There is so much to do in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, and there are numerous exciting hot spots nearby. With its proximity to so many area attractions, Gravesend is a perfectly situated to be your home base during your exploration of the Brooklyn area.

You can quickly and easily get to various beaches, Coney Island, MCU Park, Aviator Sports Complex, major airports and a number of parks and marinas from Gravesend.

See a Brooklyn Cyclones game at MCU Park, go ice skating at Aviator Sports Complex, spend a day exploring the popular neighborhood and beaches of Brighton and Manhattan Beach, or work in a round of golf at the Marine Park Golf Course.

Other area attractions include Gateway Marina and Sheepshead Bay, popular for boating and fishing activities. Historic locations in Gravesend include the Moody House, which belonged to the town’s founder, the Old Gravesend Cemetery where Lady Moody was supposedly buried, and the Van Sicklen family cemetery.

Coney Island is probably the most well-known attraction in the area, and though it has undergone many changes over the years it is still an icon of the East Coast and shouldn’t be missed. Three of Coney Island’s rides are protected as New York City landmarks and are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Wonder Wheel, the Cyclone roller coaster, and the Parachute Jump.

Don’t forget about the New York Aquarium, which is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States. The aquarium is managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society which also operates the Bronx Zoo. The facility occupies 14 acres and boasts over 350 species of aquatic wildlife. It frequently offers new exhibits and educational programs for children and school groups.

You’ll have no trouble finding activities to suit the whole family in Gravesend.