about the neighborhood
downtown brooklyn is located in the northwest section of the borough. this neighborhood stands tall above the rest because of the growing number of high rise commercial and residential buildings. while downtown brooklyn is considered one of new york city’s busiest central business districts, it’s much more than that. downtown is the heartbeat of brooklyn where business, food, shopping, and culture meet.
about the tour
browse the downtown brooklyn streets and find out the word on the street by completing the 1.5 mile tour. on this tour you can expect to visit locations in the neighborhood with stories of the past that are significant to american history with a sprinkle of pop culture. earn downtown brooklyn street cred by answering trivia questions and completing challenges along the way. at the end of the tour you’ll find out just how street savvy you are when your downtown brooklyn street cred ranking is revealed.
who this is for
this tour is for anyone interested in exploring a new neighborhood or learning more about the neighborhood they live in or near, in a way that is fun, educational, and inspirational. individuals, friends, families, co-workers, couples, school groups, church groups, tour groups, all are welcome to participate. in addition, this tour is wheelchair, bike, skateboard, rollerblade, scooter, stroller, and pet friendly too. skateboarders will especially love this one, so bring your board!
how to begin
download the word on the street tours app.
create an account & purchase the bk heights tour.
when you are ready to begin the tour, go to the downtown brooklyn start location- 386 flatbush avenue extension, brooklyn, ny 11201. click on my account and start tour.