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Outskirts: Brooklyn’s Park Slope

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The budding Park Slope neighborhood in Brooklyn, borders Prospect Park, and as the name suggests, slopes down towards the East River and Manhattan. With many of the tourists sticking to the hot spots in the city, this is one of the local’s best-kept secrets.

Between 5th Ave and the Park, there are dozens of boutiques filled with small and local designers, like Serene Rose that sells beautifully designed clothing and accessories. For children there are shops with toys, clothes, and more. Boing Boing caters to the urban mother looking for a more natural upbringing for her child, with mommy classes and sling instruction in addition to a full line of baby and maternity gear. Read Full Story

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