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Lonely PlanetAug 17

Wander Historic Red Hook, Brooklyn's Best-Kept Secret

Red Hook is one of Brooklyn’s most distinctive neighborhoods, with a strong creative streak, iconic eateries and a quirky community that refuses to be forgotten.

housed in a restored 1914 wooden barge

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Red HookNeighborhooddistinctive neighborhood with creative streak and eateries
Red Hook TavernRestaurantcelebrated dry-aged burger, mustardy steak tartare, roasted chicken
South Brooklyn ferry routePlacefun way to get to Red Hook from several piers
Valentino PierSightlocals fish, picnic, launch kayaks with Statue of Liberty views
Steve's Authentic Key Lime PieRestauranttart pies and chocolate-dipped Swingle pops are Red Hook institutions
Pier 44 Waterfront GardenParklandscaped stretch softening the industrial shoreline
Waterfront MuseumMuseumhoused in a restored 1914 wooden barge
Red Hook TrolleySightweathered, graffiti-covered streetcar, an unlikely landmark
Van Brunt StNeighborhoodneighborhood's main drag with stores, restaurants, galleries
High Beam Coffee RoasteryRestaurantairy, inviting former industrial space focused on saturating coffees
Kentler International Drawing SpaceGalleryshowcases contemporary works on paper with artist talks
Red Hook Pinball MuseumMuseumvintage machines from the 1930s through the 1970s are free
Record ShopRestaurantsmall shop with curated vinyl, live performances, workshops
Pioneer StNeighborhoodstreet passes Dustin Yellin Studio before arriving at Pioneer Works
Pioneer WorksArts centreblends art, science, music, technology in restored ironworks
SeaborneBarunderstated cocktail bar serving classic and hand-crafted drinks
Dustin Yellin StudioSight

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