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    Dewan A.

    Awesome! 1) A gem of a museum. The house was built by Dutch settlers in 1709, making it one of the oldest historical home in the United States. 2) The tour is excellent. It starts from the basement and moves upstairs. 3) The fee is by donation. Give what you wish.

    Mo F.

    My husband and I got married here and it was the perfect venue for us. We weren't even considering having our wedding in NYC until we realized there was this perfect gem of a venue right in our own neighborhood of Ridgewood! It's a beautiful piece of land surrounded by industrial buildings on one side and a residential neighborhood on the other - and it's just steps from the some of the hippest parts of Brooklyn. The location worked out really well for us because it's a beautiful and fun spot where we could have the outdoor garden-style wedding we wanted - equipped with a huge tent, picnic tables, a fire pit, and plenty of lawn space. You can even see the Manhattan skyline from a few places, which makes for a beautiful sunset. The house itself is also very charming and made for excellent photos. We loved that we could take a walk with our photographer to take really cool magazine-ready photos with the murals and industrial backdrop nearby. There aren't a lot of nice hotels in the area, but most of our out-of-town guests did just fine with airbnbs and some of our family members just took ubers from other hotels in the city. Best of all, we could afford this idyllic spot - which again, we did not expect! It's definitely DIY because they don't have much beyond some chairs, tables, and a few staff for general maintenance - but that meant we had all of the flexibility for our vendors, and we could bring our own everything. It was also incredible to have the place reserved for two days, which allowed us time to set up, break down, and have folks hang out the day after with a little picnic. We love, love, love the Onderdonk House and all of its charm - and our guests did, too. It has made us fall in love with Ridgewood even harder!

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    Kosciuszko Bridge

    3.2(60 reviews)
    1.2 miSunnyside, Greenpoint

    After the renovation, the bridge in one way is easier to navigate, in another way it's not…read more Going into Queens, there are 5 lanes. One lane coming from WillyB (assuming drivers merge properly and not cross the painted median), three lanes from BQE and one lane to exit Metropolitan Ave. If you don't pay attention and change to the correct lane, you will miss the LIE exit though you can still get to the BQE exits since there is a concrete divider. Going into Manhattan, there are 5 lanes with the 2 right lanes required merging. Either way, there is still congestion or slow downs during the merging in rush hour and depending on the sun location. At night, the steel cables are lit up with colors. Each night the colors are different. In the beginning, there is too be a light show. Now, it's 1 solid color. Pedestrian walkway is great. It's an easy hike from Sunnyside, Queens to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It's about a mile walk. Brooklyn puts you in the residential area. Queens puts you by the cemetery or the industrial area. Enjoy.

    SO connecting Queens to Brooklyn the Kosciuszko Bridge is also one of the newer bridges in NYC with…read moreboth directions complete in 2019 It replaces many crossing over the years. It was a bit crowded and the lanes pretty narrow for the moving van i was in but the crossing was without incident. It was also still light out so I was not able to get a glimpse of the changing color scheme that lights the bridge at night

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    Williamsburg Bridge - May 2nd, 2026 7:27 pm. Bridge view. MAnhattan side

    Williamsburg Bridge

    4.2(228 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    The Williamsburg Bridge is a suspension bridge across the East River. It connects the Lower East…read moreSide of Manhattan with the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Originally known as the East River Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge was completed in 1903. It's 7,308 feet long and was the longest suspension bridge span in the world until 1924. My love of bridges involves the view of the structure alone and the surrounding area. The water, and the buildings in the background are impressive. Plus I'm amazed at the workmanship and difficulty of building bridges. Regardless of the thoughts and emotions I feel when I see a bridge I definitely like to add bridge photos to my collection. I had the opportunity to collect more photos when I saw the Williamsburg Bridge. I'm recommending you enjoy this bridge in your own way.

    A nice stroll on a sunny day, the Williamsburg Bridge connects Lower East Side Manhattan to...well,…read moreWilliamsburg in Brooklyn. One of the more biker and pedestrian friendly bridges connecting Manhattan to another landmass, this bridge features an elevated thoroughfare for bikers and pedestrians that's above the car and subway level. From LES it starts as a single lane stretch adjacent to Delancey, separating into a biker side and pedestrian side once you get to the main section of the bridge that sits over the water. Compared to the Brooklyn bridge with its stone arches and open air suspension construction, the Williamsburg Bridge shows a grittier, urban suspension bridge with steel towers and a lot of graffiti adorning every possible canvas. A distinctive feel for sure! It seems the public services commission put in a noticeable effort to keep the bridge cleaner and litter free--they placed trash cans along pretty much every 5 minutes walking along the bridge from the LES side. Most people seem to get the idea and have pretty good aim though a fair amount seem to still miss these targets when tossing their trash. At a leisurely pace it will take about 30 minutes to cross this bridge, though if you stop and check out the views maybe closer to 45 mins. You can see all of the buildings and skyline along the East River in the lower part of Manhattan. The bridge is fairly flat all the way across so suitable for all ages and accessibility. There's plenty of fencing so you never feel unsafe, though no direct overhead covering so you are exposed to the weather and elements.

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    Williamsburg Waterfront

    3.7(43 reviews)
    2.4 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    Visited some friends in North Williamsburg and instead of grabbing a Lyft or Uber back to Dumbo, I…read moredecided to hop on the Waterfront water taxi--and honestly, it was such a great choice! Super quick, easy, and the views are amazing. The North waterfront has gorgeous condos and a killer skyline backdrop, so the ride feels like a mini adventure. Prices are way better than rideshare: $4.50 for a single ride, $29 for a 10-ride pack, or $15 for a 2-day pass. The taxi runs about every 15 minutes and connects North & South Williamsburg, Dumbo (Brooklyn Bridge), and Wall Street. It's not just for visitors--lots of residents use it as a convenient way to commute to and from work. Perfect if you want something affordable, scenic, and stress-free. Quick tip: Try riding around sunset for incredible views of the skyline, and grab a coffee before boarding to make it even better! Highly recommend giving it a try--you'll save money and get a view that Uber just can't offer!

    This beautiful esplanade provides a calming oasis. It's a…read moregreat way to calm one's mind and take in the beauty of the surrounding Manhattan skyline. There is plenty of seating to catch up on reading, work or just sitting still. The East River ferry stops here to transport you to Manhattan. The waterfront is close to Bedford Avenue, the Main Street for shopping, dining and drinking. If you are in the mood for further wandering, Domino Park is very close by. All in all a great "getaway" in Brooklyn.

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    The Bone Museum - May 9, 2026.

    The Bone Museum

    5.0(31 reviews)
    1.0 miEast Williamsburg

    I have been seeing their reels on social media for a while now and finally made it up to New York…read moreto see the museum. It's fairly simple to get to the museum from Manhattan via public transit. Located in Williamsburg, a short distance from the Morgan Ave subway station. It can be a bit tricky to get into the building, you may have to buzz the intercom to get access to the building, go down the stairs once you're in, and follow the signs. The museum itself is one good sized room with a separate area serving as a gift shop. The exhibition room is well organized and has a lot packed into it. Along with labeled specimens, there are signs explaining the history of skeletons in medical education, and various ways those skeletons were obtained over the ages. Fun fact, up until the mid 1980s, anyone could buy a real skeleton from your choice of several companies. The staff treats the bones with respect and provides details on why they have created the museum to house the specimens and continue to use them for educational purposes after their original purchasers have died or no longer need them. They're eager to answer questions and share their knowledge. Alas I didn't get to meet the resident museum cat, Bone Jovi, as he had decided he was finished with greeting people for the day. I was in the museum for about 2 hours or so, I like to read everything, so other people may make it through more quickly. It's good for an afternoon or morning activity. The gift shop is full of fun stuff. They have items for kids and adults ranging from toys up to modern resin "teaching" bones that medical students use today in place of real human bones. Definitely check this place out!

    My friends and I went to the bone museum and we loved it! The staff was super friendly and we got…read moreto learn about various rate bone illnesses, malformation and history on how medical students had to get their own skeletons and often got Indian bones. So much history to be had here, definitely worth a nice knowledge boost!

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