What's in Downtown Brooklyn, New York?
- July 14, 2012 · 7:30 AM
VERY IMPORTANT: I will not purchase my ticket until 7 days before the actual date of the trip. If there are no RSVPs 7 days before the date of trip, I will either reschedule or cancel the trip.
I have always been curious about what Downtown Brooklyn looks like and what it has to offer. We will explore the many sights and neighborhoods of Downtown Brooklyn.
-There are several points of interest in the Downtown Brooklyn community:
*The Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge
*Brooklyn Historical Society-Museum and library dedicated to the history of Brooklyn ($6).
*Micro Museum, Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts ($4), New York Transit Museum ($5).
-There are also several distinct neighborhoods in Downtown Brooklyn:
*Downtown – central shopping and business area of Brooklyn, with many office buildings, department stores, clothing and electronic shops, and two universities.
*Brooklyn Heights – residential neighborhood with brownstone buildings, historic churches, and is considered the richest neighborhood in Brooklyn.
*Cobble Hill – quiet neighborhood of bookstores, shops, and restaurants.
*Fort Greene – a residential neighborhood that is home of the Brooklyn Academy of Music and many restaurants.
*DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) – contains a riverfront park with a unique view of the Manhattan skyline as well as the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.
This is the itinerary of the trip:
7:30AM Meet at the parking garage of Union Station
8:00AM Leave Union Station on the Megabus
12:15PM Arrive in New York (At 7th Avenue & 28th Street)
12:15PM - 1:00PM Travel by subway to Brooklyn
1:00PM - 2:00PM Eat/use restroom
2:00PM - 5:40PM Explore Downtown Brooklyn
6:00PM - 7:30PM Eat at Junior’s Restaurant (386 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201)
7:45PM – 8:30PM Prepare to Return (Wait for Megabus to arrive at the Port Authority Bus Terminal - 41st Street between 8th and 9th Avenue)
9:00PM Leave New York
1:15AM Arrive at Union Station in DC
-We will be traveling to New York City on the MegaBus service. Tickets can be purchased online at www.megabus.com ($28-40 average for round trip).
-When entering website, schedule the bus trip for Saturday, July 14th, 2012, for 8:00AM - 12:15PM (Depart to NY), and schedule the return trip for 9:00PM - 1:15AM (Return to DC). Please be sure to enter information correctly, as they do not refund tickets; however, they will allow you to reschedule trips 24 hours prior to the scheduled trip date.
-You can also purchase a ticket with other bus services and meet us in New York if you choose.
-We will meet at Union Station at 7:30AM. We will meet at the front of Starbucks in the food court at Union Station.
-We will eat at Junior’s Restaurant after touring the area.
-Union Station is located at 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC. Union Station is also Metro accessible on the Red Line at the Union Station Metro Station. Parking at Union Station is available at their parking garage; however, the maximum cost is $22.00 for one day parking.
-I am open for any suggestions before and during the trip.
-See you there!
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Africa Riviera
Had a wonderful time in Brooklyn, NY. It was a pleasure meeting everyone who attended and hope to see you all again at the next meetup.
July 15
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Jay
What can I say that wasn't already expressed Saturday. The weather was great, the company was warm and fun. I had a very enjoyable time. Everyone was accomodating and open to experiences off the beaten path. I will attend future meetups. Mario you did a great job of organizing and being open to suggestions. Thank you and everyone that attended, for a wonderous day in my hometown. Hope to see you all again.
July 15
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Fanny
This was my first trip with the group and it was fantastic! Everyone was very friendly. I wish we had more time to see more things, but the time got away from us a little. Mario is an excellent organizer and is very patient with everyone. Thanks Jay for being our peronal tour guide.
July 15
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Theresa
Enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed seeing the Brooklyn Bridge up close. The people in the group were very nice & friendly. It would be extra nice if people were courteous to Mario & notify him when canceling out prior to trip.
July 14
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Amelia
I'll be leaving from Philly and I'll be in NY around 11:30. Im really excitd. My number is [masked]
July 13
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Africa Riviera
OK it's late and need to go to bed....I read Mario's itinerary again and he has the parking covered. Anyone want to carpool from Laurel area?
July 13
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Mario J.
Actually there is parking available at Union Station. The parking structure is located behind Union Station and the cost is $22.00 for one day.
July 13
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Africa Riviera
Thanks for sharing the metro tip Iris. I wish I can carpool too. I am coming from Laurel. I went to metro site and learned that there is no parking at Union Station. I hope there is parking within walking distance. Can anyone share where they are planning to park?
July 12
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Iris
Hi everyone. Apparently the metro's yellow and blue lines between Braddock Rd and Pentatog station will be shut down this weekend (they are providing shuttle bus service). Anyone wants to carpool to Union Station from Alexandria?
July 12
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M.C.
Hi All, Since the 8am was sold out, I purchased my ticket for the 8:15 AM -12:50 Mega bus. Let me know if anyone is taking that bus and we can catch the metro together and meetup with the group. Looking forward to hanging out & exploring Brooklyn with the group! Marcella (M.C.)
July 12
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Iris
Hi Mary. If there's no tickets leaving for 8 am, that means that they have sold out. You could buy tickets for any time that you want, and meet up with the group once you arrive in NYC.
July 11
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Jay
Just wanted to welcome everyone to my hometown. I look forward to meeting everyone at the Mega Bus stop in midtown, safe travel.
July 11
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Mary Frances Kornak
Mario, there are no ticketsfor leaving at 8 am.
there is a 7:15 and an 8:30 will you please confirm.thanks
July 11
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