Prospect Heights is a small Brooklyn neighborhood that's in the middle of all the action. Nestled between Crown Heights, Boerum Hill and Fort Greene, It's brownstone Brooklyn at its best, with tree-lined streets, eateries galore, and a mix of longtime residents and new transplants. Much like the rest of the borough, the community has seen its fair share of gentrification; however, it remains quite diverse, and is a wonderful place for families to live or visit.
An array of kid-friendly cafes, bars, restaurants and shops line Vanderbilt Avenue, and Washington Avenue is another thriving commercial strip. The southern periphery of Prospect Heights features some of Brooklyn’s most famous landmarks: the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (both of which we also covered in our Crown Heights Guide, since they're literally on the cusp of both neighborhoods), along with the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library and the northern edge of Prospect Park. Meanwhile Barclays Center (also covered in our Fort Greene Guide) is located in its northwestern corner.
Throughout May, we'll be writing about the best places for families to see, eat, play and experience in Prospect Heights. For the purposes of our posts, our geographical boundaries are Flatbush Avenue to the west and Washington Avenue to the east, Atlantic Avenue to the north and Eastern Parkway to the south. We kick off our coverage with the top 20 things to do in Prospect Heights with kids.
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