RV Rental Brooklyn, NY

Explore Brooklyn, New York in an RVshare RV Rental

Brooklyn was settled in 1634 by Dutch settlers who named the area “Breukelen,” which was a town in the Netherlands. The English took the settlement over in 1664 before the start of the Second Anglo-Dutch War; they captured the city again during the Revolutionary War and held the area until 1783. The Industrial Revolution and high immigration rates boosted the economy and stimulated growth in Brooklyn. In 1898, Brooklyn merged with New York City, but the residents of this distinctive borough worked hard to maintain their own distinctive identity. Today, more than 2.7 million people live in this densely populated slice of the Big Apple. 

One fun place to visit in Brooklyn is Coney Island. Multiple amusement parks, vintage rides, beaches, and other seaside attractions call this historic destination home. Another great Brooklyn attraction is Prospect Park, which contains a zoo, a historic home, a lake, and a dog beach. Those who want to learn more about the history of transportation in Brooklyn should visit the New York Transit Museum, which features exhibits containing subways, buses, trains, and more. For great views of the Brooklyn Bridge, you can stop by Brooklyn Bridge Park on the East River. 

Events Near Brooklyn, New York

• Governors Ball Music Festival - Near the middle of June, Manhattan hosts this three-day music festival featuring artists from many different genres. Creative art installations, tasty New York fare, and multiple games make this a fun summertime event. 

• U.S. Open - This famous Grand Slam tennis tournament is held from late August to early September in Flushing, New York. When you’re not watching tennis’s greatest stars compete against one another, you can dine on-site and visit the venue’s pro shop. 

• New York City Food and Wine Festival - In mid-October, New York City hosts this delicious food festival that showcases the cooking skills of some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs.