The Brooklyn Family Travelers Guide to Brooklyn

This guide includes 190 places.

What's Inside the Guide

Dear fellow family traveler,

My family scours the globe looking for the most interesting neighborhoods, restaurants, shops and things to do. Here's our guide to our favorite places back at home in Brooklyn: the best borough in the world.

About the author

An entrepreneur, songwriter, educator, points and miles expert and avid family traveler, Rachel Lipson is on a mission to make travel possible, enjoyable and enriching for more families. 

Rachel has been featured dozens of times in various publications, podcasts and panels and has built multiple successful businesses in the fields of music, entrepreneurship, travel and education. You can find her in the New York Times, Bloomberg Travel, Condé Nast Travel, Forbes, The New York Post, New York Magazine and more. 

She lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn with her husband, two kids and two dogs and while she loves traveling the world, there is no place like home 🖤

Follow Brooklyn Family Travelers on instagram at @bkfamilytravlers and on substack here.

FAQs

Is this guide just for families?

No way! This guide will help anyone visiting Brooklyn find unique spots to eat, drink and visit.

Is this guide helpful if I'm staying in Manhattan?

Absolutely! This guide will help you find the best places to visit in Brooklyn whether you're visiting for a couple hours, a week or you never leave.

How did you select the finds in this guide - are they sponsored?

No! These are all handpicked by me based on places my family loves to go.

Why is this guide better than a PDF?

With Saltete, recommendations come alive. A single tap reveals hidden gems right around you, and you can glide effortlessly from spot to spot with easy, step-by-step navigation. No more tedious copying and pasting - just spontaneous (but well-informed!) exploration.

Why should I pay for this?

I've lived in NYC for 26 years (and my husband was born here!) and this guide will save you time that you'd have to spend researching your trip. Purchasing this guide supports a small woman-owned business provide more resources to help families travel better. Thank you for your support!

How do I access the guide?

Once you purchase the guide, simply sign in to Saltete and you'll see the guide right there! 

Can I share this guide with fellow travel companions or friends?

Yes! You can give 1 person access to your guide.

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