Car Rental New York City and the Flatlands

Flatlands is a neighborhood in Brooklyn and was one of the original five Dutch towns on Long Island. The British renamed the area Flatlands after they took the land from the Dutch in 1664. This was largely a farming community, dependent on tobacco, corn, squash, and beans, as well as the harvest of oysters and clams. This is one of the few neighborhoods that is not served by many subway lines. It may be easier to take your Brooklyn car rental.

Flatlands was an instrumental place in American history. It is here that the Wyckoff House Museum is found. This is a farmhouse museum that examines the experience of Dutch settlers in the New York area and it is the oldest building in New York. Also here is the Hendricks Lott House, a stop on the Underground Railway, and the Dutch Reformed Church.

Brooklyn College is found in Flatlands, which is a senior college of the City University of New York. It was the first public coeducational liberal arts college in New York City. It is made up of the College of Liberal Sciences, the School of General Studies, and the Division of Graduate Studies.

A short trip from Flatlands is Brighton Beach, located on Coney Island. This community was originally developed as a beach resort in 1878, but redeveloped as a residential community in the 1920s. This is a largely Russian community, with many Russian restaurants and stores. The community is very close to the beach, with access to the Brighton Beach Avenue subway station. There is also parking for your Brooklyn car rental, but on weekends this is a popular destination, so come here early.

Or you can travel to Coney Island with your Brooklyn car rental to see one of the most famous roller coasters of all time, the Cyclone. It opened in 1927 where the world’s first roller coaster was located, a roller coaster called the Great Coaster. The Cyclone is a wooden-track roller coaster that is tight and steep. This is due to the small amount of space on the island for the coaster. However, it remains one of Coney Island’s best attractions. Come down to Coney Island in your Brooklyn car rental to try it. Astroland is the amusement park here, with many other rides for those who do not like roller coasters.

In Brooklyn, 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 Manhattan in your Brooklyn car rental to see the sights. 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!

Flatlands enjoys a central location for Manhattan, New Jersey, and Long Island to make the most out of your trip!