Where is Park Slope?

Welcome to Park Slope! Before you arrive, it's always a good idea to know some facts about the place. So once you organize a rental car, flatten out your map, grab a marker and listen up.

Park Slope is a neighborhood in the fabulous city of New York. You'll find it just 6 miles to the south of the city center.

While there are lots of terrific people in Park Slope, don't forget to venture out of town and say hello to some of the characters who live in the surrounding areas. Some 8,2, people call New York their home.

What are the major attractions in Park Slope?

There are lots of attractions within strolling distance of this neighborhood's center, such as the Brooklyn Public Library. More adventure is waiting for you at the Prospect Park Zoo and Green-Wood Cemetery, which are also a stone's throw away.

What are the best road trip destinations near Park Slope?

Seeing as you've come this far, you'd be crazy to miss out on visiting nearby Cobble Hill. Downtown Brooklyn is another place that's well worth a look. Want to check out Cobble Hill first? It's 1 mile from Park Slope. Alternatively, Downtown Brooklyn is 2 miles away.

Where are the best beaches near Park Slope?

Park Slope has some picturesque seaside areas, and there's no better way to explore them than from behind the wheel of your own rental car. See what treasures you can find sprinkled on the shore at one of these top beaches:

• Coney Island Beach (7 miles away).
• Plum Beach (7 miles away).
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach (8 miles away).