New York City Tourism & Conventions

Crown Heights

Kingston Avenue. Photo: Gabby Jones

Crown Heights offers easy access to some of Brooklyn’s top museums and attractions, including the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The area's mix of Hasidic Jews and Caribbean immigrants makes for a rich cultural experience—and a destination with plenty of tasty food.

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

People celebrating on the street
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West Indian Day Parade Photo Essay

For a century, this festive event has brought together NYC’s extensive Caribbean community.

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Cherry Blossoms on Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Cultural Institutions in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights

Move from Prospect Park to Brooklyn Botanic Garden to museums for a culture-filled tour of borough highlights.

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West Indian American Day Carnival. Photo: Joe Buglewicz
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Black-Owned Crown Heights Itinerary

Explore Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this lively neighborhood.

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Museums & Galleries
Crown Heights

Brooklyn Children's Museum

The museum has fun, educational exhibits on world cultures, history, science and nature.

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Restaurants
Crown Heights

Ras Plant Based

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Photo: Julienne Schaer
Restaurants
Crown Heights

Chavela's

Crown Heights locals can tuck into homestyle Mexican grub at this bright, 60-seat cantina.

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