Unique Things to Do in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's most unique experiences include Sunshine Laundromat's hidden pinball arcade, Brooklyn Robot Foundry where kids build robots, Brooklyn Navy Yard tours of the historic shipyard, and Area 53 Adventure Park's indoor obstacle courses.
5 places · 2 free · Updated Oct 2026
Hands-on STEAM classes where kids ages 2-14 build whimsical robots they take home. Each session features a different robot project using motors, circuits, and recycled materials. Drop-in classes, birthday parties, and camps available. A unique creative experience that blends engineering with art.
A massive 40,000 square foot indoor adventure park with ziplines, ropes courses, climbing walls, laser tag, paintball, obstacle courses, roller skating, and slides. Three hours of unlimited activities included with admission. Great for kids, teens, and families looking for active entertainment on rainy days or weekends.
A free museum and visitor center showcasing the 200+ year history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Interactive exhibits cover the Yard's role in the Civil War, WWII shipbuilding, and its current transformation into a hub for manufacturing and innovation. Walking tours of the Navy Yard are also available. Great for school-age kids interested in history and engineering.
A functioning laundromat with a hidden speakeasy-style pinball bar behind a fake washer-dryer door. Features 16 pinball machines, craft beer on tap, and a quirky, welcoming atmosphere. The only licensed laundromat in NYC serving alcohol. A totally unique Brooklyn experience that's part game room, part bar, part laundry.
A free museum and exhibition center inside a restored Civil War-era building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Exhibits trace the Yard's 200-year history from shipbuilding to its modern role as an industrial and creative hub. Walking and bus tours of the active Navy Yard campus are also available for a fee.