📓 Old Xu's New York Notes
📍 Red Hook Waterfront, Brooklyn 🌞 Perfect for a lazy weekend afternoon stroll Brooklyn never fails to surprise—Red Hook is one of those hidden gems where industrial charm meets waterfront serenity. Here’s why it’s worth the trip: ✨ Why Visit? 1️⃣ Waterfront Views 🏙️ Stunning vistas of the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan skyline. Rusty piers + graffiti art = Instagram gold 📸. 2️⃣ Local Vibes 🎨 Artisan shops, indie bakeries (Steve’s Key Lime Pie!), and quirky galleries. Fairway Market (RIP, but new spots are popping up!). 3️⃣ History & Industry 🏗️ Old shipping warehouses turned into craft breweries (like Sixpoint). The Erie Basin antique store—treasure hunting heaven! 🍽️ Eat & Drink ☕ Brooklyn Roasting Company – Specialty coffee with harbor views. 🍦 Ample Hills Creamery – Ooey-gooey ice cream (RIP original location, but successors live on!). 🍺 Hometown Bar-B-Que – Best BBQ in NYC (yes, I said it). 🚇 How to Get There Ferry: Take the NYC Ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Red Hook (most scenic route!). Bus: B61 from Downtown Brooklyn. Bike: Pedal along the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. 📅 Pro Tips ✅ Golden Hour Magic – Sunset over the harbor is unreal. ✅ Weekdays > Weekends – Fewer crowds, more chill. ✅ Comfy Shoes – Cobblestone streets + industrial vibes = not heel-friendly. #NYCExplorer #BrooklynVibes #RedHookNYC #HiddenGems #NewYorkDiaries #WeekendWanderlust #TravelUSA #NYCViews 🌉🍃