Williamsburg, New York City

Name: Williamsburg
Address: New York City, United States

#1437 among attractions in New York City

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Williamsburg is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, bordered by Greenpoint to the north; Bedford–Stuyvesant to the south; Bushwick and East Williamsburg to the east; and the East River to the west. As of the 2020 United States census, the neighborhood's population is 151,308. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.18 mi²Coordinates: 40°42'50"N, 73°57'35"W

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Northern Brooklyn (Williamsburg)New York City United States

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Williamsburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Williamsburg Bridge, Museum of Food and Drink, Martinez Playground, East River Park.

0.6 miW
Landmark bridge over the East River
Williamsburg Bridge, New York City
15 min walk • The Williamsburg Bridge is a vital artery in the bustling cityscape of New York City, serving as a key connection between Manhattan and the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. As a suspension bridge, it boasts an impressive structure that spans the East...
0.6 miNE
Museum
Museum of Food and Drink, Sea Gate
17 min walk • The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is a unique destination nestled in the vibrant city of Sea Gate, United States, providing an immersive experience for food enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This innovative institution is dedicated to educating the public about...
0.9 miE
Park
Martinez Playground, New York City
23 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, Martinez Playground stands as a welcoming urban oasis in New York City. This charming public playground offers a slice of communal space for families, children, and anyone looking to escape the relentless pace of city...
0.8 miW
Park
East River Park, New York City
22 min walk • East River Park, also called John V. Lindsay East River Park, is 57.5-acre public park located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, part of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
0.6 miN
Park
Bushwick Inlet Park, Sea Gate
16 min walk • Bushwick Inlet Park is a public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The park currently stretches along the East River between North 9th and 12th Streets, and is eventually planned to reach into Greenpoint at Quay Street.
0.6 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Brooklyn Bowl, New York City
15 min walk • Brooklyn Bowl is a music venue, bowling alley and restaurant in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2009, it is located in the former Hecla Iron Works Building at 61 Wythe Avenue. It is known for its high-tech green construction and variety of musical acts.
0.4 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York City
10 min walk • Music Hall of Williamsburg is a New York City venue located at 66 North 6th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The venue is operated by The Bowery Presents, a group stemming from Bowery Ballroom. It has a capacity of 650 people and has shows on most nights of the week.
~1110 ftNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Nitehawk Cinema, Sea Gate
6 min walk • Nitehawk Cinema is a dine-in independent movie theater in Brooklyn, New York City. It operates two locations, in the neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Park Slope.
0.5 miNE
Church
Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, New York City
13 min walk • Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral at 228 North 12th Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
~780 ftE
Park
Ascenzi Square, New York City
4 min walk • Ascenzi Square is a small plaza formed by the intersection of two street grids that meet at Metropolitan Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
0.4 miW
Park
Domino Park, Sea Gate
11 min walk • Domino Park is a 5-acre public park in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. It spans a quarter mile along the East River near the Williamsburg Bridge, at the Domino Sugar Refinery site.

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Which popular attractions are close to Williamsburg?

Nearby attractions include Front Room Gallery, New York City (3 min walk), Ascenzi Square, New York City (4 min walk), The City Reliquary, New York City (6 min walk), Kings County Savings Bank, New York City (9 min walk).

How to get to Williamsburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Williamsburg:

Metro

Bedford Avenue • Lines: L (8 min walk)
Marcy Avenue • Lines: J, M, Z (11 min walk)

Bus

Vanderbilt Avenue & Flushing Avenue • Lines: B69 (33 min walk)
Flushing Avenue & Cumberland Street • Lines: B57, B69 (35 min walk)