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Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) Lab

Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) Lab

0.34km from McCarren Park

This is an educational non-profit and museum that seeks to change the way people think about food and drink. The museum's work explores "the ways food and beverage impact our culture, politics, economy, history, and more.

The City Reliquary Museum

The City Reliquary Museum

0.84km from McCarren Park

This is a not-for-profit community museum and civic organization located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The museum traces the history of New York City's five boroughs with its exhibitions of cultural ephemera and relics. Besides a permanent display of New York City artifacts, the City Reliquary also hosts rotating exhibits of community collections and annual cultural events.

WNYC Transmitter Park

WNYC Transmitter Park

1.2km from McCarren Park

WNYC Transmitter Park was opened to the Greenpoint-Williamsburg communities in 2012 as a local waterfront destination. The park is now a stunning green space, with both natural areas and also places for fishing, play, and active recreation.

Domino Park

Domino Park

1.48km from McCarren Park

A public park which was located at Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The park features a children's playground, dog run, volleyball court, bocce court, and a playing field. There is also a huge walkway and so many things to spend some valuable leisure times.

Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

1.88km from McCarren Park

This is a suspension bridge which was located in the New York City across the East River connecting the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the Williamsburg. It was the longest suspension bridge span in the world until 1924.

Koscuiuszko Bridge

Koscuiuszko Bridge

2.13km from McCarren Park

This is a cable-stayed bridge over Newtown Creek in New York City, connecting Greenpoint in Brooklyn to Maspeth in Queens. This bridge resembles the architectural intelligence of the new york state.

Tompkins Square Park

Tompkins Square Park

2.47km from McCarren Park

Tompkins Square Park is a historic and vibrant public park located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The park has a rich history and has evolved into a diverse and lively gathering place for locals and visitors alike.Established in the mid-19th century, Tompkins Square Park has played an essential role in the city's cultural and social scene. Over the years, it has been a focal point for various political rallies, cultural events, and community gatherings.

Tenement Museum

Tenement Museum

3.18km from McCarren Park

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a National Historic Site. The Museum's two historical tenement buildings were home to an estimated 15,000 people, from over 20 nations, between 1863 and 2011. The museum, which includes a visitors' center, promotes tolerance and historical perspective on the immigrant experience.

West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District

The West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 10 resources, which included seven contributing buildings and three non-contributing buildings.

Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene Park

3.81km from McCarren Park

This is a city park which was located in Fort Greene in Brooklyn county. The park is named after the fort which was formerly located here. The park includes part of the high ground where the Continental Army built fortifications prior to the Battle of Long Island, during the early days of the American Revolutionary War.

Museum of Sex

Museum of Sex

3.91km from McCarren Park

The Museum of Sex, also known as MoSex, is a sex museum located at Manhattan city. The official mission of this museum is "to preserve and present the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality.

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

4.1km from McCarren Park

This is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge which was located in the Newyork city spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet.

Cadman Plaza Park

Cadman Plaza Park

4.14km from McCarren Park

Cadman Plaza Park is a 10.4-acre public park in Brooklyn. The park is bordered by Cadman Plaza West, Cadman Plaza East, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The park was significantly expanded and redeveloped in 1939, on land reclaimed by condemnation in 1935. The park is also home to the Brooklyn War Memorial, which commemorates the soldiers who fought in World War II.

Empire State Building

Empire State Building

4.15km from McCarren Park

THis is a 102 story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet. the building is the seventh-tallest building in New York City, the sixth-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States, and the 45th-tallest in the world. It is also the sixth-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas.

Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island

4.39km from McCarren Park

A narrow island which was located in the centre of the east river Manhattan. Roosevelt Island is part of the borough of Manhattan. Roosevelt Island has many bicycle trails and walking paths for people to explore the island with. There is also a free bus service.

Bryant Park

Bryant Park

4.45km from McCarren Park

A large public park which was located in Newyork County which was managed privately. The park hosts several events, including a seasonal "Winter Village" with an ice rink and shops during the winter.

Brooklyn Historical Society

Brooklyn Historical Society

4.46km from McCarren Park

Founded in 1863, is a museum, library, and educational center preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's 400-year history. The Brooklyn Historical Society houses materials relating to the history of Brooklyn and its people, and hosts exhibitions which draw over 9,000 members a year.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.48km from McCarren Park

85-acre (34 ha) park located on a 1.3-mile (2.1 km) plot of land. From north to south, the pier includes the preexisting Empire–Fulton Ferry and Main Street Parks; the historic Fulton Ferry Landing; and Piers 1–6, which contain various playgrounds and residential developments.

Brooklyn Heights Historic District

Brooklyn Heights Historic District

4.59km from McCarren Park

The Wysor Heights Historic District in Muncie, Indiana, is a recognized neighborhood esteemed for its architectural heritage and historical importance. It encompasses a collection of homes and buildings primarily constructed during the early to mid-20th century, featuring a variety of architectural styles such as Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Craftsman, and Prairie School.

Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image

4.6km from McCarren Park

A Media museum located in a former building of the historic Astoria Studios. It exists to expand public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique and technology of film, television, and digital media by collecting, preserving, and providing access to moving-image related artifacts via multimedia exhibitions and educational programming.

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McCarren Park

McCarren Park

776 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

A public park which was located in the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The park is a popular destination for recreational softball, volleyball, soccer, handball, and other games. It is also used for sunbathing and dog-walking. The main attraction of this park is a huge pool called McCarren Pool, which was the eighth largest of the eleven giant pools in Newyork.