Places / Viewpoint / DUMBO
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The Manhattan Bridge Lookout
The bridge with Manhattan sitting perfectly proportioned behind it — and far fewer people than the famous corner.
- Where
- Manhattan Bridge Lookout, DUMBO, DUMBOOpen in Google Maps ↗
- Cost
- Free
- Go when
- Evening, as the sun sets behind the skyline
The Manhattan Bridge with the skyline sitting perfectly proportioned behind it — a visceral view, and a very different one from the famous shot down Washington Street.
What to know
The best time is evening, when the sun sets behind the skyline and the sky turns orange and pink. It is nowhere near as crowded as the tourist corner at Washington and Water, which is most of the reason to come here instead.