Brooklyn Bridge, New York City: Hours, Address, Brooklyn Bridge Reviews: 4.5/5
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
4.5
00:00 - 23:59
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Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge provides passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan for motorists, trains, bicycles and pedestrians. One of the primary symbols of New York City, it is a marvel of design and provides spectacular views of the city's skyline.
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Oliver
Zurich, Switzerland6 contributions
Jun 2022
Of course this bridge is very impressive, we also walked over the bridge what we can recommend - but yes: It's New York and super busy.
Written 25 June 2022
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gjfromwa
Portland, OR176 contributions
Jun 2022
It was nice to walk just an iconic structure and also read about the history of it and how it came to be. Offers some nice views as well. Good to do once.
Written 24 June 2022
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missjfoxx
New York City, NY101 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
As a local and naive NY'r I’ve never walked the bridge. It wasn’t until I started doing photography as a hobby I thought it be cool to start doing tourist stuff. Best recommendation 7/8 am you have the bridge to yourself
Written 23 June 2022
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batmom99
Brooklyn Park, MN119 contributions
Jun 2022
I lived in NYC for years and years and never did this walk. So when my daughter and I were there in June, I dragged her along. We started on the Manhattan side, because we were going to a WNBA game at Barclays that evening. Beautiful views!
Written 21 June 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia13,456 contributions
May 2022
One of the absolute best free attractions in NYC is walking over the Brooklyn bridge.
It connects lower Manhattan with Brooklyn and is the oldest, most famous and most beautiful bridge - a NYC icon and landmark.
TIP: more interesting is to walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan as the NYC skyline is constantly in front of you.
It connects lower Manhattan with Brooklyn and is the oldest, most famous and most beautiful bridge - a NYC icon and landmark.
TIP: more interesting is to walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan as the NYC skyline is constantly in front of you.
Written 16 June 2022
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SparkySparks2013
Saint Louis, MO63 contributions
May 2022
After you walk across and take photos, go to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for views of Lower Manhattan.
Written 15 June 2022
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KathFW
Madison, WI117 contributions
Jun 2022
We used to always have to watch for bikes while walking the bridge because bikers were aggressive and real angry when walkers would be in the bike lane. This time we noticed bikers were below us and none were on the walking bridge. So much better without bikers!
Written 15 June 2022
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Ildiko T
Budajeno, Hungary520 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
No doubt this is a must when in NYC great walk but a lot of people around. You can buy cheap and fake souvenirs (mostly bad quality) on the way to the bridge. You can reach it easily with the subway.
Written 14 June 2022
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Alan-Stockport
49952090 contributions
Jun 2022
Well worth it - make the effort - amazing views and great photo spots, try a drink at harriets roof top as well - Dumbo is a great start - Pier 11 ferry across at 2.75 dollars!
Written 14 June 2022
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Peter F
Eastbourne, UK360 contributions
Jun 2022
Whilst in New York we had to take a walk over Brooklyn Bridge (and walked back over Manhattan Bridge). At the start there are plenty of stalls which means that there are several "pinch points" for pedestrians. But it is well worth the effort to get some fantastic views.
Written 13 June 2022
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Steriani
Kozani, Greece
Could anyone please tell how much does the ticket cost per person?
StephanieSoraya
Hoorn, The Netherlands2 contributions
It's for free. You can just walk across the bridge
MarylandNana4
24 contributions
Do you walk both directions on the same walkway? Can you walk 1/2 way across and then turn around and walk back?
Marco Buratti
Mondavio, Italy475 contributions
Yes sure! Just be careful of angry cyclist!
mememelai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
hi, can you please help me.how to get to brooklyn bridge from jfk, via train.thanks
Goh H
Singapore, Singapore73 contributions
My personal favourite is to use google map, not only it gives you the direction but the train arriving time as well, hugely useful as you know New York train timing can varies especially if you missed the train
Qual o melhor endereço para tirar foto da ponte de Brookling? E poderia me passar o contato desta guia brasileira em NY?
Thaise D. B.
Maringa, PR45 contributions
Aconselharia ir a região do Dumbo, próximo ao Time out Market e ao Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vai conseguir fotos ótimas da ponte com o skyline de Manhattan ao fundo.
E não entendi se você está se referindo a alguma guia especÃfica, mas indico muito muito os serviços do Rennylton da @rennytours_nyc . Ele é brasileiro, e oferece tours guiados, além de prestar também o serviço de transfer do aeroporto até o local de hospedagem.
Sergio Ok
Salvador, BA
preço ja ntar 2 essoas no.bateaumuche
paul_schoeters2
Geel, Belgium619 contributions
It's free....no charges
Anksaakash
Mumbai, India42 contributions
Hi,
We were planning to take lyft/uber to DUMBO and then walking on Brooklyn bridge towards Manhattan. Is it possible to walk through the bridge half way through and then get a taxi from there to battery park? We don’t want to walk through the whole bridge. Kindly reply. Thanks in advance!
WaupacaTraveller
Waupaca, WI818 contributions
no. The bridge for walking is elevated above the roadway and the roadway is a highway where there is no ability to pull over unless an accident. You can rent bikes at either end and ride if you want.
SonLuvr
Columbia, MD133 contributions
We'll be driving up from MD to spend a night next to JFK before flying out the next morning and we'd like to see some sights while in the area. Would it be better to stop at the Brooklyn Bridge on the way to the hotel, or to go directly to park (free!) at the hotel and then take public transportation back to the bridge?
Also, from the Manhattan side, is it a long walk to Greenwich Village? Or is there something closer to see/walk around?
CW
New York City, NY585 contributions
As a native NYer I would not try to park near the bridge. I would go to the hotel and take public transport- though it is a long ride.
Try this- from JFK take the A train to High Street and walk either the Brooklyn bridge or even better the Manhattan bridge which leaves you in Chinatown. Walking to the village from either bridge is doable but very very long.
Ray W
Liverpool, UK435 contributions
Im staying in time square and thinking of taking the subway to Brooklyn and the walking back across to Manhattan and the 9/11 memorial
Which is the closest station to the bridge in Brooklyn and approximately how long will it take to walk
Many thanks
Valerie W
Placitas31 contributions
This is exactly what we did:) The others have given you good advice. We used Google maps to navigate the subway. Hit the little microphone symbol and then tell it "current location to (wherever you want to go) the Brooklyn bridge". Then select the transit choice (vs car, bike, walking). It will give you step by step instructions starting ]from entering the closest station to you (even which corner to enter) which trains are an option and how many stops there are. Once you get to Brooklyn the bridge is huge. Just walk towards it. We asked a police officer. He gave us a scenic route and a direct route and a great pizza place recommendation...Antonio's. When we walked in May heading towards Manhatten bikes occupied the right or NE side and pedestrians the opposite side . Watch those bikes (especially if you have kids)...they go really fast. Time will depend on how crowded it is and how much you stop to look and take pictures. Once you make it back to 911 memorial area use the new Oculus station to catch a train "uptown" to Times Square. Again use Google maps to pick train etc. We bought a one week Metro pass for 30.00 bucks plus 1.00 fee. Its easy... just go into a station to the machines. Follow the instructions or ask. There were plenty of friendly people willing to help:) It was our first time visiting NYC and the subway was a little intimadating at first but we quickly adapted. People were very willing to help so just ask if you are not sure what to do. Learn downtown means towards the 911 area and Uptown means towards Central Park/Times Square area. Have a nice visit.
Ray W
Liverpool, UK435 contributions
Im staying in time square and thinking of taking the subway to Brooklyn and the walking back across to Manhattan and the 9/11 memorial
Which is the closest station to the bridge in Brooklyn and approximately how long will it take to walk
Many thanks
Toni H
New York City, NY12 contributions
From Times Square you have a lot of options to get to the bridge. Walk to 7th and take the 2 or 3 and get off at Clark Street or walk to 8th Avenue and take the A or C to High Street. The walk should take about 1.5 to 2 hrs taking into account people traffic and sight seeing. I definitely recommend checking out the promenade on the Brooklyn side before hitting the bridge to walk back to Manhattan tons to see and eat.
ChelH
Grand Rapids, MI102 contributions
Realistically, how difficult will it be to walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan with 2 kids in a wagon on a Sunday morning? Is a pull behind wagon to big and bulky?
Wizardoz1944
Melbourne, Australia169 contributions
We are two people in our mid 70's and did this walk with ease. We did this on a weekend and it was busy, but whenever it got busy we just stopped and took in the views.
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- Hotels near Brooklyn Bridge:
- (0.04 km) Hotel Mahi Place Mukhiya Restauret
- (0.40 km) Mr. C Seaport
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- (0.50 km) Hampton Inn Manhattan-Seaport-Financial District
- (0.89 km) Mint House at 70 Pine
- Restaurants near Brooklyn Bridge:
- (0.34 km) The River Cafe
- (0.37 km) The Paris Cafe
- (0.34 km) Cowgirl Seahorse
- (0.41 km) Luke's Lobster- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- (0.46 km) Il Brigante
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- (0.36 km) East River Ferry
- (0.37 km) Manhattan By Sail - Clipper City Tall Ship
- (0.44 km) Jane's Carousel
- (0.50 km) Brooklyn Bridge Park
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