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Brooklyn Bridge

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    Clement C.
    "Come here during sunset for an amazing scenic view of NYC's skyline."(29 Tips)
    Julia L.
    "It gets pretty crowded on weekends and there are always angry bikers"(32 Tips)
    Marco D.
    "Amazing sights, watch out if you are taking photos in the bike lane"(23 Tips)
    travel42
    "Walk across at dusk for an amazing view of Manhattan's skyline."(16 Tips)
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  • Sebasheart icon on user image
    SebasJuly 27, 2015
    Get a citibike and cycle the bridge. Its awesome. Take your bike to waterfront for a hell of a view. Do not forget to return it before your 30 mins run out. And be sure to ring your bell on ghe bridge
    Upvoted 1 day ago
  • Justin B.
    Justin BretonSeptember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the best bridge for walking in New York. Amazing views of Downtown and Midtown. Watch out for the bikers, though. Picture from East River Running Path.
    Upvoted Feb 8
  • Adam P.
    Adam PalmerDecember 16, 2014
    Visit it in non peak hours if you want to be able to enjoy it. Fanstastic views of the city to be had. If you're visiting in the winter or on a cold day, wrap up as its very exposed out there.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • Ish R.heart icon on user image
    Ish RaiJuly 23, 2017
    Never realised how gorgeous this bridge was until I walked it. Amazing detail! Definitely walk this bridge from Brooklyn into manhattan or vice Versa, it's a 2 mile walk so wear comfy shoes.
    Upvoted 4 days ago
  • Clement C.heart icon on user image
    Clement ChanNovember 9, 2014
    Come here during sunset for an amazing scenic view of NYC's skyline. Don't walk on the cyclist's path, there's a pedestrian path too. Allocate at least 20 minutes or more to walk through the bridge.
  • Begum T.
    Begum TekinAugust 7, 2014
    The Brooklyn Bridge is safe, even at night. It only takes half an hour to walk across. It can be windy. Taking a walk across this bridge is a must-do NYC activity, watch the city lights at night.
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AgapitosMarch 19, 2018
    A “must visit”! Great view of Manhattan. It’s a very popular place for wedding proposals too, so you may be lucky to catch one - I did! Note: The pedestrian way from Brooklyn is a bit hard to find.
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011
    The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYMarch 30, 2010
    The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
  • Benjamin B.
    Benjamin BenApril 30, 2013
    The Brooklyn Bridge is a bridge in NYC and is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the US. Completed in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River.
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff S.December 31, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Great walk with my friend. We started on the BK side & immediately saw breathtaking views of the NYC skyline, river views and the Statue of Liberty. It’s a fantastic, unforgettable experience.
  • [Princess]
    [Princess]September 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This is a historical site not be missed! The walk is barely a mile but with all the sight seeing and embracing the history of this old suspension bridge you'll forget all about the walking.
  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengSeptember 6, 2015
    Come at sunrise for scenic views of the Manhattan skyline. The building windows will reflect as gold. Otherwise, there will be lots of pedestrians/tourists and bikers taking photos.
  • Erik C.
    Erik CintronMay 28, 2016
    What can't you say about our first bridge. It has so much history. Amazing views. You can feel the history when you walk on it. Take pics!! They have their own version of the famous lock bridge
  • NYC Percent for Art
    NYC Percent for ArtSeptember 26, 2012
    The view from the bridge is amazing, but there's more to see if you go to the Brooklyn underpass. There's Linnaea Tillett and Karin Tehve's beautiful "This Way." Just make sure to visit it at night. Read more
  • Erin R.heart icon on user image
    Erin RathJune 11, 2016
    Good view of the city!!! Very crowded. If on foot, be sure to stay off the bike path, which is half of the promenade. Best food selection on the Manhattan side of the bridge, in the adjacent park.
  • Paddyheart icon on user image
    PaddyJune 24, 2016
    Iconic landmark of the city. Great views of downtown skyline. Can be annoyingly crowded but them's the breaks! If you've never done it, it's a must!
  • Cody L.heart icon on user image
    Cody L.October 17, 2019
    It’s so magical here, esp if you go during sunset when the sky changes colors every minute and you’re able to experience NYC transfer from day to night. Beware tho, it can get quite cold on the bridge
  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesJuly 20, 2012
    The New York World Building was demolished in 1955 to accommodate the expanded Brooklyn Bridge entrance Ramp. It was the tallest building form 1890 to 1894. Read more
  • Eric P.heart icon on user image
    Eric PAugust 29, 2014
    One of the best spots to view the City, and the Statue of Liberty on a clear day. Just stay out of the bike lane or the bikers will get...ill-tempered...
  • Hartje U.
    Hartje UtrechtFebruary 28, 2015
    A must do when you are in New York. Just walk across, look out for fast New Yorkers on bicycles and often stop to look at the view and the architecture of the bridge itself.
  • Gary H.
    Gary HorNovember 21, 2015
    A trip to NYC is incomplete if you did not walk/cycle across the bridge. You can take lots of cool photos and timelapse videos here. It might get a bit chilly and windy, take a light jacket with you.
  • Daniela G.heart icon on user image
    Daniela GrdovichFebruary 22, 2013
    My friends and I walked the bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn and back. Definitely spectacular views. Stop at Grimaldi's for pizza...line goes fast. We were running late,but we didn't mind.
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍April 28, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    A stroll across the elevated pedestrian walkway provides a true New York City experience. Naturally ICONIC! The bridge itself is a marvel and the views are phenomenal
  • Lucretia B.
    Lucretia BennettJune 22, 2014
    Walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan at night. The lights and skyline are breathtaking. But follow the walking/bike riding order! The walkway is clearly painted.
  • Ashley R.
    Ashley RoseJuly 22, 2015
    Jury Duty Day- Stop 2. During your morning break, make the 12 minute walk to the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge is ~a mile long, so depending on how long your break is stroll as far as you can!
  • Steve D.
    Steve DeanAugust 5, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    One of NYC's most iconic landmark and at one point the tallest structure in all of Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge is now a touristy clusterfuck but is undeniably gorgeous. B-Y-O-Selfiestick.
  • Nate S.heart icon on user image
    Nate SSeptember 16, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    I feel like an old grinch for saying this but... Instagram ruined this place. Way too many ppl posing 100 times for the perfect shot; blocking pedestrians, hanging from cables, and pissing off bikers.
  • 💀♠️
    💀♠️February 15, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    People like to come at you walking 2,3,&4 across and the walkway is only so wide...Have some consideration and share the walkway you idiots!
  • Kevin O.heart icon on user image
    Kevin O'NeillMay 31, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Walk across. Bike across. Run across. Do these as often as you can as you can as it's one of the best views in the city. Stomp around in dumbo if you get a chance after.
  • Robert Aheart icon on user image
    Robert AOctober 10, 2018
    You can enjoy this amazing Bridge during the day or at night. Come with comfy shoes and the journey will be amazing.
  • Wladimir C.heart icon on user image
    Walking on this bridge is sooooo cool! You really get the vibe of the city. It’s just too crowded 💜
  • Delene 하.
    Delene 하늘January 1, 2015
    I got to Brooklyn Bridge when the sun began to set so the views of Manhattan was definitely nice and stunning from the bridge! Experience the walk on the bridge walkway when you're in NYC! :D
  • DUMBO BID
    DUMBO BIDApril 27, 2016
    The Brooklyn Bridge joined Manhattan and Brooklyn for the first time when it opened in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1903. Read more
  • Ellie F.heart icon on user image
    Ellie FFebruary 20, 2019
    An iconic NYC location. Great views. Perfect for biking, running, walking, and photography, but tends to be more crowded in the warmer months.
  • Waadheart icon on user image
    WaadNovember 29, 2019
    Start your walk on the bridge from Brooklyn side so you will be facing the Manhattan side on your walk which is more beautiful and exciting.
  • Monica E.heart icon on user image
    Monica EscobarSeptember 26, 2017
    I recommend to cross the bridge in bike. You can easy stop for pictures and after that you can go to main places in Brooklyn in the same time you will do it walking
  • Yuval Z.heart icon on user image
    Yuval ZukermanDecember 27, 2018
    Great experience but should sadly be avoided as it is packed with tourists that make it difficult to walk across.
  • Join the EXP | Explore, Expand, Experience NYC!
    Once in a while, there are few places in NYC that are worth the hype. Here are five places that have definitely earned their “must visit” status--- the Brooklyn Bridge being one Read more
  • Natalie W.heart icon on user image
    Natalie WaltersJuly 6, 2017
    My recommendation is to walk from the Manhattan side to the Brooklyn side and then ear at Grimaldis Pizza on the BK side and enjoy Brooklyn Bridge Park. So pretty!
  • Windows Live Photo Gallery
    As you reach the start of the cables walking across the bridge, shoot straight ahead. The arch closest to Manhattan as well as the middle of the bridge also offers spectacular vistas of the city.
  • Martin B.heart icon on user image
    Martin BravoJuly 28, 2017
    Nice walk and view. Can be combined with a visit to the 9/11 Museum.
  • Robert A.
    Robert AccetturaApril 30, 2015
    Go early or late and you won't have to battle the crowds of tourists. It's narrow with bikes and lots of people. Especially problematic on nice days in peak tourist months.
  • RTWgirl A.
    RTWgirl ArnetteNovember 9, 2014
    Go before sunset and watch the commute home as it darkens. Watch out for cyclists and other tourists before you stop and take the photo!
  • Jason Q.heart icon on user image
    Jason QuarisaNovember 4, 2017
    My favourite walk in NY. Go early so you miss the crowds and recommend you train to Brooklyn and walk back towards Manhattan for the best view.
  • High Quality Tours H.heart icon on user image
    High Quality Tours HQTAugust 28, 2015
    Take a stroll across the bridge between 7-8, less people and beautiful skyline sunsets! Learn this and more tips from our professional tours guides on a luxury tour today! #hqt #tourny #brooklynbridge Read more
  • Jeffrey-Ryan B.
    Jeffrey-Ryan B.October 21, 2013
    If you want some amazing views of the skyline, take a walk to the center and a quarter way onto the Brooklyn Bridge and you will get some amazing views!
  • Hectorheart icon on user image
    HectorDecember 19, 2015
    Seen in my previous trips to NYC but never been under it along Brooklyn Bridge Park. Awesome. Beautiful. Great views of Downtown and the Financial District
  • Michele L.heart icon on user image
    Michele LiOctober 30, 2016
    Beautiful walk though Saturdays can be overwhelmingly crowded. The bikers are also exceptionally serious about their bike lane.
  • Fodor's Travel
    Fodor's TravelSeptember 10, 2015
    A walk across the bridge takes about 40 minutes and delivers exhilarating views, though on weekends in nice weather, the path can get congested with walkers, bikers, vendors, and photographers. Read more
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