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Grand Army Plaza
4.5

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The area
Neighbourhood: Prospect Park
How to get there
  • Grand Army Plaza • 2 min walk
  • Eastern Parkway – Brooklyn Museum • 8 min walk
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Restaurants
3,707 within 5 kms
Ample Hills Creamery
424
0.5 km$ • Dessert • American • Gluten Free Options
Tom's Restaurant
412
0.6 km$ • American • Diner • Vegetarian Friendly
Olmsted
107
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Cheryl's Global Soul
103
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Caribbean • Bar
Faros
46
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery
50
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • American • Cafe
scottadito osteria toscana
91
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Fausto
32
0.2 km$$$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Milk Bar
55
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Cafe
Bar Basic
16
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
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Attractions
1,223 within 10 kms
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch
43
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
278
0.3 kmLibraries
Brooklyn Museum
1,648
0.7 kmArt Galleries • Historic Sites
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
2,509
0.8 kmGardens
Park Slope
515
1.1 kmNeighbourhoods
Barclays Center
2,002
1.1 kmArenas & Stadiums
Prospect Park
1,412
1.5 kmParks
Brooklyn Bridge
25,980
4.2 kmBridges
The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
96,843
Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
Staten Island Ferry
22,991
4.7 kmFerries
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
333 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,390 contributions
Good Neighborhood of Nice Apartments
Jun 2023
Our friends live in this area so we are often here to visit. It is always a pleasure, well-served by the subway, some good shopping and food nearby. The entrance to Prospect Park, plus the big arch. Grand apartment buildings.
Written 10 June 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China14,203 contributions
Brooklyn's Arc de Triomphe
Dec 2022
This impressive arc forms the grand entrance of Prospect Park. Although Flatbush Avenue is incomparable to Champs Elysees, the surrounding is still quite remarkable and offers a sense of pomp and stateliness to Brooklyn.
Written 21 December 2022
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buztop
Philadelphia, PA232 contributions
Impressive
Nov 2022 • Friends
Fantastic sculptures and impressive arch! Spectacular reminder of the importance of a United States thanks to Lincoln, Grant, and so many brave soldiers.
Not quite sure how the fountain relates but I want to go back in warmer weather to see it running.
Written 26 November 2022
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akimkey
Cold Spring, NY152 contributions
Not a drive-by!
Jun 2022
finally took the time to walk around and over this monument. have to say it shows some neglect - no fountains functional, and pretty unkempt, but still it stands as a testimony to Abundance, for which I'm grateful.
Written 3 July 2022
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Kensi B
New York City, NY96 contributions
Stunning area
May 2022
Right by the park, wonderful architecture, near the stunning Botantical Gardens, and the Brooklyn library and museum. A must see area.
Written 30 May 2022
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wherehaveinotbeenyet
Manchester, UK415 contributions
Worth a short pitstop
Nov 2021
An impressive arch in the middle of a roundabout greets you as you exit from the subway station. Worth a stop on the way to Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Written 30 November 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,390 contributions
Stupendous Arch
Oct 2021
The Arch of Triumph, right here in Brooklyn! Commemorates the Civil War, of course. Lots of monuments to the Civil War here, so it must have been a big deal. This is an impressive entrance to Prospect Park and up the hill along Flatbush.
Written 19 November 2021
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Dr_Iris_B
Ramat Gan, Israel1,319 contributions
Impressive
Nov 2021 • Couples
This outstanding monument is extremely impressive and has such an amazing story and history about it. Well worth a visit to see it and then visit the magnificent Prospect park!
Written 17 November 2021
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SuperTed19
Madison, WI763 contributions
A Shadow of Its Former Self
Sep 2021
It is easy to see the grandeur that once existed in this plaza. But, it is also easy to see this plaza has been neglected and the local plant life is winning the battle for dominance. If it is ever restored, it will most certainly be a sight to behold again.
Written 26 October 2021
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BklynBoy8
Brooklyn, NY80 contributions
The Arch of Brooklyn
May 2021
A Historic Circle In Brooklyn, Grand Army Plaza is the cross roads of Brooklyn.

Connecting about a half a dozen road that branch out to different parts of Brooklyn.

If you every visited Paris or the Washington Park in Manhattan this iconic arch will remind you of their arches.

It is also known in a comedical way to get lost if you don't know the direction you should take.

There is a staircase that will take you to the top of the arch for a beautiful view of Prospect Park, Lower Brooklyn and Eastern Parkway. At times it is monitored by the NYC Park Ranger.

On Saturdays is also know as the Landmark that leads you to the largest Brooklyn Greenmarket. With many vendors from the tri state area fresh flower, fish, diary, vegetables and fruits and many other food products.

One problem is the parking in the area..
Written 9 July 2021
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