We just experienced one of our top 5 NY weekends. We did some major exploring and braved the humidity while venturing to Brooklyn Heights and Queens.
On Saturday, we walked along the promenade and caught sight of the "Waterfalls" public art exhibit. We ended up at the Empire -Fulton Ferry Landing and future site of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The city is building a new park along the Brooklyn waterfront and from the plans we saw, it's going to be a very nice one - complete with a great view!
Waterfall #1
On the Promenade
#2 and #3 Waterfalls (look very closely to see #3 in the background)
The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory - located in a 1920's fireboat house on the waterfront. The ice cream was worth the 15 minute wait!
Waterfall under the Brooklyn Bridge
We saw some wedding parties taking photos in this section of the park. Tuxedo's in 80-90 degree heat - how awful.
Later that night, we headed down the block to Prospect Park for a free concert ($3 donation suggested). Ghostland Observatory was playing and I wanted to check it out. I can't believe it was free - what a performance! They use lasers and smoke during the show and the singer, Aaron Behrens, gets very into his dance moves. And I mean very.
On Sunday, we took the G and the 7 trains to Shea Stadium in Queens to watch the Mets play the Cardinals. Ethan and I both agree that Shea is much better than Yankee Stadium. Better team and better stadium. We saw a fun game - a few home runs and a win for the Mets.
The new stadium is being built right next door. 
David Wright at bat
Mr. Met in the crowd
The Home Run Big Apple - it pops up every time the Mets hit one out of the park.
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