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Brooklyn Bridge

Genuinely beautiful, and home to some of the worst crowds in the city — go early and it is a different bridge.

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Brooklyn Bridge
Where
Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO Open in Google Maps ↗
Cost
Free
Good with
Groups · Family
Go when
Sunrise, walking Brooklyn to Manhattan

It’s always worth visiting. The architecture and the engineering are extraordinary, the wooden slats underfoot are unlike any other crossing in the city, and the views earn every photograph taken of them.

What to know

You will also encounter some of the worst crowds in New York. Go off-peak — early morning is close to empty and a different bridge entirely. Walk it Brooklyn to Manhattan so the skyline is in front of you rather than behind. Cyclists now have their own lane down on the roadway, which has made the walk far less fraught.

Brooklyn Bridge, in short

Where is Brooklyn Bridge?

Brooklyn Bridge is in DUMBO, New York City.

Is Brooklyn Bridge free?

Brooklyn Bridge is free — there is no admission charge.

When is the best time to visit Brooklyn Bridge?

Sunrise, walking Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Who is Brooklyn Bridge good for?

Brooklyn Bridge is good for groups and families.

Where it is

What else is nearby →

Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO. Directions in Google Maps ↗

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