Brooklyn bridge, It's one of the lists of the iconic landmarks to visit in NYC, start walking from the lower Manhattan is more impressive. The skyscraper from Manhattan is a perfect backdrop for shooting the photo. It's the best time to visit in the morning and enjoy the beautiful blue sky, just keep walking on the pedestrian lane and be careful the bicycle lane. Have a wonderful time!!! read more

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Review this! Fahgettaboutit! just remember to stay in your lane and for goodness sake don't buy from those traffic clogging vendors. read more

They say this is the most beautiful bridge in NY and I would agree. Something about the concrete jungle wet dream tomatoes. But would definitely recommend walking across and getting some Julianna's or Grimaldi's (skip Grimaldi's tbh, it's trash), it's the NY thing to do. read more

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge was by far one of my most favorite experiences! It was truly amazing. It's just beautiful. There were bike lanes and walking lanes so people could get around each other. Smart idea to help keep the flow moving. It's crazy to be above the cars as they zoom below. The view of the city is just beautiful. There is nothing else like it!! read more

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What an awesome bridge to walk across. Time to do it around sunset and start from the Brooklyn side. No regrets! Watch out for the bicyclist....some of those a**holes dont' even stop or slow down..... A definite sight to check out in NYC and every photo will be marvelous and beautiful! read more

This was my third trip to NYC, and I finally got to see the Brooklyn Bridge. I have this thing for bridges that I can't really explain. I wanted to bike across the bridge, my New Yorker friend was like, "Uhhh-uhhh, honey!" Basically he thought it would be a) too cold b) too ridiculous due to all the tourists walking and riding across the bridge. The view of Manhattan is amazing, Brooklyn Bridge Park is stunning, and Jane's Carousel in BBP sent me to the moon. On my next visit, I'm definitely walking across this thing! read more

Be prepared to shuffle along VERY slowly unless you want to risk overtaking the bike lane, which will then probably result in an angry biker pushing you-literally- back into the walking lane (true story-I was an eyewitness not the violating offender). You get to take in two beautiful skylines-both Manhattan and Brooklyn for the (free) price of one. I'd say budget at least a couple of hours depending on if you are visiting in peak season-the bridge is not short and as others have noted can become insanely crowded! Lots of photo ops are available and I found it easy to get some nice shots on the clear and sunny day I was there. There are ample food opportunities on either side of the bridge, however, I recommend stopping at a pizzeria in Brooklyn for a traditional NY style pie. read more

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What: - Brooklyn Bridge (One of the oldest suspension bridges in the US and one of the longest in the world) - Brooklyn Bridge Park - View of Statue of Liberty (http://www.yelp.com/biz/statue-of-liberty-new-york#hrid:hfQwU_2jqpCNmWhl6rOrAw), Ellis Island (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ellis-island-immigration-museum-new-york#hrid:2oCFeNvdHNJ_MBfwp3Ki5A) and Governor's Island - View of Manhattan Bridge - View of Downtown Manhattan More Info: - Free admission - Biking and Pedestrian paths along the bridge An unrelenting persistence went into constructing this iconic bridge and opening it in May 1883. A German immigrant who first started with designing the bridge died soon after surviving a fatal crush injury and developing an infection. His son, who took over the construction of this bridge also suffered from decompression sickness, was paralyzed, along with other construction workers. His wife jumped in to work with the engineers, did her higher education to learn about bridge construction and managed the project for 11 years. A very inspiring story of the brains behind this glorious bridge. Brooklyn Bridge - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mvn2XFJfIPNAlvsy-arzkA?select=Q7V7mvG80yuoxCzg0uJOAQ#Q7V7mvG80yuoxCzg0uJOAQ One of the towers of Brooklyn Bridge - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mvn2XFJfIPNAlvsy-arzkA?select=Q7V7mvG80yuoxCzg0uJOAQ#adhfnsyXuVxp6Mi5Xxu-YA Similar to the Golden Gate Bridge, there is a walkway for pedestrians and bicyclists along the bridge. We walked up to one tower of the bridge to see the Statue of Liberty (http://www.yelp.com/biz/statue-of-liberty-new-york#hrid:hfQwU_2jqpCNmWhl6rOrAw), Ellis Island (http://www.yelp.com/biz/ellis-island-immigration-museum-new-york#hrid:2oCFeNvdHNJ_MBfwp3Ki5A) and Governor's Island to one side of the bridge. To the other side is the Manhattan Bridge. As we walked on the bridge, the sight of the Manhattan skyline on the opposite side threw us in amazement. After spending some time in the bridge and clicking pictures, we returned via the same route and walked to the Brooklyn Bridge Park, just below the Brooklyn Bridge. The Park, which is along the East River has several benches facing the waters and walkways along the river. There are also several restaurant and ice-cream parlors by the Pier. It is certainly a wonderful place to take it easy while enjoying the beauty of New York. View of Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn Bridge Park - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mvn2XFJfIPNAlvsy-arzkA?select=Q7V7mvG80yuoxCzg0uJOAQ#0Jze4NA5Q4K-7UIR7-K_zQ By the way, if it one of those days you are craving for pizzas, definitely check out Grimaldi's (http://www.yelp.com/biz/grimaldis-brooklyn#hrid:RYrQvOPOUcQOAexCPRerlg), just a block away from the Brooklyn Bridge Park. One cannot miss the pizza place because you will always see long lines waiting outside no matter what time of the day you are there. read more

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I walked the Manhattan Bridge before the Brooklyn Bridge. My friends told me the view of Manhattan and Brooklyn was much prettier than the view from the Manhattan Bridge and boy were they right! Great walk on the bridge with a great view. There aren't any trains running on the Brooklyn Bridge so it's less scarier and there's more people walking and around this bridge than Manhattan bridge. If you want to take a walk to the city, I highly recommend the Brooklyn Bridge more so than the Manhattan Bridge. read more

Brooklyn Bridge - One of Brooklyn's greatest landmark! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Come on if you don't like Brooklyn bridge you need to get outta NYC. It's a historical landmark and you just gotta see it for yourself

On a hot humid day in May, we decided to walk this bridge. Afterwards: major sunburn. The mile or so was not bad at all. The whole time you're looking around at the scenery and taking pictures so you don't really notice the walk. The wooden decking's a bit scary because it looks old....thoughts of me falling through crossed my mind. Architecturally, it was so beautiful. Not to mention the gorgeous views of the NY skyline. Great activity to do in NY! read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A historic and scenic place that I had to experience in person. The view was quite beautiful. Beware of bikers and stay in the pedestrian side. They get very pissed off if you are in their way while trying to take pictures. read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My favorite place to go with my boyfriend, we've walked the bridge so many times. We've walked the park so many times as well. It's always so relaxing! read more

This was cool to View and walk on - also- So mant people trying to outdo each other with their social media posting comment and Video. I just wanted to experience it, see it, and take my own photo of it. read more

Here are four things that many people may not know: 1. It's a Bridge. 2. It goes to and from Brooklyn. 3. You can walk or drive over it. 4. It goes over the water. read more

Beautiful area and such a relaxing place away from the full bustle of the city. I hope they keep it garbage and homeless encampment free unlike Prospect Park. read more

Walked over the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday afternoon, right before restrictions were set to kick in. I ended up walking the bridge towards Brooklyn on my way back from work. It had a 28 Days Later vibe, but was worth doing, since I would never try with the normal crowds. Quality: On the day before essential worker restrictions were put into place in NYC, I had to visit my office. And being so close to the Brooklyn Bridge I decided to walk it on my way back home, realizing I may never get an opportunity like this again. A deserted bridge on a nice day. I would not even think of visiting when busy, but on this day the walk was pleasant. Personally, I believe there are much better views throughout the city, especially ones with the full bridge in view. But it felt important to walk across the famous bridge once. Quantity: The pedestrian bridge is just over a mile long. Value: Free to walk over the bridge and free to drive over. Ambiance: The Brooklyn Bridge stretches from the Financial District of Manhattan into Downtown Brooklyn. That was also the direction I walked, though the opposite direction has the better view. The pedestrian pathway is separated from the road and goes through the middle of the bridge. The walkway bounces and shakes a bit, especially as bikes and cars go by. Crowd: On a typical day the Brooklyn Bridge is absolutely packed with tourists, but with COVID-19 restrictions being put in place, I only saw about twenty people. Service: There was security on each end and it appeared like someone had recently come through to take care of trash. Parking: Both ends of the bridge are busy areas with limited parking. read more

It was a nice and historical place to walk to and visit while in New York. There's a cute park underneath where kids can play in the playground, historic carousel to ride to, there's also a nice indoor Food Court, a small beach where you can get close to the water to enjoy. Plenty of Restrooms around. read more

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is just something you have to do when visiting the Big Apple. It's a singular experience. It's a nice walk, it's historical, and there are lots of pizza places on the other side like Grimaldi's!! :) I went across with my ex and he was scared of heights. Almost crapped his pants. My suggestion is to stay at home if you can't handle being up in the air. read more

Just walking on it makes you feel in a movie! Amazing piece of architecture where pedestrian walk above the cars. The view of Manhattan is breathtaking, really a must do walk if you are staying in Brooklyn and heading to Manhattan or the opposite. Great place for wedding pictures and any kind of romantic pictures ...the only downside is the noise of the cars underneath you. You cannot go to New York and miss Brooklyn Bridge! read more

Historic park with a great view. The bridge is a testament to civil engineering and is a true landmark of NYC. read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Great fall shot. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

i LOVE the brooklyn bridge. It was my first time walking across the bridge and I wish I came earlier to spend more time on it. It has an amazing view of the skyline and it just feels so nice to walk across it. I came here after dinner so it was quite dark and there were a lot of people on the bridge. I would totally recommend waking up earlier to see the sunrise on the bridge. read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There is something special about Brooklyn Bridge, especially when the crowds of tourists die down. I love walking the bridge at night, circa midnight or so. You get these views of the city where you can truly feel the grandeur and size of the buildings in FiDi. It does get a bit chilli though so bring a jacket. read more

We walked this bad boy from one end to the other. There was a lot of people on both sides, but what do you expect, it's the Brooklyn Bridge. It's a icon! It boasts great views of the lower Manhattan skyline and Brookyn! It'll take you about 30-40 min to cross. My wife and I headed to Forno Rossi, a wood burning pizza restaurant located in Brooklyn, after we crossed. We were hungry and that place did us well. You won't be disappointed. read more

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When 9 people, 2 of whom have never been to our fair city, are asked to list the highlights of a long weekend and all the lists have at least one thing in common, you know it's a good thing. Beautiful structure, great city views, and an easy walk (even for those that have a mild fear of heights - aka me!). I will forever know that the bridge took 13 years to build and was completed in 1883. read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Having grown up with the Brooklyn Bridge always in eye shot, I often overlooked its importance and beauty. I watched the 100 year fireworks from my rooftop as a kid, but still barely recall the trips I took actually on the bridge. I decided to see again, from a new perspective, why I always have felt attached to the Brooklyn Bridge. The views are phenomenal in all directions. The walk is comfortable, about a mile each way. The construction of a bridge such as this one is always something that leaves your mouth agape, albeit just for a short time for most. The respect given to the pedestrian is obvious as it is a bridge that welcomes the swarms of tourists at all times. With all this said and the beauty of the Brooklyn Bridge inherent in every step, there are some new found heart-felt realizations that I came to after walking the bridge both ways on Memorial Day weekend 2010: 1. Ed Hardy shirts and stunna shades are just as popular as jeans and a blazer to walk the Brooklyn Bridge in 85 degree heat. Both are equally unexplainable. 2. People with cameras have no respect for anyone around them. They don't care if you are walking, if they are in the bike lane, they feel that they own every spot to take every picture and obstruct everybody. 3. People don't understand the concept of the bike lane and not to walk aimlessly over into it. 4. Too many people walk holding and mildly swinging their hands. None of these newly discovered developments of societal norms can take the Brooklyn Bridge down though, it is aging quite well. read more

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I highly recommend walking over the Brooklyn bridge and not taking a car of a bike. The walk was very enjoyable and we got some great shots. Plus the vendors on the bridge have some great artwork for very reasonable prices. Try to talk a walk right at sunset or sunrise, the views are breathtaking! read more

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What is there to say? It's the Brooklyn Bridge. The structure is iconic. It's under construction right now but you can still walk across and see the beautiful views of the South Street Seaport, the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn piers. Coming back, that gorgeous Manhattan skyline. Getting there was easy. We took the 6 from Grand Central and you take it to the last stop. It was a bit cold the day we went. You know, high 30s. It was still an experience. I'll be going again in June. read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been to NYC a handful of times and in my last visit (May), I finally trekked the Brooklyn Bridge. I was told that it's a mile walk from one end to the other, but strolling at a nice pace - it doesn't seem far. If you are fearful of heights of any kind, this is not recommended. Sadly, I didn't walk the bridge at night but base on the other night photos on this review, I hope to one day visit this beautiful bridge again. Sure NYC is all about high rises, busy bodies, and noise, but the icing of it all (for me) is this bridge. If I lived in this grand city - this would be the bridge I would kill time (no pun intended) to just breathe out the craziness. A MUST visit after the walk on Brooklyn Bridge is the DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) ... a BEAUTIFUL park below to just relax (chill) on a nice Sunday afternoon. There's an ice cream shop (famous I think) and Pizza joint not too far from below the bridge. And the park has a gorgeous view (to soak in) of the bridge! This is a place I would definitely come back to and visit! I wish places like this existed in Los Angeles :( Places that I don't have to drive to, just hop on a metro. Ugh! read more

Brooklyn Bridge - The Mile Trek on the Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My family and I chose a bitterly cold winter's day to walk the bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Bitterly cold. Wind stinging what little of our faces were left exposed kind of cold. And yet the bridge still gets five stars, because it's the Brooklyn Bridge, and it wasn't the bridge's fault it was so damn cold that day and we were so damn set in our ways. (See a similar review coming up for the High Line.) It's a beautiful piece of architecture, and is quintessential NYC. Walking from Brooklyn gives you the Manhattan view ahead of you the entire way, so I think we scored the better of the two directions (if you're only going to go one way). Of course, there's not a great deal to end up at down at the financial district on the other side, but a subway station is never too far away. Or legs. I guess you could use your legs to walk further up Manhattan, too. But after 2km of walking inclines, the family was ready to pull up stumps for a little while. read more

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I always take my visitors to walk through Brooklyn Bridge. Before we go there, we go first to Brooklyn Bridge Pier Park and we pass piers 6, 5, 3, 2, 1, and Dumbo. read more

I've been coming to the city for 26 years, and today was the day we ventured across the Brooklyn Bridge. It was packed with locals and tourists alike as the views are breathtaking. read more

You will get run over and yelled at if you don't stay out of the bike lane. Aside from the incessant dinging of bike bells as background music, walking the bridge was a breath-taking experience. The architecture of the bridge is absolutely stunning and the view, both into Manhattan and into Brooklyn is beautiful. At the middle of the bridge, you can even see the Statue of Liberty. The walk across is actually pretty long.Over a mile each way. I came during the weekend with nice weather so naturally there was a million people on the bridge. Next time, I would personally come first thing in the morning and then spend time exploring Brooklyn! read more

Brooklyn Bridge - The bridge during sunset - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've recently for the first time visited the Brooklyn Bridge. I've heard so many wonderful things about this place. I've finally had to experience it myself. I loved it I walked the whole bridge with my awesome boyfriend at 2 am ... it's a must to go here !!! read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Definitely a must do when you come to NYC. This walk is a workout, so wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated so bring water. Great for pictures and seeing the city from a different point of view. read more

This is the most beautiful bridge in New York In my opinion. Nice for walk and fantastic views and picture opportunities. The skyline is amazing. Very popular with families, couples and friends. There are several restaurants down on the waterfront. It can be very crowded in weekend so try to visit it in weekday. Overall it is a great experience, just do it - walk all the way! read more

Brooklyn Bridge - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband and I walked on Brooklyn Bridge Oct 2011. The experience made us fume. I think this bridge and this city should make headline "We love bicyclists. We do not love pedestrians and visitors. Go home! We do not need your tourist money here, suckers!" It was obscene that this bridge is divided half-half for pedestrians and bicyclists. Once every few seconds, we saw bicyclists breezed past. We, the pedestrians walking shoulder-to-shoulder, back-to-back on one side. New York city even have the wit to post a police there to ensure that the crowded pedestrians stayed within their boundary. Else, you hear whistle, and rude comments and fingers traded between the 2 groups. When I talked w/ my nephew (who lives in NY, and is very intellectual and always right) about this, he said that motorists can be so rude, that they intentionally open the door on the bicyclists' side just to hurt them bad. Oh, ya? There is motorcars and such danger on the pedestrian/bicyclist path! I see! In August 2012, NY City were talking about widening the pedestrian path with substantial cost instead of just moving the dividing line. See this article and picture here on NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/08/nyregion/city-council-members-propose-widening-brooklyn-bridge-path.html?_r=0 City members cited that "according to the transportation dept, each day 4000 pedestrian and 3100 bicyclists cross the bridge. Folks, take a look at this picture on NY Time taken by Robert Caplin in 8/2012 article. Does it look like a 4-to-3 ratio? Do you need to do head count? Give me a break. This is where injustice is done so blatantly in bright day light by the politicians who dare not offend the greenies who have gotten their god damn self-righteousness that is not to be messed with! Do the bicyclist have shame that they have taken much more than their fair share. I think they don't. read more

What's more incredible than walking across the Brooklyn Bridge from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn .... Definitely a highlight!

A Runner's Review: - Runner friendliness: poor. You run around the tourists while trying not to get into the cyclist lane. And these are angry cyclists, because they're yelling at and swerving around the tourists who wander and pay no attention to the lane division. To be fair, the lane is too narrow to accommodate anyone moving faster than 1 mile/hour. Expect an obstacle course, unless you go before 6-7am. - Aesthetics: great! See other reviews. - Air & noise pollution: fair. The traffic is underneath, so not as bad as running side-by-side. Still quite noisy. Definitely go early AM or pick a rainy/snowy day if you crave that highly coveted feeling of having the bridge to yourself. read more

Nice bridge. but I didn't like the tons of visitors of here. it was kinda neat to see the wooden floor to walk on, and it was pretty picturesque, but it was so crowded the day I came here. I'm not sure why this bridge is so popular because I walked with my woman across this one after crossing the Manhattan bridge. On both sides of this bridge there didn't really seem to be anything cool. Where as on the other side of the manhattan bridge you have chinatown. I didn't like how they split walkers and bikes onto separate sides, so walkers collided with walkers, and I don't even wanna think what happens when bikers collide. They should really just make then 2 way instead or something. But come here when its close to sunset and get a nice long romantic walk with your loved ones. This really rings true in today's poor economy.. who needs to spend tons of money to enjoy life - "Life is not measured by the breaths you take, it is measured by the moments that take your breath away". read more