What's Gowanus Like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, why not consider Gowanus? Take in some culture at Bond St Gallery and Brooklyn Lyceum. 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 Intl. Airport (JFK), 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Gowanus
Getting to Gowanus on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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)
- 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)
- Barclays Center Brooklyn (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
Things to Do in Gowanus
- Bond St Gallery
- Gotham Archery
- Brooklyn Boulders
- Old American Can Factory
- Brooklyn Lyceum
When Is the Best Time to Visit New York?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 36°F)
- Rainiest months: July, December, August, October (average 5 inches of rainfall)

























































































