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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Kensington
New York, United States · North America
About Kensington
Kensington works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sunset Park, 7km from Brooklyn Bridge.
Kensington is in New York, United States, with about 39,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sunset Park, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kensington?
Within an hour or so of Kensington: Brooklyn Bridge (7 km), One World Trade Center (8 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (8 km), Moto Coffee Machine (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Kensington?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Kensington?
Kensington is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Sunset Park.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 39,120
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6462, -73.9707
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Kensington
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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