Williamsburg

城市概覽

Williamsburg- Take L train from Manhattan to Bedford or Lorimer. The closest water taxi stop is "North Williamsburg" via the East River Ferry. This used to be what Greenwich Village used to be - an artsy scene complete with eclectic galleries and off-beat bars. It has since gentrified with many new high-rise condos with multi-million dollar apartments. Most galleries and artists have long been priced out, moving to Bushwick and other areas. Williamsburg has become a nightlife destination with many bars, restaurants, and clubs drawing people from all parts of the city and surrounding areas. With four new luxury hotels, many foreign tourists are flocking to Williamsburg, looking for something more edgy than Manhattan. East Williamsburg- Centered around the Morgan Ave stop on the L train. Seemingly a desolate industrial area, this neighborhood has surprises around every corner. Try out Roberta's Pizza, which gets its ingredients for its fabulous pizzas from its own rooftop farm, and from befriended urban farms in the area. For a drink, head to The Narrows or King's County. Many of New York's underground warehouse parties are thrown in this area as well. Greenpoint- At the northern tip of Brooklyn, Greenpoint used to have the second largest Polish enclave in the United States (after Chicago) but gentrification by young people priced out of other neighborhoods has led to a decline in the Polish population and businesses. One publication even declared "Polish Greenpoint does not exist any more." Greenpoint is still home to a sizable Latino population (north of Huron St.) and a growing number of hipsters (see Franklin St.). L Magazine once called Greenpoint the best neighborhood in all of Brooklyn. The part that is quickly getting gentrified centers around the Nassau stop on the G train. The remnants of its Polish past are further up Manhattan Ave and on Nassau Avenue. The abandoned industrial part in the north is now zoned for luxury high-rise development. Bushwic

如何抵達

You can take the J / M / Z trains to Marcy Avenue for the South Side or the L to Bedford Avenue for the North Side. The East River Ferry makes stops in both north and south Williamsburg. The G train also runs through the neighborhood. This general area is served by the Bedford Avenue through Bushwick-Aberdeen stations on the L train and the Marcy Avenue through Chauncy Street stations on the J / Z trains. The M stations from Marcy Avenue through Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue also serve this area. There is a bus station at the Marcy Avenue station and at the Myrtle-Wyckoff station in Bushwick. The B39 bus goes over the Williamsburg Bridge along with the J / M / Z trains and goes to the Lower East Side.

必看景點

1 Bedford Avenue. The area around the Bedford Avenue subway stop is one of the most lively areas and a great place to hang out and see hipsters (as well as many tourists). 2 The City Reliquary, 370 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer; Subway: G to Metropolitan Ave, L to Lorimer St), ☏ +1 718 782-4842, [email protected]. Th-Su noon-6PM. Small storefront museum with random artifacts from the city's history. 3 Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, 135 Broadway (at Bedford Ave/S 6th St; Subway: J M Z to Marcy Ave), ☏ +1 718 486-7372, [email protected]. F-M noon-6PM. Housed in the former Kings County Savings Bank Building, constructed in 1867. Features art exhibitions and displays of historical art and artifacts. 4 Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th St (between Berry and Wythe; Subway: L to Bedford Ave, G to Nassau Ave). The brewery has grown to buildings on both sides of 11th, and they offer tours on both weekends and weekdays. The tour is a lot of fun and educational, and you get tokens to sample some of the delicious brew. They don't have a kitchen, but some great local pizza places deliver to the brewery -- it may seem odd but it's encouraged. There are some no reservation tours on Saturday and Sunday, with reservations required for smaller, more private tours Monday through Thursday. On Friday there are no tours, but it's a popular hangout. More information on tours can be found at their website. 5 The Bushwick Collective (Subway: L to Jefferson). The area all around the Jefferson stop on the L train is an open-air gallery of some of the best street art in the world.

體驗活動

Theater 1 The Brick, 579 Metropolitan Ave (at Lorimer; Subway: G to Metropolitan Ave, L to Lorimer St), ☏ +1 718 907-6189. A former garage, The Brick is home to cutting-edge independent theater, The New York Clown Theater Festival, and an annual themed festival each year (past themes included the Moral Values Festival and the $ellout Festival). $20-$50. (updated May 2026)

Concerts 2 Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N 6th St (between Kent and Wythe; Subway: L to Bedford Ave), ☏ +1 718 486-5400. Door times usually at 8PM. Hosts larger indie rock concerts for the 18+ crowd. 600-person capacity. (updated Jan 2022) Shea Stadium. No, not that Shea Stadium. This is an all-ages DIY music venue. --> 3 Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave (at Eckford; Subway: G to Nassau Ave), ☏ +1 718 387-0505. Door times usually at 7PM or 8PM. Music venue located inside the Polish National Home in Greenpoint. Events are 18+. Tickets usually $20-35. (updated Sep 2015) 4 Union Pool, 484 Union Ave (Subway: L to Lorimer, G to Metropolitan). This is a bar and concert venue. In the summer, they host free live music in their back courtyard. (updated Feb 2017) 5 Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave (Subway: L to Bedford). This is a large and popular bowling alley that hosts concerts and other events. (updated Feb 2017)

Nightclubs 6 House of Yes, 2 Wyckoff Ave (Subway: L to Jefferson). This eclectic club hosts a variety of events from dance parties to burlesque. (updated Feb 2017) 7 Good Room, 98 Meserole Ave (Subway: G to Nassau). One of the best electronic dance clubs in the city, with no pretentiousness. (updated Feb 2017) 8 Bembe, 81 S 6th St (Subway: L to Bedford, J M Z to Marcy). This small club spins African and Latin beats. (updated Feb 2017) 9 Schimanski, 54 N 11th St (Subway: L to Bedford Ave, G to Nassau Ave). Another large electronic dance music club. (updated Mar 2017)

購物

1 Academy Records Annex, 85 Oak St (at Franklin; Subway: G to Greenpoint Ave), ☏ +1 718 218-8200. Noon-8PM daily. Fairly large selection of vinyl records. 2 Earwax Records, 167 N 9th St (between Bedford and Driggs; Subway: L to Bedford Ave), ☏ +1 718 486-3771. 11AM-9PM daily. This record store has operated at various locations in Williamsburg since 1990. 3 Beacon's Closet, 74 Guernsey St (between Berry and Wythe; Subway: L to Bedford Ave, G to Nassau Ave). M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa-Su 11AM-8PM. A big thrift store focusing on clothes, they buy and sell and have lots of variety for men and women. Also lots of shoes. 4 Rough Trade NYC, 64 North 9th Street, ☏ +1 718 388-4111. 11:00 to 11:00. The sole American branch of the London-based independent record stores. It is the lar