Sunset Park Sightseeing Day Trip

Green-Wood Cemetery is one of Brooklyn’s most historic and beautiful cemeteries with magnificent tree lined paths and is the perfect setting for an early morning garden walk.  Bird watchers worldwide delight as many unusual birds can be spotted perched on one of the many beautiful trees inside the Cemetery surroundings.  Take a guided tour where you’ll hear fascinating stories of the influential people who made NYC their home or walk on your own. Discover why Green-Wood Cemetery is one of the treasures of Brooklyn; it is a remarkable arboretum, wildlife sanctuary, and sculpture garden, a place of architecture, landscape design, and history.

After leaving Green-Wood Cemetery, walk along 5th Avenue which has lots of interesting shops, or take the "R" train from the 25th Street entrance of the Cemetery and head to Park Slope for a delicious meal, just a few stops on the subway.

Try Scottadito Osteria Toscana, which offers regional and authentic Tuscan cuisine. The restaurant is located at 788 Union Street, between 6th and 7th Avenue.  More information,
718-636-4800

Green-Wood Cemetery, 500-25th Street, 718-768-7300, the cemetery is open to visitors everyday from 8:00am-4pm, weather permitting.

Transportation Options: 
By car (street parking), car service, limousine or public transportation or by bicycle.  

From Long Island, Long Island Expressway westbound to the 48th street exit to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway south to the Hamilton Avenue Exit. Continue on Hamilton Avenue until it becomes Third Avenue and continue about eight blocks to 25th Street. Turn left at 25th Street and go two blocks. Cemetery entrance straight ahead at 5th Avenue & 25th Street.

From JFK Airport Area, Belt Parkway westbound to Route 278, Gowanus Expressway to 38th Street exit. At bottom of ramp, proceed straight one block to 5th Avenue. Turn left at 5th Avenue and continue thirteen blocks to 25th Street. Cemetery entrance on right.

From Staten Island via The Verrazano Bridge, Narrows Bridge Take Route 278, Gowanus Expressway to 38th Street exit. At bottom of ramp, proceed straight one block to 5th Avenue. Turn left at 5th Avenue and continue thirteen blocks to 25th Street. Cemetery entrance on right.

From Bronx and Upstate, Triboro Bridge to Brooklyn Queens Expressway south to the Hamilton Avenue exit. Continue on Hamilton Avenue until it becomes Third Avenue and continue about eight blocks to 25th Street. Turn left at 25th Street and go two blocks. Cemetery entrance straight ahead at 5th avenue & 25th Street.

From Lower Manhattan, Take Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and exit at Hamilton Avenue (immediately after toll plaza). Continue on Hamilton Avenue until it becomes Third Avenue and continue about eight blocks to 25th Street. Turn left at 25th Street and go two blocks. Cemetery entrance straight ahead at 5th Avenue & 25th Street.

 

Green-Wood Cemetery

Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, by yourself or with friends or family,  discover  a world of Scandinavian history in Brooklyn.

The Scandinavian East Coast Museum offers an unforgettable private walking tour of Lapskaus Boulevard & 8th Avenue or the tours can be custom tailored to your interests and connection to the Sunset Park or Bay Ridge neighborhoods.

The tour begins at the Norwegian Deli for coffee or tea, followed by a 1-1 1/2 private walking tour and ending at
The Danish Club for dinner.

More information on small or large group tours call: 718-748-5950 or http://scandinavian-museum.org