Our Park Slope Hotel's Charming Neighborhood
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hotel le bleu is nestled in Brooklyn's most treasured neighborhood, Park Slope, an urban oasis twenty minutes from Manhattan and home to some of the most famous Brooklyn attractions. History buffs can trace back more than 400 years of constant reinvention, from the earliest settlement of Dutch farmers to the immigrant communities who gave us our most fantastic sights. Towering synagogues and iconic brownstones are now inseparable from the rich cultural landscape of Brooklyn.
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Today, Park Slope is a premier cosmopolitan destination. Visiting the vintage shops, restaurants, uncommon cafes, pubs and happening clubs of Park Slope is now one of the most popular things to do in Brooklyn. Remember, everything you could want is easily accessible from hotel le bleu, and our knowledgeable staff is "at your service" to assist you with your exploration.
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Other New York City and Brooklyn attractions include:
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
America's oldest continuously operated performing arts center. The Brooklyn Academy of Music features 3 fabulous venues: Howard Gilman Opera House, the Harvey Lichtenstein Theatre and the Rose Cinemas. Enjoy year-round dance, opera, theatre and music. Highlights include the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra and the Next Wave Festival.
www.bam.org
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Prospect Park
Enjoy a day of biking, boating, birding, sports or relaxation at the borough's most treasured park. This 585-acre oasis was built by the same architects behind Central Park in Manhattan and features a 60-acre lake, 90-acre Long Meadow (Brooklyn's last forest), the Prospect Park Zoo and the country's first urban Audubon Center. Visit during the summer for Celebrate Brooklyn music, dance and film events. Just six block away, hotel le bleu is the first choice in Prospect Park hotels.
www.prospectpark.org
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
One of the most magnificent and treasured attractions in New York City. The Garden is a 52-acre urban botanical resource featuring a world-class plant collection.
www.bbg.org
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Central Brooklyn Library
In many ways an invaluable national resource, the Brooklyn Historical Society now houses the most comprehensive library of Brooklyn's 400 year history. Visitors can enjoy the permanent exhibit featuring the history of African-American, white, Latino, Asian and Native American Brooklynites, from which one in seven Americans today descend.
www.brooklynhistory.org | www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/central/
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The Brooklyn Museum
A stunning Beaux Arts building near Prospect Park houses the Brooklyn Museum and a staggering collection of over 1.5 million objects. Highlights include Ancient Egyptian masterpieces, African art and 14th-17th century pieces spanning the globe. Audio and group tours are available. Make hotel le bleu your hotel near Brooklyn Museum
www.brooklynmuseum.org
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Grand Army Plaza
Grand Army Plaza serves as both a majestic entrance to Prospect Park and as an edifying attraction in itself. Be sure to visit Bailey's Fountain, the John F. Kennedy monument and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, dedicated to defenders of the Union.
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/grandarmyplaza
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The Old Stone House
This famous Dutch stone farmhouse was originally built in 1699 and has weaved its way through Brooklyn history. In 1776, it was used as an artillery position during the Battle of Brooklyn. Nearly 100 years later, it became the first clubhouse for Brooklyn's National Baseball League team, later known as the Brooklyn Dodgers. Today the house is a popular Brooklyn museum.
www.theoldstonehouse.org
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
Founded in 1899, this is the world's first museum for children, forming the mold for dozens of institutions around the globe. Kids and parents enjoy innovative exhibits featuring hands-on activities, historical artifacts, animals, science, world culture and more.
www.brooklynkids.org
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The Brooklyn Bridge
One of the most famous New York City landmarks, Brooklyn Bridge stretches 5,989 feet across the East River, connecting Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan. Guests of our Brooklyn Bridge hotel enjoy quick access to the famous landmark and all of New York City. Consider a walk along the elevated pedestrian path, providing spectacular views of Manhattan's downtown skyline.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Bridge
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Manhattan
You'll find the most famous New York City attractions in Manhattan. Wall Street, South Street Market, Chinatown, Little Italy, East/West Village, Soho, Chelsea, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park and much more are just a quick train ride away. The M, R, G and F trains stop is just a three-minute walk from hotel le bleu.
www.mta.info/nyct/subway
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Bike and Roll New York
A fun, healthy and eco-friendly way to experience New York City! Enjoy car-free, easy riding along the scenic Hudson River Greenway. Circle Manhattan and see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, South St. Seaport, Central Park, Times Square and more.
http://www.bikeandroll.com/newyork/
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Manhattan By Sail
Get ready to hoist your main, set your sails and point your imagination toward the horizon. Get river-bound with Manhattan by Sail to experience New York City from a whole new perspective.
http://www.manhattanbysail.com/
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Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
The original Brooklyn pizza tour! This 4 ½ hour tour covers pizza, and Brooklyn, from one end to the other. Includes a multimedia sightseeing tour that highlights Brooklyn's neighborhoods, parks, landmarks and famous movie locations from Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, The French Connection and more.
http://www.asliceofbrooklyn.com/pizza.html
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