Travel Reference
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The late nineteenth-century
New York Botanical Garden
is a brilliant companion piece to
the zoo opposite. Near the main entrance, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, a landmark crys-
tal palace, showcases jungle and desert ecosystems, a palm court and a fern forest, among
other seasonal displays. Close by are herb and perennial gardens.
SHOPS AND GALLERIES
BEACON'S CLOSET
74 Guernsey St between Nassau and Norman aves, Greenpoint,
Brooklyn; other locations in Park Slope and the Village. Subway L
to Bedford Ave. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-8pm.
MAP
This huge clothing exchange is great for finding excel-
lent deals on vintage designer duds or making a bit of
cash if you've got used stuff in good condition to spare.
BROOKLYN FLEA
176 Lafayette Ave, between Clermont and Vanderbilt aves, Fort Greene (April-Nov Sat 10am-5pm); 80
N 5th St at Wythe Ave, Williamsburg (Nov-March 10am-6pm), and other locations. Subway C to Lafay-
ette Ave; G to Clinton-Washington aves; L to Bedford Ave.
brooklynflea.com
.
MAP
The “flea” epithet is a bit of a misnomer, as this is as much a high-quality arts and crafts
fair as second-hand fair, with two hundred stalls and superb artisan food. The flea also
runs smorgasburg (
www.smorgasburg.com
)
, which has locations at East River State
Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
HALCYON
57 Pearl St at Water St, Dumbo, Brooklyn. Subway A, C to High St; F to York St. Mon, Wed & Sat
noon-8pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri noon-9pm, Sun noon-6pm.
MAP
A reliable source for dance music and much more, Halcyon serves as an underground
community centre of sorts. Come listen to whatever you like, check out some art then
find your way to a Halcyon-sponsored event.
