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Brooklyn Bridge, NYC

Brooklyn Bridge, PECK SLIP, New York

Description

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York's most recognizable landmarks, linking the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn nearly 40m above the East River since 1883. Unusually, the bridge uses hybrid cable-stayed and suspension engineering techniques; it has a total length of over 1,800m, a span of nearly 500m and towers with height of 83m. The bridge possesses a pedestrian promenade + bike lanes, 18m above the automobile lanes.

Access & Transport

From Brooklyn side, pedestrian access is via a staircase near Prospect Street (between Cadman Plaza East and West) or further away from Tillary St. The High St (A, C) and Clark St (2, 3) underground stations are both within a few mins' walk. From Downtown Manhattan, through a staircase along Park Row or from nearby Centre St. where Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall (4, 5, 6) and Chambers St (J, Z) stations are located.

Instructions & Recommendations

Best to select a sunny day and when it is not too windy. This activity is best combined with a discovery of Brooklyn Height & Promenade, and Tribeca or Chinatown (Manhattan).

Meta review

Featured in countless movies and almost always a recommended sight/activity in travel blogs, the bridge gets excellent online reviews. Visitors enjoy both the amazing views of the bridge and of the city, the Dumbo neighbourhood on Brooklyn side and many mention that it is worthy of repeat visits. The only recurring negative comment relates to the number of people taking the same walk during the peak tourist period.

Environmental & Social

Visitors don't really add to the carbon footprint. Part of the city's architectural heritage

Conclusion

One of our favourite activities in NYC, perfect on a crisp but windless sunny winter day to start a day of exploration in Brooklyn. Some of the best NYC skyline views in the city and a great way to get some exercise in.

Key positive

Spectacular view of both sides of the river

Easy to get to and no admission fee

Key negative

None

Suitability

Accessible. Suitable for all ages

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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