Green-Wood Cemetery
40 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/nyc, r/Brooklyn30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is a big favorite for quiet walks among historic tombs, and several point to the skyline views from Battle Hill. Several mention its tours and events, including themed walks. A few mention the wild parrots nesting near the entrance, and one notes that wheelchair users may need help on the steeper hills. One person points out that picnics and dogs aren't allowed.
Address
The Green-Wood Cemetery, 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, History, Views
- Known for
- Battle Hill skyline views, Wild parrots near the entrance, Tours and themed walks
- Crowds
- Quiet
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Green-Wood Cemetery, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Bkcoffee212 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Puts it with the Transit and Tenement museums as underrated places that really deliver.
- Recommendsu/srawr42 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Points to this cemetery's grief-related programs as a possible place to find supportive people.
- Recommendsu/avantgardengnome in r/nyc · Oct 2024
Recommends visiting, citing its guided tours and events and its early role in inspiring nearby parks.
- Recommendsu/Correct-Cricket3355 in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Lists Greenwood Cemetery as a suggestion for spooky-themed trips.
- Recommendsu/brook1yn in r/nyc · Oct 2024
Says their view of it feels idyllic, almost like a park, and has no complaints.
- Recommendsu/Live-Evidence8762 in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025uniqueness
Calls Green-Wood amazing, with spooky older sections; suggests entering from the 25th Street entrance.
- Recommendsu/Sufficient-Aspect77 in r/nyc · Oct 2024
Lives nearby and calls it a great place to walk around, with nature, artwork, history and a koi pond.
- Recommendsu/MasterChicken52 in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2024
Suggests visiting Greenwood Cemetery; calls it beautiful, historic and very calm, though steep hills may need help.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/bill11217 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Attended a Moth performance there and noted the cemetery runs hundreds of public events yearly.
- Recommendsu/Smooth_Landscape_715 in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2025uniqueness
Finds it interesting, with wild parrots, old statues, tombs and ponds; large and rich to explore.
- Recommendsu/jaded_toast in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Recommends a stroll around Greenwood Cemetery for an eerie outing.
- Recommendsu/DrDDaggins in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025
Describes the cemetery as a great place to wander.
- Recommendsu/Fuzzy-pan3834 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025
Suggests researching the cemetery beforehand, then strolling through its grounds.
- Recommendsu/SiddharthaVicious1 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025
Names the cemetery as a top suggestion.
- Recommendsu/blim8183 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025
Suggests seeing one particular grave there and checking for events or tours.
- Recommendsu/kiptown in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2025
Agrees with others recommending it; calls it huge, lovely and calm, with nice city views.
- Recommendsu/NoIndividual5987 in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2024uniqueness
Adds that monk parakeets and their big nests near the entrance are a highlight.
- Recommendsu/dothedagostino in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024uniqueness
Says the cemetery has great vistas.
- Recommendsu/Agitated-Rooster2983 in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2024
Recommends Greenwood Cemetery if the walking is manageable, noting many historical figures are buried there.
- Recommendsu/briannalk in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Says Greenwood's events often include good tours and night programs worth checking out.
- Recommendsu/DivyaDearest in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Calls Greenwood cemetery amazing and suggests planning around its topic-based walks and tours.
- Recommendsu/sutisuc in r/nyc · Oct 2024uniqueness
Describes the cemetery as remarkable and names it a favorite underrated destination within the city.
- Recommendsu/krys1128 in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025
Strongly recommends a stroll, calling it beautiful, historic and fitting for Halloween.
- Recommendsu/orange-pineapple in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025uniqueness
Also points to Greenwood in Brooklyn as a historic cemetery worth visiting for atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Kase1 in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2024
Says Greenwood Cemetery has impressive architecture and that they've been visiting it for years.
- Recommendsu/Familiar-Skin-8109 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Recommends Green-Wood Cemetery for quiet wandering, though picnics and dogs aren't allowed.
- Recommendsu/DeathStarTruther in r/Brooklyn · Oct 2025
Agrees with the cemetery suggestion and calls it a personal favorite in Brooklyn.
- Recommendsu/suckinonmytitties in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024uniqueness
Recommends viewing the skyline from the cemetery, particularly at sunset.
- Recommendsu/kinky_boots in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024
Suggests walking north from Sunset Park to Green-Wood Cemetery as an alternative outing.
- Recommendsu/checker280 in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2024uniqueness
Tip: look up at the entrance archway to spot wild parakeets nesting there.
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