| Page Views: 1,721 Last Visit to Brooklyn: May, 2008 | I was born in this town.... by Gypsystravels - last update: Oct 4, 2008 |
Growing up Brooklyn | Signature brownstone with stoop |
It is said that if Brooklyn were a city it would be the FOURTH largest only after NYC, Los Angeles and Chicago. Now that is big. With a population of over 2.3 million people, Brooklyn has large diverse and ethnic communities.
It is here where my parents settled when they came from Puerto Rico and where I was born. Brooklyn was an excellent place to grow up and I have some wonderful memories as a child.
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| My two sisters, my two cousins, my brother, me |
|  | Happy Memories I have so many wonderful memories of growing up in Brooklyn. It is here where I lived most of my childhood. I recall Brooklyn with fond thoughts of the wonderful parties, Christmas, the outings but mostly of my mom and pop. As I got a bit older, playing stickball and dodgeball, run-catch-and-kiss, spin the bottle and handball.
We lived in a Brownstone in Parkslope just a block from Prospect Park. I spent many days playing on the streets of our block or just hanging out at the park.
Day trips to Coney Island, the Aquarium, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden were a yearly adventure for us.
Check out my travelogue for photos of my childhood |
| Japenese garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
| | My tips on Brooklyn I will refer to most of my tips with fond memories of my experiences while I lived in Brooklyn during my youth. Although I no longer live in this fabulous borough, I do visit often and have decided to write tips about the wonderful places and personal experiences visiting some of the best places here in Brooklyn.
All the information I provide is recent (2008) unless otherwise stated. I hope you enjoy reading my tips which I have worked on with a bit of nostalga for Brooklyn. |
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| Pros: | "Wonderful childhood memories" | | Cons: | "I no longer live here" | | In A Nutshell: | "Close to my current home, I visit often" |
Gypsystravels' Brooklyn Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 18 - Photos: 58 | | | Restaurants
Tips: 7 - Photos: 11 | Hotels & Accommodations | | | Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3 | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3 | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 3 |
 Gypsystravels' Brooklyn Travelogues | | | |
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ChristinaNest Wed Jun 3, 2009 13:41 UTC
I missed seeing those places, well next time maybe.. Thank you for the great tips! greetings from Sofia | Gypsy11215 Sat Feb 28, 2009 22:37 UTC
Is anyone interested in why the Empire State Building is framed by the Arch and why its tower bisects the Arch and Fountain? | nativetraveler Wed Jul 9, 2008 04:04 UTC
Mi Amor...que bonitos recuerdos y homenaje and tu mami...entiendo mas porque la quieres and extranas tanto!! Fue una buena mama!! Beso! |
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