely want to take them to see Brownstones. I have a car, so planning a little drive around Brooklyn. We love music - would love to find some underground venue. Art installations, or pop-up art would be amazing. I've some food ideas - Roberta's, Saragina, Northeast Kingdom. Looking for some amazing Asian food, or other awesome ethnic experience. I might break down and take them to China Town - it's just so crazy over there.
Two calendars had blank spots over Thanksgiving: BAM and BushwickBK (http://bushwickbk.com/bushwickculture-calendar/ (broken link)) Thanks again!!
I'm always so appreciative when people respond. Thank you!
Yes, all of those things. The comedy suggestion was great; we'll probably do that. I definitely want to take them to see Brownstones. I have a car, so planning a little drive around Brooklyn. We love music - would love to find some underground venue. Art installations, or pop-up art would be amazing. I've some food ideas - Roberta's, Saragina, Northeast Kingdom. Looking for some amazing Asian food, or other awesome ethnic experience. I might break down and take them to China Town - it's just so crazy over there.
Thanks again!!
If you end up at Wo Hop (17 Mott Street - my personal favorite - cheap and greasy and delicious, my parents courted there in the 60s and my family goes there several times a year) - make sure you go DOWNSTAIRS. The upstairs one, which we call "Faux Hop", use a separate kitchen and frozen dumplings instead of fresh, etc. Better yet, head out to Brooklyn Chinatown, most places over there are great, authentic and inexpensive.
And you may want to see if any folks in Dyker Heights have started putting up their crazy displays yet. That's always a fun thing to do, just walk around the neighborhood and check out the lights. May be a bit early for that on Thanksgiving weekend - I just moved back to the neighborhood so I'm not too sure how early the light displays have been going up.
How about taking them for a ride on the Roosevelt Island Tram? They can get a great view of Manhattan from the tram ride.
I will ALWAYS recommend this, of course. (I'm biased, and miss taking the tram twice a day. I hated getting up early in the morning, but sunrise from the tram is beautiful.)
Another plus, is it's down the street from Dylan's Candy Bar, which is always a crowd-pleaser. (It's also down the street from Serendipity, which is fun but rarely worth the hours-long wait.)
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