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If you’ve ever wondered where hip people go when they grow up, the answer lies in Brooklyn - Park Slope, to be exact. This idyllic yet unfailingly cool neighborhood, is considered one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods. In 2010, it was ranked number one in New York by New York Magazine citing its quality public schools, dining, nightlife, shopping, access to public transit, green space, quality housing, safety, and creative capital, among other aspects.

It was named one of the 'Greatest Neighborhoods in America' by the American Planning Association in 2007, 'for its architectural and historical features and its diverse mix of residents and businesses, all of which are supported and preserved by its active and involved citizenry.'

In December 2006, Natural Home magazine named Park Slope one of America's ten best neighborhoods based on criteria including parks, green spaces and neighborhood gathering spaces; farmer’s markets and community gardens; public transportation and locally-owned businesses; and environmental and social policy

Park Slope features historic buildings, top-rated restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as proximity to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, and the fact that it is so close to Manhattan.

Stroll through the brownstone-edged streets and it’s all too easy to see what drew the cool kids to these parts. Romanesque revival townhouses and Queen Anne-style homes fill the landmark historic district next to the lush expanse of Prospect Park.

The Brooklyn Museum holds court in all its Beaux-Arts glory, bringing culture and cutting-edge art to New York’s most populous borough. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden provides Mother Nature with a stage for her exquisite tricks, from the exuberant blooming of the cherry blossom trees during spring to the explosion of fiery leaves come autumn.

To meet the demands of its exacting population, Park Slope’s restaurant and bar scene is vibrant and varied. Locally sourced 'New American' fare is as easy to come by as Filipino dishes, and bartenders are well-versed in microbreweries, vintage bourbons and classic cocktails.

Since the mid-1990s younger, childless professionals who in previous decades would most likely have lived in Manhattan have been moving to the neighborhood in ever-increasing numbers. Gentrification has also overflowed. The influx of these new upper middle class residents have made Park Slope one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

It is a big neighborhood, however the main streets are Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. Many restaurants, bars, boutiques, shops with different amenities are abundant in these two main streets. One of the greatest advantages in Park Slope are the large quantities of Brownstone Houses that are in the neighborhood. The closer you get to Prospect Park West, the prettier Brownstones you see.

Whether you want to visit Park Slope, or move here, without a doubt, it is one of NYC’s best neighborhoods.

Local activities in Park Slope:

Markets

Park

Restaurants

Sporting events

Antiquing

Bars

Concert hall

Galleries

Guided tours

Museums

Opera

Running

Shopping

Theatre

Walking

Walking tours