RED HOOK, is one of the best-kept secrets in Brooklyn. Although it has become popular among locals and tourists since the city’s only Ikea opened in the area in 2008, until two years ago few people came for more than that. Today it is a cultural and gastronomic center. The neighborhood’s relative isolation is considered a luxury by locals who refuse to allow subway lines for fear of losing the intimacy, exclusiveness and privilege of being a resident. If you visit Red Hook, don’t miss the studios at Pioneer Works, Pioneer Books, Kentler International Drawing Space, the studios on the peer, the street art and murals, and the gastronomic delights. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU DO THIS TOUR ON THE SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, which is when PIONEER WORKS is open to the public with special shows and live music. If this doesn't fit your travel plans, we suggest that you visit Red Hook WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY - CHECK websites for COVID & SUMMER SCHEDULES

ART

KENTLER INTERNATIONAL DRAWING SPACE
- 353 Van Brunt St

PIONEER WORKS- 159 Pioneer St.

PENINSULA ART SPACE - 352 Van Brunt St.

MUSIC @ SUNNY'S BAR- 253 Conover St. If you happen to be in Red Hook in June check out the Red Hook Jazz Festival.

TIPS

Coming from Manhattan, we suggest that you take the water taxi from downtown Manhattan to enjoy the view.  You can use the standard water taxi for $39 or take the IKEA’s water taxi for $5 each way during the week and it’s FREE on weekends (Both from Pier 11)

If you visit NYC in the summer and you like kayaking, don’t miss the change to paddle in NY harbor FOR FREE! http://www.redhookboaters.org/

HOW TO GET THERE:

Public transportation

Take subway A or C to Jay St. Metro Tech, then take the BUS B61 towards Red Hook on Smith St. Get off at King St. Stop

Take subway R, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to Borough Hall, then take BUS B61 towards Red Hook at the corner of Boerum Plaza and Fulton St. Get off at King Street Stop

Take subway F or G at Smith-9th St., then take BUS B61 towards Red Hook at the subway exit. Get off at King Street Stop

Bike:
Accessible via Brooklyn Greenway from York Street in DUMBO, ride to Van Brunt St in Red Hook.

Car:
Take Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Atlantic Ave Exit. Turn left at Columbia St. and left again at Van Brunt.

Water Taxi:
From Manhattan to Ikea. For locations and schedules check: www.nywatertaxi.com or https://www.nywatertaxi.com/ikea

Taxis:
Eastern: 718.499.6227
Arecibo: 718.783.6465
Columbia St.: 718.834.6868