I had 3 days to spend in NYC & wanted to make the most of my time there, so I did lots of online research to figure out my plan of attack. SO GLAD that I found "Made in Brooklyn Tours" and signed up for a Friday morning tour of Dumbo! I've been reading The Great Bridge by David McCullough (excellent book about the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge) and decided to walk the bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn. It was HOT the day I did this, and when I showed up at the designated place to meet Dom and start the tour, I discovered I was his only customer. I felt bad that he was going to do a 2-hour tour just for me, but he was gracious, enthusiastic, and full of energy the entire time. This guy knows and loves his hometown, and is 100% dedicated to the people and small businesses of the community. Along the way, I learned so much about the Dumbo neighborhood's history (including how, when, and why it got its name, and the story behind the local pizza). When it was time to go, he gave me a perfect recommendation for making my way back to Manhattan, and walked me to the ferry landing with careful instructions on how to get where I needed to go. Dom does an outstanding job of linking the past to the present and casting a vision for a thriving future in this great little slice of America. If you find yourself in Brooklyn, sign up for one of his tours. I promise you'll be glad you did!