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Atlantic Avenue: Brooklyn - Queens

Traversing the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, Atlantic Avenue cuts a gritty route from Jamaica, Richmond Hill, and Woodhaven in Queens, and through East New York, Crown Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Boerum Hill in Brooklyn.

Nicknamed “Brooklyn’s Main Street,” Atlantic Avenue is known as much for its industrial storefronts, as its commerce.

Atlantic Avenue slideshow:

The Avenue

Atlantic Avenue is a prominent thoroughfare that stretches across Brooklyn and Queens, spanning approximately 10 miles from the East River in Brooklyn to Jamaica, Queens. It holds a rich history and diverse cultural significance in both boroughs.

In Brooklyn, Atlantic Avenue is a bustling corridor, known for its blend of residential neighborhoods and commercial hubs. It passes through areas like Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Bedford-Stuyvesant, offering a mix of shops, restaurants, and cultural institutions. Historically, it served as a vital transportation route for traders and travelers heading to Brooklyn's waterfront.

Throughout its stretch in Brooklyn, Atlantic Avenue is characterized by a mix of architectural styles, from historic brownstones to modern developments. The Atlantic Terminal, a major transportation hub, serves as a focal point for commuters using the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and various subway lines.

As the avenue crosses into Queens, it continues its significance, albeit with a different landscape. In Queens, Atlantic Avenue passes through neighborhoods like Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, and Ozone Park. Here, it retains its vibrancy, featuring a diverse array of businesses, markets, and cultural establishments.

In both boroughs, Atlantic Avenue reflects the diversity of the communities it traverses, with a variety of ethnic eateries, shops offering goods from various cultures, and a sense of dynamic urban life. The avenue's historical importance as a trade route and its contemporary role as a bustling commercial artery make it a central and essential part of the fabric of both Brooklyn and Queens.

Neighborhoods visited on Myrtle Avenue:

• Queens:

  • Jamaica

  • Ozone Park

  • Richmond Hill

  • Richmond Hill East

  • South Richmond Hill

  • Woodhaven

• Brooklyn:

  • Bedford-Stuyvesant

  • Boerum Hill

  • Brooklyn Heights

  • Brownsville

  • City Line

  • Clinton Hill

  • Cobble Hill

  • Columbia Street Waterfront District

  • Crown Heights

  • Cypress Hills

  • East New York

  • Fort Greene

  • Ocean Hill

  • Prospect Heights

  • Stuyvesant Heights

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All photography provided by Samuel Walters