Brooklyn Banya
Head to this small Russian bathhouse for a healthful, social experience quite different from the typical modern spa. There are pools and saunas of varying temperatures—moving between them is believed to stimulate the circulation and boost immunity. Bathers (of both genders) can also opt to undergo a variety of treatments, including the traditional platska treatment (exfoliation via beating with leafy oak branches). There's a restaurant that serves Russian specialties, and a roof deck.
