Brooklyn, New York City: Where to Go With Your Luxury Car Rental!

With a population of almost 2.5 million, Brooklyn has the most residents of any of the five boroughs and is located just across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan. Make sure you drive your luxury car rental to Brooklyn to experience a neighborhood rich in history, culture, and entertainment! There are hundreds of attractions in Brooklyn to amuse yourself with - all you need is your luxury car rental to get ready and go!

History of Brooklyn:

Brooklyn was first born in 1646 when the Village of Breuckelen was authorized by the Dutch West India Company. In 1686, Kings County was created along with six other towns: Brooklyn, Bushwick, Flatbush, Flatlands, Gravesend, and New Utrecht. It was not until 1816 when the Village of Brooklyn incorporated within the Town of Brooklyn and in 1834 the Town of Brooklyn became the City of Brooklyn.

Top Attractions in Brooklyn:

• New York Aquarium - Come see over 8,000 animals that hail all the way from Africa to the Arctic! Animals include dolphins, sea lions, penguins, sea otters, white beluga whales, octopuses, sharks, sea horses, and much, much more! You can explore the exhibits at your own pace or catch a live performance featuring a number of these amazing exotic animals. (718) 265-FISH

• Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Come visit fifty-two acres of bliss and learn everything you ever wanted to know about flowers, trees, and every other plant! This Garden is home to over 1,200 varieties of plants including the world's largest and oldest collection of bonsai in the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum. (718) 623-7200

• Brooklyn Museum of Art - If art is one of your passions, make sure you drive your luxury car rental over to the Brooklyn Museum of Art! This is New York City's second largest museum and it also happens to be one of the largest and most celebrated collections in the entire United States. There are more than 1.5 million pieces by various artists from around the world and many temporary exhibits to enjoy. (718) 638-5000

• Coney Island - Visit Coney Island to experience an authentic New York City attraction, one that happens to be the birthplace of the hotdog! Major attractions include Astroland, the New York Aquarium, Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, Batting Range, Go-Kart City, Keyspan Park, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, and the Coney Island Museum. (718) 372-5169

• Prospect Park Zoo - This wonderful collection of wildlife includes three major exhibits, and almost 400 animals of more than eighty different species. This attraction is very interactive and is interesting for all ages. (718) 399-7339.
• Brooklyn Public Library

• Brooklyn Children's Museum

Where to Eat in Brooklyn:

When you visit Brooklyn in your luxury car rental, you can choose to eat almost every ethnic food under the sun! Brooklyn eateries are very diverse with selections including African, Asian, Caribbean, Eclectic, French, Greek, Italian, Latin American, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Peruvian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian restaurants!

• Popular and established restaurants unique to Brooklyn include:
• Rasputin - Stop in for a delicious traditional Russian buffet! (718) 332-8111
• Peter Luger - When you visit Peter Luger you will enjoy one of the greatest steakhouses in the area - it has been around since 1887! (718) 387-7400
• River Caf - Come to the River Caf for a romantic dinner and beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline while you eat! This restaurant is very popular with celebrities and dignitaries from around the world. (718) 522-5200

Special Events in Brooklyn:

There are hundreds of special events that take place in Brooklyn each month. For a detailed calendar and to check out what is happening when you visit Brooklyn, please visit www.hellobrooklyn.com/coe.html.

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