Dear friends and family coming from out of town – we know we picked a busy travel weekend to have our wedding, and we feel so lucky you're making the trip out!
We would recommend sorting out your lodging sooner rather than later, as places can get completely booked due to the US Open.
Where to stay
We have a room block at Hotel Indigo in Williamsburg as an option for lodging. It's in a great, central location and you could take the subway to our wedding in only 4 stops if you wanted to!
Our other suggestions would be Pod Williamsburg which is probably the lowest cost local hotel, or alternatively a lot of people have good luck on sites like Trusted House Sitters or Live Kindred.
Things to try if you stay in Williamsburg
Cozy Royale
the best burger
The Commodore
get the hot fish or hot chicken sandwich
Bonnie's
Cantonese-fusion, you might need a reservation
Rule of Thirds
Japanese, you definitely need a reservation
Land to Sea
Chinese coffee shop with really good specialty drinks; we also recommend the ham and cheese twist
Martha's Country Bakery
for desserts
The Richardson
our favorite cocktail bar
- Super Burrito
L'Industrie Pizza
the most "popular" thing on our list, but we think it's worth waiting in line for
Other things to do while you're here
The Met
our favorite museum here by far
- The Frick
- Strudel and art at the Neue Galerie
- Strand Bookstore
- Printed Matter art bookstore
The High Line
+ Chelsea Market + the Whitney
Poster House
museum of posters & graphic design
- Philip Williams Posters
- International Center of Photography
- Shopping in SoHo or Williamsburg
Eat at Xian Famous Foods
very tasty local fast-casual chain
- Take a ferry from Brooklyn to Manhattan
Take a ferry to Rockaway Beach for a funky beach experience
if you do, be sure to have dinner/drinks at Bungalow Bar
- Ride Citi Bikes
Prospect Park has a fun loop!
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Eat in Chinatown:
Dim Sum Go Go
Spicy Village (barebones but very delicious and BYOB)
Mr. Fong's – our favorite cocktail bar in the area
Chinese Tuxedo for a nicer meal