Car Rental New York City and Canarsie

Canarsie is a neighborhood in the eastern part of Brooklyn. The name comes from the Algonquin word for “fenced land” or “fort”. Canarsie has an interesting place in history because the Indians who sold the island of Manhattan were from this area. This area was a fishing village until the end of the 19th century, when water pollution killed the oysters and fish. This was an area that was largely settled by Italian and Jewish settlers until the mid-20th century. The neighborhood lies within the former town of Flatlands, now part of Brooklyn. This was one of the original five Dutch towns on Long Island.

Canarsie is home to many parks. The largest is officially name Canarsie Beach Park, but locals refer to it as Seaview Park. The beach overlooks Jamaica Bay. Renovations have taken place recently at the Canarsie Pier as well as the beach. For bird lovers, the pier is a great place to observe them. This is a favorite spot by the Brooklyn Bird Club because of the large amount of bay duck species and other waterfowl that are native to the area.

Brooklyn

As a part of Brooklyn, Canarsie is in 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. 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. You can eat Coney-style food at Coney Island, such as the Coney Dog. 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. Other notable attractions (although they may not be for everybody) include Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and the Historic Green-Wood Cemetery.

A Short Trip to the Big City

Canarsie 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. Sights such as Carnegie Hall, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, and many more are just a short trip by Brooklyn car rental or by subway. The BMT Canarsie Line terminates in Canarsie. Or, you can travel through Long Island without being far from the big city. Long Island is 118 miles long and only 20 miles wide with many historical sites, parks, and beaches to enjoy. The area is rich in sports as well, with baseball, hockey, basketball, and football being popular. There are many professional, semi-professional, and amateur sports in the area.