Things to do in Brooklyn

Planning questions about Brooklyn

What are the best things to do in Brooklyn?

The Escape Game Brooklyn: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in City Point is the highest ranked experience in Brooklyn, scoring 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 493 traveler reviews. Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Food Tour: Local Eats & Iconic Views, Made in Brooklyn Tour, Bushwick Street Art Tour and Williamsburg Lifestyle Tour, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge guided tour in French round out the top five. Outty ranks 217 bookable experiences in Brooklyn, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Brooklyn cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Brooklyn is $65 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $5 on Brooklyn, NY Street Art Puzzle Quest: Self-Guided Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Brooklyn for today?

Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Brooklyn currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Brooklyn good for families?

Yes. 11 of the experiences we rank in Brooklyn are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Brooklyn?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Brooklyn?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Brooklyn?

116 of the 120 experiences we rank in Brooklyn offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Brooklyn gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Brooklyn so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.