For a quick escape from the daily hustle and grind of the city, a retreat to the Brooklyn waterfront may be in order.
![The Brooklyn Bridge](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04263-1024x685.jpg)
![There are many things to do along the sunny promenade](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04262-1024x685.jpg)
![Brooklyn's famous Ice Cream](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04260-685x1024.jpg)
![There are plenty of food options](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04259-1024x807.jpg)
![The waterfront is the perfect place to take it easy when the weather gets warm](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04267-1024x685.jpg)
![The perfect place to stop and smell the flowers](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04268-1024x754.jpg)
![There is something about water that forces people to relax and slow down](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04269-1024x685.jpg)
![I'm not sure how I feel about the drinking water in New York, but if you're thirsty, you can find public water fountains here](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04272-1024x685.jpg)
![Famous brick oven pizza](http://travelblog.sojournerwalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DSC04274-1024x618.jpg)
What are you waiting for? The next time you're in New York, stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the waterfront!