Things to Do in Williamsburg

Waterfront playground with Manhattan views. Taco stand. Free.

Modern playground on the Williamsburg waterfront with climbing structures, slides, swings, and a sandbox. Manhattan skyline right across the water. Taco stand, open lawn, and artifact walk from the old Domino Sugar factory. Free. Stroller-accessible throughout. Good for a Saturday morning outing.

300 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Daily 6am-1am · outdoor · Ages 0+

Burger, cocktail, and a movie -- all from your seat. Menus change with each film.

Brooklyn's original dine-in theater. First-run and repertory films with tableside food and cocktails brought to your seat. Menus are themed to the films. Reserved seating. A movie date here is a completely different experience from a multiplex.

136 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · indoor

Olympic-sized. Free. Summer only. Get there before 11 or forget it.

37,571-square-foot free outdoor pool in Williamsburg with poolside lounging space. No membership, no fee. Two sessions daily, summer only. Lines on hot days are no joke -- arrive before 11am.

776 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 · Summer only: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 718-965-6580 · outdoor

$38 day pass includes a class. $155/month gets you 24/7 access.

Big bouldering and climbing gym in Williamsburg. Day pass $38, includes one class. Punch passes: 5 for $170, 10 for $330. Monthly membership $155 with 24/7 access, unlimited classes, and access to all VITAL locations. Gear rental on-site.

221 N 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat-Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM · indoor

A Williamsburg neighborhood hardware store with on-site key cutting, a solid paint mixing station, and knowledgeable staff. Stocks tools, plumbing supplies, electrical basics, and household repair essentials. The kind of independent hardware store that anchors a Brooklyn neighborhood.

210 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 · Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm · indoor

Laundromat and cafe in Williamsburg. Eco-friendly machines, non-toxic detergent, good coffee. Self-service from $4/load, wash-and-fold from $2.25/lb. You actually want to sit and wait here.

115 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Daily 7am-10pm · indoor

Colombian beans roasted within 10 days of harvest. The Williamsburg space is stunning -- living wall, skylights, laptop-friendly.

Direct-trade Colombian coffee roasted in-house. The Williamsburg flagship is a converted warehouse with a living plant wall and skylights -- one of the best coffee spaces in the city. Espresso $4-5, pour-over $6-7, pastries and light bites available. The cold brew concentrate is excellent. Laptop-friendly with good WiFi. Also has locations in Flatiron and other spots.

148 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am-6pm · indoor