What's Gowanus like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Gowanus? Take in some culture at Bond St Gallery and Morbid Anatomy Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Gowanus Canal and Gotham Archery.
How to get to Gowanus
Flying to:
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 9 mi (14.4 km) from Gowanus
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 9.9 mi (16 km) from Gowanus
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Gowanus
Getting to Gowanus on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Smith - 9 Sts. Station
- 9 St. Station
- 4 Av. Station
Things to see and do in and around Gowanus
Things to see near Gowanus:
- Gowanus Canal (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- One World Trade Center (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Statue of Liberty (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Empire State Building (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Madison Square Garden (4.9 mi/8 km away)
Things to do in Gowanus
- Bond St Gallery
- Gotham Archery
- Morbid Anatomy Museum
- Brooklyn Boulders
- Old American Can Factory
When is the best time to visit New York?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 2°C)
- Rainiest months: July, December, August, October (average 131 mm of rainfall)