Hotels near Mount Prospect Park

The central location of one of the world’s biggest library systems is a cultural hub as well, with a huge number of events, classes and programs.

See the Egyptian antiquities, a rotating selection of international art and a mammoth collection of American artworks in this impressive museum.

Marking the entrance to Prospect Park, this magnificent monument to the Civil War harks back to Brooklyn’s Golden Age in the late 19th century.

The former grounds of Revolutionary War battles have been transformed into a spacious public plaza featuring a series of monuments, fountains and sculptures.

One short block in Park Slope shows off the best of the neighborhood’s historic architecture, plus traces of the elite New Yorkers who have called it home.

Experience the changing seasons in this leafy inner-city sanctuary, where specialty gardens and heritage pavilions showcase plants from around the world.

You can find out about the history of New York with a trip to Endale Arch.

Explore the great outdoors at Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, a lovely green space in Brooklyn. Discover the charming cafes and great live music in this vibrant area.