Here is an invitation to thoroughly explore Brooklyn’s neighborhoods, from trendy DUMBO to Coney Island, from the Hasidic enclaves of Williamsburg to the scenic Narrows of Bay Ridge, the Brooklyn Heights promenade, and the tree-lined streets of Park Slope.

Each of this book’s twenty-two self-guided walking tours begins near a subway station and features step-by-step directions, a detailed map, and factual and fascinating vignettes on the landmarks you’ll pass along the way—from the iconographic Brooklyn Bridge to Truman Capote’s house, and the school Barbara Streisand attended. Whether your interest is Brooklyn history and lore, sports, architecture, ethnic foods, or famous Brooklynites, you’re sure to enjoy this guide. A helpful index is included.

Put on your most comfortable walking shoes and venture out with this guide in hand as your walking companion. Set your own pace and enjoy your walks in Brooklyn!

Robert J. Regalbuto was born in Brooklyn and in writing this guide he revisited many of the places he knew while growing up there. An historian, lecturer, and docent, Rob graduated from Harvard cum laude. He is also the author of Weekend Walks in Historic New England and Weekend Walks in the Historic Washington, D.C., Region.

May 2009