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176 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Brooklyn, New York

Unusual Attractions in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store

The one-stop shop for all of your superhero (or evil arch-nemesis) needs.
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Brooklyn, New York

New York Transit Museum

Ride the subways of yesteryear.
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Brooklyn, New York

Dead Horse Bay

First a horse rendering plant, then a 19th century landfill, this beach is full of glass from thousands upon thousands of broken bottles.
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Brooklyn, New York

City Reliquary

Brooklyn has some great collections and some weird collections. This is both.
Sponsored by NYCgo
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Atlas Obscura Trips

Only in Queens: Tasting Our Way Through New York’s Most Diverse Borough

May 17—May 20, 2019

Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cache, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us, May 17–20, to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.

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Unique Food & Drink in Brooklyn

Explore Brooklyn, New York

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Upcoming Events Near Brooklyn

Explorer's Club.
Mar
1 - 2
New York, New York

Excursion to the Explorers Club

Behind the closed doors of this legendary clubhouse awaits a treasure trove of artifacts collected over a century of expeditions to the far corners of the earth (and beyond).
American Psychic.
Mar 8
New York, New York

'American Psychic' at the Illustrious Players

Witness a mind-bending performance from renowned mentalist Matt Cooper in the historic dining hall of New York's oldest and most theatrical private club.
Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina Maria Cohn
Apr
6 - 7
Brooklyn, New York

Portrait Sitting With Karen Jerzyk at The Oddities Flea Market

Step inside a transformative custom scene created by artist Karen Jerzyk for your very own stunning photo shoot.
Ryan and Regina Cohn
Apr
6 - 7
Brooklyn, New York

Oddities Flea Market's Rites of Spring: Exclusive VIP Presale Tickets

This spring, Atlas Obscura has your ticket to skip the line and get in early in this extended shopping session!

Brooklyn Leaderboard

Recent Brooklyn Activity

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Stories About Brooklyn

The True Story Behind America's Most 'Metal' Cemetery

Metallic gravestones, as it turns out, don't age well.
by Lizzie Philip
December 12, 2018
Visitors stare at babies in incubators at Martin Couney's New York World's Fair attraction, 1939-1940.

When Infants in Incubators Were a Sideshow Attraction

Archival photographs show the spectacle of babies who went on display, in an effort to save their lives.
by Anika Burgess
September 27, 2018

Lists Featuring Brooklyn

11 Surprisingly Romantic Places in New York City
The ceiling was modeled after the one in the music room of Munich's Villa Stuck.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Valentino Park

11 Surprisingly Romantic Places in New York City

We heart New York on Valentine’s Day.

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Including Albertine, Deno’s Wonder Wheel, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden

21 Cool and Unusual Kid-Friendly Places in New York City
The outside of The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company.

21 Cool and Unusual Kid-Friendly Places in New York City

Hidden gems to earn you major parent brownie points.

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Including Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store, 767 Third Avenue, and Tannen’s Magic Shop