GipsyLady

Is it worth a visit? I don't have much time in NY was going to cross the Brooklyn Bridge and walk Brooklyn Heights. How far away is Georgetown and do you recommend a visit?

IMDonehere

I do not think you want to visit Georgetown in Brooklyn. It is a small residential area which is PITA to get to from Manhattan.

What do you think Georgetown is and where do you think it is?

ekscrunchy

Well I'll be. I've lived in NYC for decades and have never heard of a Georgetown in Brooklyn! Where is it?

IMDonehere

Eks, it could be another real estate term but there is a tiny area near Mill Basin called Georgetown. I grew up in Brooklyn and that is the only thing I can think of. But since I was a kid the real estate interests have changed the name of many areas in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

In any event, it would be a weird place for a tourist to visit.

GipsyLady

Hah, I meant Williamsburg! I must have thought of Washington��

IMDonehere

To get to Willianburg from the Heights is a royal pain. Go to one or the other.

lcuy

Williamsburg is a young, trendy neighborhood. Plenty of places to eat and some fun shopping. Very crowded on the weekends with hipsters. Easy subway ride into manhattan, but I've never tried going there via the Brooklyn bridge.

lcuy

My DD lived in Williamsburg a couple of years ago. She says you should walk across the Williamsburg bridge to explore W'burg. Or take a cab after you cross the Brooklyn Bridge.

IMDonehere

The Manhattan end of the Williamsburg Bridge is on Delancey Street. The Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge is by City Hall and the Muni Building.

They are about 25-35 walk from each other. You could the J or Z train (They have nothing to do with Beyoncé.) from Delancy and Essex to Chambers STreet.

GipsyLady

Ok. I hope I have enough time to visit. It sounds like a fun place! Otherwise next time for sure. Thanks for all the info!