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Brooklyn

What was once an inexpensive alternative to Manhattan, Brooklyn is quickly becoming the borough to live in, driving up real estate prices and turning it into a cultural powerhouse and a tourist destination in its own right. It already holds claim to the borough with the most inhabitants -- 2.5 million to be exact. But with tourist getting tired of seeing the same old Manhattan, Brooklyn is quickly starting to lure visitors over the East River.

Brooklyn has a thriving art, theater and nightlife scene, primarily in the area of Williamsburg. Hip boutiques, posh restaurants and trendy bars dot the area. See international DJs and artists at venues like Southpaw and Studio B. Other attractions include the turn-of-the-century area of Coney Island, the New York Aquarium, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Brooklyn Museum.

Brooklyn Museum is actually is the second largest art museum in New York, with an exemplary permanent collection. It contains works from Judy Chicago, Auguste Rodin, Paul Cezanne and Cindy Sherman.

If you are look just to relax, take in the lush green space of Prospect Park. The 585-acre park houses beautiful meadows, Brooklyn's only lake and Prospect Park Zoo.

If looking to stay in Brooklyn, there are many great options. The Marriott NYC Brooklyn Bridge has an ideal location for those looking to say close to Manhattan but not pay Manhattan hotel prices. Hotel Le Bleu is an adorable boutique hotel with luxurious guestrooms and only a mile from Brooklyn Bridge.

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