Exploring Greenpoint, From "Little Poland" to Front Lines of Gentrification

How much do you know about the Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint other than its backdrop in HBO's Girls? It's time to hit the streets and uncover one of New York's most fascinating neighborhoods — changing fast, yet anchored in the past — like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore Brooklyn’s diverse and intriguing waterfront neighborhood of Greenpoint, which maintains a historic Polish presence even as gentrification laps northward from adjacent Williamsburg and new buildings hug the shoreline.

Led by veteran Brooklyn tour guide Norman Oder, our unique neighborhood experience will include:

• An overview of Greenpoint, from its Polish roots and rich industrial history to the surging new real estate developments reframing its neighborhood identity
• A walk past local gems including an exquisite historic district, old manufacturing plants converted into art studios or offices, some grand churches, and a charming park that memorializes the Civil War ship Monitor
• A visit to a waterfront park with sweeping views of midtown Manhattan

At the end of the tour, Norman can point you to other places worth visiting. From noon to 6 pm, various artists will be participating in Greenpoint Open Studios.

Click here to see pictures from one of our last visits to Greenpoint!

See you there!

*Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour

**Please note that Norman maintains a moderately fast walking pace throughout the tour

***This tour ends at Manhattan Avenue and Nassau Avenue beside the Nassau Ave. stop on the G train

Public Transportation

Ferry: The NYC Ferry now stops in Greenpoint! Click here to see the schedule. Exit at India Street and continue three blocks to Greenpoint and Manhattan Aves.

Transit: Greenpoint Avenue (G)

About Norman

Norman Oder, urbanist, journalist, and tour guide, spent a decade exploring Brooklyn before launching his tour guide business, New York Like A Native, in 2000. Each year, he tries to add a new tour to his repertoire. He's a member of the Guides Association of NYC.

Testimonials

" I loved it and would do another tour with your company. fun, informative, friendly guide, great information, saw lots of sights- I loved the quick pace" -Donna

" I learned about a neighborhood I wasn't familiar with." -Edward

" I like the history, and the guide charisma" -Kelly

" Norman is very knowledgeable and very efficient. I appreciate his timeliness." -Jessica

" Tour guide was super knowledgable and moved at a great pace in order to get to see as much as possible." -Erica

" Lots of walking and good info. Glad I learned about a new (to me) neighborhood." -Susan

"I had never been in the neighborhood before, so I found it very interesting." -Shalom

"Our guide was wonderful. I really enjoyed the walk. Learned a lot. Thank you!" -Frances

"I liked learning about the Polish community and history of Greenpoint" -Catherine

"It gave a great feel for Greenpoint and some information. Norman us very knowledgeable." -Mary

"Exploring a neighborhood I had never visited before" -Anne

Disclaimer

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Photo Credit: Christa Lopez

Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Host or Publisher New York Adventure Club