about the neighborhood
fort greene is a beautiful neighborhood located in the northwest part of brooklyn. once battlegrounds during the american revolution, fort greene’s history runs deep. today it’s a neighborhood with a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. there’s serenity along the quiet residential streets, recreational activities and community camaraderie at the park, a multitude of art and entertainment for your enjoyment, as well as plenty of restaurants and bars for socializing. a true new york city oasis!
about the tour
browse the fort greene streets and find out the word on the street by completing the 2 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 and pop culture. earn fort greene 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 fort greene 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.
this tour contains a number of stairs in the beginning, so an alternate route is provided making it wheelchair, bike, skateboard, rollerblade, scooter, stroller, and pet friendly too.
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 fort greene start location- 282 myrtle avenue, brooklyn, ny 11205. click on my account and start tour.