DON'T MISS DUMBO THIS WINTER

— Brooklyn Neighborhood's New Attractions and Events

Make for a Perfect Day of Exploration in NYC—

Brooklyn, NY (January 25, 2018) –  Tourism partners across DUMBO invite visitors and New Yorkers to explore the Brooklyn neighborhood this winter. Named one of the “Most Instagramable Spots in NYC” by New York City tourism in 2017, the neighborhood boasts an ever-growing selection of arts, cultural, shopping, and dining options. DUMBO, which is easily accessible by foot via the Brooklyn Bridge, subway, or the East River Ferry, makes for an easy half-day or one-day itinerary for first-timers as well as repeat visitors and locals looking for a new way to explore New York City. 

 

Arts & Culture:

 

Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO (55 Water Street, 2nd floor; enter via 55 Water Street or Brooklyn Bridge Park):  The new exhibition, Waterfront, which opened January 20 is an immersive, multimedia exhibition that brings to life the vibrant history of the Brooklyn waterfront through interwoven stories of workers, industries, activists, innovators, families, neighborhoods, and ecosystems.  Waterfront is the first major exhibition on the history of Brooklyn's coastline and features 12 concept areas to engage visitors young and old.  Free admission to Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO is available to members of the travel media. Please see the front desk staff upon arrival.

 

United Photo Industries (16 Main Street): Visit the gallery mastermind behind Photoville and check out Claire Rosen's Imaginarium, an elaborate photographic tableau of whimsical anthropomorphic animals, archetypal heroines, and symbolic still lives which evoke the aesthetics of classical painting. Housed in the old Stable Building of Robert Gair, inventor of the corrugated cardboard box in the 1890s who also built many of the loft buildings that now characterize DUMBO, this show is on view through January 27th. 

 

Smack Mellon (92 Plymouth Street): DUMBO's oldest, and one of its most celebrated, galleries. Part of historic Gairville, stop in for the view, and to see their current show by Rudy Shepard and Theresa Grant–exploring the nature of evil and humanity's capacity to cope with disaster–on view through February 25. 

 

St. Ann's Warehouse (45 Water Street): Once the Tobacco Warehouse, and part of Brooklyn's "walled city" (of warehouses!) this venue is now the forever home of the critically acclaimed theater company St. Ann's Warehouse, which has been in DUMBO since 2011. End the day with drinks and a show! Gut-wrenchingly funny and achingly poignant, Edna Walsh's "Ballyturk" runs through Jan 28.

 

DUMBO Reflector (in the Empire Stores patio): Pose for a selfie with the DUMBO Reflector, our technologically advanced welcome sign that the DUMBO Improvement District commissioned from artist David Crumley in honor of its 10th Anniversary. Tweet #DUMBOmagic (and more!) and watch it sparkle in real time. Find it at the steps of the Brooklyn Historical Society.

 

Food & Dining:

 

Brooklyn Roasting Company (25 Jay Street):  Walk across Water Street and through the cathedral-like Archway under the Manhattan Bridge to end up at Brooklyn Roasting for a cup of locally-roasted coffee. The  location was once a warehouse for the Arbuckle Brothers--who put roasted coffee on the domestic map in the late 1800s. 

 

Superfine (126 Front Street): For a taste of old-school DUMBO, get dinner at the bar of this farm-to-table institution run by longtime artists-residents. 

 

Celestine (1 John Street): For dinner or drinks with an epic view, make a reservation at this Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from the team behind L'Artusi and Mile End, housed in this gorgeous, LEED Gold Certified building. 

 

Shopping:

 

Empire Stores (53-58 Water Street): This former warehouse was built in the mid-1800s and housed countless tons of coffee, sugar, jute, animal hides, and many other commodities when Brooklyn was one of the largest commercial waterfronts in the world.  In 2017 a revitalized Empire Stores opened to the public. Anchored by the furniture store, West Elm, Empire Stores is also home to Feed and Shinola. Don't miss the view from the rooftop!

Indie Shop Row (Front Street and Jay Street locations): DUMBO's one-stop-shop for boutique clothing, art and household accessories. Pick up a DUMBO illustration at Natchie, score a vintage find at Front General Store, a one-of-a-kind dress at Trunk, or get something for the gents at Modern Anthology. 

 

Other activities and attractions:

 

Jane's Carousel (Inside Brooklyn Bridge Park): Take a ride on this exquisite 1922 carousel. It was purchased by the Walentas Family in 1984 and painstakingly hand-restored. It opened in DUMBO in 2011. 

 

Recess DUMBO (81 Washington Street): Bring the kids and drop by this award-winning kids' space for imaginative play time on custom-made structures or sign up for a class!  

 

Environmental Education Center (99 Plymouth Street): Not just for the kids! Get an in-depth look at Brooklyn Bridge Park's ecology, history, and sustainable design through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning. 

 

How to get to DUMBO:  

DUMBO is one stop from Manhattan on the F (York), AC (High) and 23 (Clark St.) It's also accessible by bus (B25, B67 and B69), by the East River Ferry to and from the Fulton Ferry Landing, and by bike (come in along Jay St or Front St for the smoothest ride!) Or, walk or bike across the Manhattan Bridge or Brooklyn Bridge. If you come on foot via the Brooklyn Bridge, take the first exit off the Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Path and walk down the stairs. To your immediate left you will see a map. CCrossoverProspect Street and continue walking down Washington Street into DUMBO. 

 

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