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+travel text by Nikia Wainwright "I'm from Marcy son," Jay-Z says with pride. From Bed Stuy to Fort Greene, Notorious B.I.G., McLyte, The Fat Boys, Big Daddy Kane, Busta Rhymes, Dana Dane, Special Ed, Fabolos, Foxy Brown,Talib Kweli, and Ol' Dirty Bastard are just a few legendary rappers who lived and made music in Brooklyn. Brooklyn is not only home to some of Hip Hop's greatest, it is a great destination for a culturally rich weekend getaway. Unknown to many, if New York City's five boroughs were independent cities, Brooklyn would rank as the third most populous city in the United States, behind Los Angeles and Chicago. From the Brooklyn Bridge, museums, and festivals to the great outdoors, live entertainment and quaint restaurants, there is plenty to discover. Brooklyn Museum of Art houses a prestigious collection of Egyptian masterpieces. Also, the museum covers almost every culture and contemporary art that an art lover could ever dream of. cuisine ranging from the quava glazed pork ribs to the curried shrimp. This laid back restaurant will have you yearning for more. Make sure you leave room for some homemade sorbet or mango ice cream for dessert. Home to the famous Cyclone Roller Coaster and the world famous Nathan Hot Dogs, Coney Island still has rides and various boardwalk amusements during the summer months. Coney Island is also home to the New York Aquarium. The Aquarium features over 350 species of aquatic wildlife. Wanna party and dance the night away? Well put on your dancing shoes and grab a dancing partner to hit up some of Brooklyn's best night life spots! Nightlife/Special Events Brooklyn is Hip Hop. Five Spot is a local venue that has the hottest hip hop spinning all night. Dining Instead of open mic…Five spot has open Whenever you travel, remember to bring turntables. So you can come and hear some loose fitting bottoms to make room for the of Brooklyn's finest getting down to the sounds most important part of your trip…FOOD. and beats of hip hop, soul and R&B. When I think of New York food, pizza is the If you want to mellow out and hear some sexy Where to stay first thing that comes to mind. Remember jazz sounds, check out Sistas Place, Jazz 966 Reasonably priced, Marriott of NYC Brooklyn Sal's in the movie "Do the Right Thing" located and The Jazz Spot. Bridge is a great choice to make your stay a in Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn? There's a full year of activities for everyone memorable one. Located in the center of Well, the Sal's of Brooklyn today is Grimaldi's Corporate New York, Marriott of NYC Pizzeria, located right underneath the Brooklyn to enjoy. On September 3, summer activities Brooklyn Bridge is a modern hotel with great Bridge, is known as one of the best pizzerias. reach its peak as 2 million people celebrate Brooklyn's West Indian American Day Carnival amenities such as a health club that offers If you like Caribbean food, the Sugarcane is & Parade. So come, stay, and play…the complimentary aerobic pool exercise classes. the spot to be. Located on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn way! Located only 3 miles from the famous Prospect Sugarcane offers a delectable West Indian Park, you can take advantage of horse back riding, pedal boats and electric boat tours. In For more information visit: the winter months, the park offers ice skating www.visitbrooklyn.org at Wollman rink. If you want a more personal home feel, then Awesome Bed and Breakfast is where you need to stay! It is the perfect place for travelers and families on a budget. Each room has a different theme and is full of creativity. They serve continental breakfast every morning and free local calling. But hurry and book your reservations early because they have limited space. Local attractions Of course while in Brooklyn you want to see the Brooklyn Bridge. Maybe you are even daring enough to take the infamous walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn to Juniors (as seen on MTV's Making the Band.) However, there is so much more to do in this famous New York borough. Love Art? Well while visiting make sure you visit the Brooklyn Museum of Art. The Museum is known as the 2nd largest museum in New York and one of the largest in the United States.The museum is well known for its dislpay of eclectic and modern art. The The Flywire  15 

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