Photo of Richard Thompson at a Celebrate Brooklyn! concert Brooklyn always has a lot to celebrate. It’s a borough of unparalleled diversity, architectural purity and overall vibrancy. Once an afterthought to visitors glued to the island of Manhattan, Brooklyn is now an absolute must-visit for any serious traveler to the Big Apple. Visitors will find it hard to resist the flourishing hipster neighborhood of Williamsburg, the expansive beauty of Prospect Park or the stately brownstones of Bedford Stuyvesant apartments.

Truth-be-told, Brooklyn has a lot of the neighborhood charm that a gentrified Manhattan has long lost. During the summer the city of New York makes a special effort to celebrate the city’s second borough with the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival, with perhaps the summer’s finest line-up. And while the world’s top performers will be featured on the stage, some of the city’s finest New York accommodations can be found with New York Habitat.

The Celebrate Brooklyn! performer line-up is almost as diverse as the venue where it will be held. The performances begin on June 8th with David Byrne and continue all the way until August 14th when the Animal Collective performs. Some of the notable acts include the duo MGMT on July 1st, Jackson Browne July 21st and TV on the Radio on August 11th. There are also special nights devoted to family concerts, dance performances, benefit shows and Latin music. All performances will take place at the Prospect Park Bandshell, a legendary Brooklyn venue. Think about an accommodation in Park Slope for example so you can enjoy the performances best.

New York Vacation Rental 4 Bedroom in Prospect Heights (NY-12445)
New York Vacation Rental 4 Bedroom in Prospect Heights (NY-12445)

Visitors to New York interested in celebrating New York’s iconic borough should take a look at these Brooklyn accommodations, just a few out of the dozens available this summer:

-This 4-bedroom accommodation in Prospect Heights (NY-12445) represents a trendier side of Brooklyn with chic modern furnishings and is located just a short walk from boutiques, cafes and great restaurants.

-This 3-bedroom vacation rental in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (NY-12841) is a dream for any vacationing family. This triplex apartment features a cozy décor, turn-of-the-century charms such as a decorative fireplace and claw-foot bathtub all the while staying modern and convenient.

What is your favourite thing about Brooklyn? What does it have to celebrate that Manhattan does not? Please Comment Below.