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Dyker Heights is great for families with kids who want to get into the Christmas spirit.
Dyker Heights has only one subway line, so make sure service is running on schedule before you venture out.
Winter in New York City can be very cold and windy, so wear warm layers.
Bring a camera, since you'll want to snap photos of the festively decorated trees and homes around the holidays.
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There are plenty of ways to experience Dyker Heights. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
While it’s free to visit Dyker Heights on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the Brooklyn neighborhood with an expert guide. Guided tours of its famously over-the-top Christmas light displays start around US$20 per person, while holiday tours that also visit Manhattan’s light displays go up from US$75.
Yes, Dyker Heights is worth visiting—especially during the holiday period. While the South Brooklyn residential neighborhood isn't usually a major tourist destination, it becomes an essential attraction during the lead-up to the winter holidays, when its houses are decorated in maximalist Christmas light displays. Many guided tours include round-trip transit from Manhattan to make getting there easier.
Per one customer who booked the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour, "It was a beautiful evening. The Dyker Heights houses and lights were fabulous. The information provided by our guide was very informative. The skyline view from Brooklyn Park was breathtaking. All in all, it was an amazing experience."
Yes, you can visit Dyker Heights without a tour. You can get near the Brooklyn neighborhood via the D, N, or R Subway lines. However, you may need to walk or take a bus depending on your final destination. Taxi, rideshare, or driving are options. Street parking is usuallly limited.
Yes, you can explore Dyker Heights on foot. The neighborhood is primarily residential, and you can safely explore it independently. Just expect crowds when visiting in the lead-up to Christmas. Note that most loops of the neighborhood involve at least 1–2 miles (1.6–3.2 kilometers) of walking.
That depends on the option that you choose, but most Dyker Heights tours range between two and five hours. Longer tours typically include round-trip transit from destinations in Manhattan. Shorter tours kick off directly in the neighborhood. Either way, expect to tour the lights for around two hours.
Yes, you can drive through Dyker Heights to see the Christmas lights. Try to visit on a weekday evening in early December before the peak Christmas lights throngs arrive. Note that parking can be very limited, so you may not be able to stop for photos.
Most homeowners put up their Christmas lights after Thanksgiving and they stay up through early January. Lights typically go on between dusk and 9pm or 10pm. Arrive early, and visit on a weekday to avoid the worst of the holiday crowds. Aim for early December, if you can.
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