The five boroughs of New York provide almost limitless opportunities: museums, fabulous restaurants, Broadway shows, art galleries, professional sports, and much more. Brooklyn connects to the other boroughs by mass transit, which is convenient because parking for your rented RV will be quite expensive.
Still, renting an RV for your Brooklyn itinerary makes sense because it’ll be a good base from which you can explore Brooklyn and beyond. Depending on which RV you pick, you could have a kitchen, living room, and bedrooms, so it’s almost like having your house with you during your two days in Brooklyn.
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Preparing for Your Brooklyn RV Trip
There are more than 1,300 RVs available to rent within 100 miles of Brooklyn. If you have a large group or family, then you can choose a Class A motorhome or large fifth-wheel trailer. If it’s just you and your significant other, then a Class C motorhome or Class B campervan would be a good choice. You’ll have the ability to sleep, cook, and otherwise spend time in your rented RV. To find the best RV for you, be sure to use RVshare’s easy-to-use website.
You may not know anything about renting an RV, but these tips should help:
• Renting the RV
• Picking an RV of the right size
• What to pack
• Parking tips for your RV
It is wise to reserve your RV campsite before setting out toward Brooklyn. With your reservation in hand, checking in at your chosen campground will be easy. There is just one RV campground in Brooklyn: the Skyline RV Park. However, the Sun Air Lakeside Campground and Liberty Harbor Marina and RV Park are just over the East River in New Jersey.
Find other campground options in our comprehensive list of top-rated campgrounds in Brooklyn.
Day 1: Convivial Kings County
Morning: On the Shore of the East River
Brooklyn Bridge Park opens at 6:00 a.m., so you can arrive early at the park to see the sun rise and shine off the windows of the skyscrapers across the East River in Manhattan. You can bike within the park and even have an early-morning picnic.
Lunch: Best Pizza Anywhere
When it comes to pizza, the five boroughs have the best in the country, and Brooklyn’s Pizzeria is one of two places in the city that is known for its legacy of using a coal-fired oven. The coal cooks the pizza at 900 F, making the super-thin crust crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Afternoon: Exploring Urban Wetlands
Prospect Park contains a zoo, the first Audubon center in the United States, and a created wetland watercourse that maintains a vibrant ecosystem within the urban center of Brooklyn. The rest of the park’s 526 acres is prime for picnics, ultimate frisbee games, and easy family strolls.
Setting Up Camp
Whether you pick the Skyline RV Park or one of the other campsites across the river in New Jersey, it’s a fine idea to make a reservation in advance. That will make checking in much easier when you get there. The campground host will usually show you to your campsite and brief you on the campground’s rules. Once you’re at your campsite, level your rented RV using the vehicle’s equipment. After that, put the wheelchocks on to keep your RV from rolling. When it’s secure, then it’s safe to connect any hookups at your campsite. One thing that some people and businesses do is deliver your rented RV on demand. You can see if that service is available when you check the listing for the RV you want to rent.
Dinner: A Meat Lover’s Paradise
At DeStefano’s Steakhouse, you can pick from gigantic porterhouse steaks, tender filet mignon, flavorful rib-eye, and many exquisite side dishes. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Day 2: Crossing the River
Morning: Ground Zero and the Freedom Tower
Paying your respects at the 9/11 Memorial is a powerful experience to honor the more than 3,000 people who died that day. After some quiet contemplation at the memorial, you can ride the elevator all the way to the top of the Freedom Tower, the highest point in all of New York City.
Lunch: The Competing Pizza
Just a few blocks from the Freedom Tower, you’ll find Lombardi’s Pizza, which is the other legacy pizzeria that’s allowed to have a coal-fired oven in the five boroughs. It opens at noon, and you and the family can discuss the merits of both coal-fired pizzerias on your way back to Brooklyn.
Afternoon: Famous Art in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Museum features both traveling exhibits and a permanent collection that includes all genres of art. African art is just a floor above photographic exhibits that feature collections from both famous photographers and stars from the silver screen and world of popular music.
Evening: An Explosive Family-Friendly Good Time
At Beat the Bomb, you’re issued coveralls with a hood and given one hour to defuse a bomb using clues and the materials at hand. The suit will protect your clothes and you from the explosion of either slime, paint, or foam! There’s also a laser tag course and other fun family-friendly activities.
Day 3 and Beyond in Brooklyn
Maybe hanging around Brooklyn and environs for a few more days is a good idea? The mass transit system in New York City is among the most efficient in the world, so getting around is a snap.
• Broadway beckons you to see a show. You can attend either evening shows or afternoon matinees, giving you great flexibility on showtimes and prices for the shows you want to see.
• For a different kind of fun in the evening, visit Kick Axe Throwing. You can throw axes as part of different games, including Tic-Tac-Toe and Battleship.
Seasonal Activities
The Brooklyn Flea Market gives you fantastic shopping opportunities on weekends, and spring and summer are the best times to shop. There’s clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, and other hidden treasures.
During the winter, it’s fun to warm up with some hot chocolate from the Chocolate Room. They have cakes, cookies, and a famous chocolate banana bread, too.
Indoor Activities
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum provides educational activities and play opportunities for children of all ages. The Air Maze is one of the most popular exhibits, and it’s interactive for children to experiment.
SPYSCAPE is an interactive museum dedicated to “The Grand Game.” You can even participate in tests that measure your skills and perception as if you were a spy, and when you finish the tests, you can get your score from the staff of SPYCAPE.
Renting an RV for a trip to Brooklyn is a fine idea, leaving you to explore not only Brooklyn and New York City itself but all of the tri-state area. You’re prepared for your trip, so now it’s time to hit the road.
