Brooklyn Navy Yard is an industrial complex spanning 300 acres of Brooklyn waterfront along the East River. Located roughly between the neighborhoods of DUMBO and South Williamsburg, the area is home to more than 500 businesses. These include film and TV soundstages, design firms, manufacturing warehouses, and Kings County Distillery, an artisanal whiskey maker.

Yes—at least, parts of it are. There are four piers and over 40 buildings in Brooklyn Navy Yard, some with history dating back to the 1800s. Building 77, a former naval intelligence office, is open to the public, and Building 92 has an exhibition on Brooklyn Navy Yard’s history.

One of the most popular activities is a weekly whiskey tasting at Kings County Distillery. Weekend walking and cycling tours are offered around various themes, from World War II to the industrial park’s urban ecology. Parlor Coffee Roasters is open at Sunday brunchtime. You can also enjoy Manhattan views from Rooftop Reds, a rooftop vineyard.

After opening in 1801, Brooklyn Navy Yard served as a naval shipbuilding yard for the next 165 years. The manufacturing complex was in continuous operation until it was decommissioned in 1966. Brooklyn Navy Yard peaked during World War II when Navy Yard-built warships served critical roles in maritime operations.

Yes, although be prepared for a bit of walking. Multiple subway stops are located within a mile, including Clinton-Washington Avenue, York Street, Dekalb Avenue, and a half-dozen MTA bus lines. The Astoria Route on the NYC Ferry stops at Dock 72 within Brooklyn Navy Yard. You can also bike.

Yes, on weekdays, Brooklyn Navy Yard operates a free shuttle from both DUMBO and Atlantic Terminal. An internal shuttle also makes a fleet of stops within the sprawling industrial complex. But here’s the catch: Both shuttles are reserved for employees or pre-registered Brooklyn Navy Yard guests.