Car Rental New York City and Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach is a neighborhood in Brooklyn on the East River now connected to the mainland by a landfill project in 1918. It is named for a settler, Hans Hansen Bergen, and it became a popular residential neighborhood in the 1980s. It is just a short drive from New York in a Brooklyn car rental.

Things to Do Nearby

The Wyckoff House is located just a short drive from Bergen Beach at 5816 Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. This is a farmhouse museum that examines the experience of Dutch settlers in the New York area. It is the only structure that remains from the period of Dutch rule before 1664. Tours will examine farm life in America’s colonial period and the life experienced by farm families. There is also a garden here, in which you can enjoy a picnic lunch.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is the most populous borough in New York City, with 2.5 million inhabitants. This means there is no shortage of fun things to do in the area, especially with a Brooklyn car rental. Brooklyn has its own cultural and historical characteristics. The Brooklyn Bridge is a marvel of design, opened in 1883 to allow passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan. From here you can see spectacular views of the city’s skyline. Or, you can drive the short distance to Coney Island in your Brooklyn car rental to go to the beach or see famous rides such as the Cyclone. Astroland remains as the sole amusement park on the island, gradually expanding over the years. It is here that you can find the world-famous Cyclone Roller Coaster. For art-lovers, the Brooklyn Museum of Art of the second-largest art museum in New York with a great collection of art from ancient Egypt. There is art from almost every culture from past and present, and a must-see for art lovers. Parking is available here for your Brooklyn car rental. Finally there is Prospect Park, a huge park in Brooklyn that even has a zoo! It is here where you can find the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Nature lovers will love this park because of the outdoor sports facilities, bird watching, and even concerts in the summer. Other notable attractions (although they may not be for everybody) include Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and the Historic Green-Wood Cemetery.

Good Eats

This area has some of the best food! You can eat Coney-style food at Coney Island, such as the Coney Dog, or you can eat a little closer to home. Try pizza at Grimaldi’s, a very popular pizza place. Be prepared for lines here, but the wait is worth it! Or, if you are looking for something sweet, try Junior’s. They are said to have the best cheesecake, with dozens of varieties to choose from. This area has great food!

A Short Trip to the Big City

Barren Island is located in Brooklyn, which is only a short trip to New York and New Jersey in your Brooklyn car rental. You can sightsee by day and relax at night in a small-town atmosphere. Or, you can travel through Long Island without being far from the big city.