Nice to look at but horrible to drive at. The traffic on this bridge could be ridiculous at times. But if you're photo enthusiast or a photography student, look no further. You could capture plenty of amazing shots on and off the bridge. I highly recommend walking this bridge. You gotta do it at least once in your lifetime whether if your a everyday New Yorker or a tourist. On a hot summer day, this bridge can get pretty crowded and with the bike lane, it makes it so much worse. I can understand why cyclist can get angry over people crossing over to the bike path but come on, if you know that there's that many people on this bridge, don't ride it! Verdict - Pictures, pictures, pictures! read more

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Yah boy, the Brooklyn Bridge and me? We tight yo! I used to live in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Back then my life was like a bumper shot for "How I Met Your Mother." with the Brooklyn Bridge perenially perched in the backdrop so viewers wouldn't forget I was in New York and not some backlot in Burbank. Here are some of the many activities you may enjoy in and around the BB: 1) Take the F train to York Station (or you can take the A/C to High St., ok ok, or the 2/3 to Clark St.) and then walk to the Bridge (and onto it) towards Manhattan. Many people make the mistake of walking across the bridge TOWARDS BROOKLYN but this way, you get the NYC view like a player! 2) Check out the locks attached to the bridge's gothic column (pretty cool!) 3) Read the history of the bridge: it was the first major construction project of its kind orchestrated by a woman (she took charge after her husband's foot was smashed in a boat accident) and how PT Barnum rode elephants across the bridge to prove it was safe for heavy weight. 4) View the bridge from Brooklyn Bridge Park (I love looking at the BB and the Manhattan Bridge, one looks ancient, the other, a modern steel marvel and yet they were built only a few decades apart!). 5) Eat under the bridge at the River Cafe (if you got dough) or Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory (if you got no) 6) Sit on a barge and listen to Chamber music next to the bridge at Bargemusic read more

Walking the Brooklyn Bridge was without doubt the highlight of my trip to New York. The views are simply spectacular! I was lucky enough to go on a sunny day. I started off in Brooklyn and walked to Manhattan. It felt like a 30-45 minute walk, not too bad, and totally worth it. read more

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1.1 miles of walk your fat Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory eating booty off while taking in spectacular views. I finally walked the infamous bridge after months of saying, "Oh, the weather sucks today" or "I think I'd rather sleep." This past weekend was beautiful, I got my full 12 hours, and did the damn thing. Whudduh beauty. Most people walking the bridge look like tourists, myself included, except for the few obvious ones in suits and sneakers hauling ass to get home asap. The rest of us meander about, taking pictures and pointing at Manhattan at every opportunity. Just try to remember there's a pedestrian lane and a bike lane. It got a little crowded in the pedestrian lane so god forbid I stepped past the thick white line and got shoved by some douchebag reject of society biker who had plenty of space to go around me. I hollered at him many profanities, something like "F YOU MOTHER F-ER!!" In my opinion, I gave the tourists a taste of New York hostility they're owed on any trip to the Big Apple. Best of all I got some dorky souvenir pictures of myself mid-leap in front of the arches. Heh.. tooooo cool for school right here! read more

I write this review not as a NY commuter but as someone who can look passed the daily grind and see history and beauty. One of most iconic symbols of New York City is the Brooklyn Bridge. With its neo-Gothic design that dates back to 1883 this bridge is sure to capture the eyes and hearts of anyone who crosses it. (One must forgive the perpetual maintenance that the bridge goes through to keep up with the times.) The bridge is a vital link between Brooklyn and Manhattan and is full of captivating views for locals and tourists alike; From its connection to lower Manhattan on one end, to he view of the city mid-span, to its connection to the Brooklyn Promenade on the other end. Which ever you are, you just have to marvel at the beauty and engineering of the bridge. Not many modern bridges can compare. read more

You're probably thinking how I could not possibly give the BK bridge 5 stars. 1. Yes, it's iconic. 2. Yes, you get a great view of both downtown Manhattan as well as midtown. But, the logistics of walking the BK bridge can be annoying. Let's take, for example, how to get on the pedestrian portion of the bridge. From the Brooklyn side, you have to walk inland for quite a while before the entryway. From Manhattan, you also walk inland to the BK Bridge subway stop. Once you get on the bridge, there are hordes of people forced to share a single pedestrian lane. People stop randomly to take photos without warning. You can cross over into the bike lane, but you know how that can go... The view on the bridge are good, but obstructed by thick wires. I actually find it quite beautiful architecturally, but if you're looking for that panoramic viewpoint, you should cross the bridge completely and spend some time in the BK park or Promenade. Oh, and it gets hot in the summer! read more

Beautiful bridge with a super scenic walkway. Should be on everyone's to-do list if you're in the city! read more

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Oh Brooklyn Bridge, your beauty astounds me. You were one of the first, to suspend not only our hearts, but the ground we walk on. Over thirteen grueling years- stacked limestone and granite, became your neo-gothic towers. They dressed you up with cables, you've lived on past your siblings, and still you're committed to us. Under the veil of night, I wander through the walkway, to admire your starlit city. All of my friends and family, I've brought to share with you, say you're like no other. Oh Brooklyn Bridge, you'll always hold that special place in my heart. read more

Beautiful bridge with access to a beautiful view of the city! We went before lunch time and it was pretty pack with people already! Very enjoyable walk across the whole bridge, but be careful and get out of the bikers way! They will run you over! read more

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I finally got to walk on the Brooklyn Bridge today! I don't know why I was shocked to have so many people walking on it, but duh - it is definitely a tourist attraction! Make sure you are walking on the left side so the bikers have way on the right side. You can see a lot from this bridge - great pictures of Downtown and the freedom tower. Some of Midtown - and a really far away picture of the Statue of Liberty! read more

Probably the most sought out tourist attraction in NYC. Not only it's free and you get a nice view, it's great for bringing a date and having a nice conversation where the walk takes about half hour to one hour depending on the foot traffic and bike traffic. Get all of the photos you can get! Be a basic tourist! Totally worth it. read more

Must do! Bridge and views are amazing!! Just watch out for the bike lane they will run you over. You get a beautiful view of NYC! Glad we stopped to enjoy the Brooklyn Bridge. read more

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Beautiful views, wonderful sunset. Always crowded, but still worth the nice stroll!

The Brooklyn Bridge is beautiful, elegant and just a little bit magical. Try very, very hard to *not* fall in love with New York City as you walk across the bridge towards Manhattan. I dare you. And if you're walking across the bridge on a warm or even slighty chilly night, try very, very hard to *not* fall in love with your walking companion. And I'm sure that you've chosen a very special someone to make that walk across the bridge b/c deep down, beneath the layers of hardened & jaded New York cynicism, you're really a romantic at heart. And the Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect place for romance to happen. Like I said, magical. read more

This quintessential structure stands alone when it comes to architectural beauty and prominence. It is frequently used as the backdrop for many films, TV shows and commercials. It offers great views up an down the river of both Brooklyn and Manhattan. I suggest walking or jogging across it during the different seasons so that you may experience how it takes on a different character. read more

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Beautiful view!! When you come on vacation love to walk and take a lot of pictures very recommended

The Brooklyn Bridge is the jump off. ...Not like that, you silly! Like this! http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=the%20jump%20off read more

It would be fair to say that the Brooklyn Bridge made New York City. In 1883 when the East River Suspension Bridge was completed, New York was Manhattan Island, and Brooklyn an independent municipality. The day it was opened 250,000 people walked across it and changed the DNA of the greatest city on Earth. The flow of humanity and commerce that before awaited a ferry to move from one side of the East River to the other, could now make the crossing on their own schedule and in only minutes. Sixteen years later, Brooklyn merged with New York to become the urban Gotham we know today. It is impossible to imagine a New York without Brooklyn. Manhattan may be the mind of the City, but Brooklyn is the soul. The Bridge makes it whole, the primary artery of the metropolitan life blood. When first imagined at the end of the Civil War by John Roebling, an immigrant German engineer, a span of this size had never been designed, let alone constructed. Old bridges using this method were unstable due to winds and quakes, and had a reputation for collapsing. Roebling's genius and ingenuity found another way. Steel wire cable, underwater construction and the modern technology of the day which he helped invent, all led to the creation of the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Fourteen years, 600 workers, and $15 Million dollars later, the anchoring granite towers were the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere. The 24 people killed during construction, including Roebling himself the victim of tetanus developed after a worksite accident, cannot be forgotten, but their blood, sweat and tears contributed to making the United States the progressive force it became for the next century and beyond. Find a way to the Brooklyn side, have a great pizza in the shadow of the bridge, check out Jane's Carousel, walk along the promenade of Brooklyn Bridge Park, and then walk across the pedestrian walkway into Manhattan. There are few sights as magnificent as the skyline of the east side of Manhattan from the Bridge. The elevated sidewalk is a magical path through history and utopian thinking made real. Roebling designed it this way because he knew that people would see the world he could only imagine. read more

It was a good day. It was sunny and clear and not too cold; those days when you look out on the water and the sun shimmers a beautiful golden sparkle right back in your eyes, when you breathe in and it's just a bit cold but it feels so good to exhale cold air... You find yourself wandering the streets, oblivious of everyone else doing the same thing as you explore the little nooks and crannies of this place you now call home. Tall buildings eye you on the other side of the river, what with all their tourists and their buses. Turning a corner you find they've invaded this part of town too, double-deckers in all their supreme ugliness parked near cobblestone streets obstructing your view. You want to escape. It was a good day, you want it to stay that way. So you walk and walk and walk until all of a sudden you find yourself in the middle of everything, a bit overwhelmed that you're over everything and nothing all at once. You tear up a little bit at how beautiful it all really is, on that crisp day. And you wipe your eyes, hoping no one noticed your private moment with the city, the one where you say thank you and I hate you and all things in between, but most importantly, you tell the city I love you. I love you. read more

Definitely go take a walk on this bridge! The views are incredible. Just be sure to stay out of the bike lane and watch out for all the selfie sticks! read more

This is a must place to go for everyone. I don't care if you're tourists or non-tourists. This should be on everyone's to do list. Take pictures. Instagram it, Facebook it, whatever. It's a nice walk. I would say about 30 minute to walk from one end to the other. You get a great view of manhattan and manhattan bridge. Remember to stick to the walking lane because the other lane is for bikes. They seem to get annoyed when you start taking pictures in the bike lane. A great place for everyone to check out. Bring your family, friends, date, etc. Take your time waking and enjoy the view. Can't believe I've never walked the bridge before and I'm a Brooklyn native. I guess I'm not a true Brooklynite. Smh!! Haha. read more

5 stars for this bridge being my DAD's favorite bridge in the whole entire world. This bridge really is easy on the eyes and the view is spectacular. Now, biking the bridge is a different story, it is intense game of dodge the tourist or get out of the way of a real roadie on a bike b/c they are going 10x faster than you and are riding your ass. Visit this bridge...bike it, walk it...can't comment on driving it. read more

These boots were made for walking.... And boy was that an unforgettable walk!!! My boyfriend and I walked across the entire bridge and enjoyed absolutely every second of it!!! (well minus the fact that it took us a while to find the pedestrian access point for the bridge itself!!! note to others: it is not near the water's edge, so start a little more inland to save you valuable walking time!! ha ha) The bridge was full of walkers, joggers, bikers, lovers....Such a plethora of people and such a gorgeous gorgeous surrounding!! You have views of the river from both sides, the cars are beneath you when usually on bridges you have to walk next to the cars, but here you are elevated above them which is SO much nicer!!! The halfway point is the popular spot to take pictures, so make sure you come prepared with a camera and the guts to ask a random person to take a picture for you and your group!! And honestly, after my trip, all of those stereotypes of new yorkers not being nice or approachable are completely false! The times we got lost, local people would come up to us offering to help us so don't be afraid to stop and ask if you need help here! Definitely make this trek because how often can you say that you have literally walked across a nationally known monument??? The views of the calm water beneath you and the fact that somehow so you can barely hear the cars under you whizzing by brings you to a peace within the boundaries of NYC which is always so busy and alive---here you really can just take a moment and breathe. read more

As a history buff, this bridge is really a special landmark. I watched the Ric Burns NY PBS series before I came to NY. They spent a lot of time on the Brooklyn Bridge and I can see why It's completion back then was like us putting a man on the moon in 1969. I walked over to Brooklyn, had lunch and walked back. Great setting for seeing the construction of the bridge up close, and also for taking in great views of the city. This is the famous bridge you see in most of the NYC photographs. It still is using the original steel cables, as the engineer in charge speced it out to be super sturdy. An amazing family story of the Roeblings to include tragedy, setbacks. Caisson's Disease (the bends), incapacitation, and the take over and completion by a very intelligent woman - his wife Emily. The Brooklyn Bridge stands as a tribute to the spirit of the latter half of the 19th century Americans. Walking the bridge, listening to the history, one can certainly better understand the words of one of the native New York sons: Crowds of men and women attired in the usual costumes! how curious your are to me! On the ferry-boats, the hundreds and hundreds that cross, returning home, are more curious to me than you suppose; And you that shall cross from shore to shore years hence, are more to me, and more in my meditations, than you might suppose. Just as you feel when you look on the river and sky, so I felt; Just as any of you is one of a living crowd, I was one of the crowd; Just as you are refresh'd by the gladness of the river and the bright flow, I was refresh'd. Just as you stand and lean on the rail, yet hurry with the swift current, I stood, yet was hurried; Just as you look on the numberless masts of ships, and the thick-stem'd pipes of steamboats, I look'd. I too saw the reflection of the summer sky in the water, Had my eyes dazzled by the shimmering track of beams, Look'd at the fine centrifugal spokes of light around the shape of my head in the sun-lit water, Look'd on the haze on the hills southward and southwestward, Look'd on the vapor as it flew in fleeces tinged with violet, Look'd toward the lower bay to notice the arriving ships, Saw their approach, saw aboard those that were near me, Saw the white sails of schooners and sloops-saw the ships at anchor, On the neighboring shore, the fires from the foundry chimneys burning high and glaringly into the night, Casting their flicker of black, contrasted with wild red and yellow light, over the tops of houses, and down into the clefts of streets. There, and all else, were to me the same as they are to you. ..................................................................Walt Whitman read more

If you've never walked the Brooklyn Bridge and you're a local, shame on you. If you're a tourist, add this to your things to do... If you're coming from Manhattan, I recommend taking the C train into Brooklyn and getting off on High Street and walking back. Beautiful views of the city (both downtown and midtown) and lots of nooks and crannies to make out with your loved one... Avoid the weekend if you can as it gets really crowded and be sure to stay on the right hand side or risk getting hit by a biker. read more

Whether you're a tourist or new to the area, the Brooklyn Bridge is worth walking over and back time and time again. The views of the city from the middle of the East River are like nothing you've ever seen. For a while, I worked in Brooklyn and walked across the bridge to work from my apartment in Lower Manhanttan as often as weather allowed. Its a great way to start the day. Stay out of the bike lane. Those people are ruthless and run you over. read more

One of the places I've been trying to Get rid of my "TO DO LIST" Is to walk thru brooklyn bridge. I've seen pictures thru friends, tourist and relatives. I finally got the time to walk back and forth! I PICKED THIS PLACE to go For a date (cheap, but worth it, plenty of time to talk) and Really had a good time, Altho it was pretty Hot but The walking, the scene, the People, the Both sides of the boroughts didn't stop me fromm walking. Went to the other side (Brooklyn) and passed by Dumbo where the Most famous Pizza and Ice cream is and also to view more sceneric places from the other side. Short distance (depending you pace but it takes about 15 - 30 minutes) to walk one side of the bridge. Definitely a nice cheap date, a good workout! read more

Beautiful. Stunning. Gorgeous! A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge is a must for any tourist. Take in the views of Manhattan and the grandeur of this magnificent structure. I couldn't help but giggle while I was crossing, because I kept remembering a scene from Kate and Leopold (chick flick, holla!) where they kept talking about what a great erection the Brooklyn Bridge was and that the world had never seen such a great erection. Indeed! read more

my mom and I came to New York just to see the movie Sex in THe city!! and after we saw that movie we walked across this bridge, OMG it took like an HOUR lol i loved it read more

Such a magnificent work of human mind! How spectacular is view of NYC you can get just by walking across the bridge. Absolutely a "must do" if you are visiting. If i would live here I would take stroll on Brooklyn Bridge regularly just to remind myself how beautiful the city I live in. Cons - it's made of wooden planks with a lot of spacing in between so if you are like me - wearing high heels everywhere - be careful your heels will be stuck there every 3-5 steps. Also car fumes gave me headache. Pros - view! read more

Definitely one of NY's finest! It was about 90 plus degrees out-we were sweaty and the dog was panting hard. We enjoyed every step over this glorious piece of art. Its magical, beautiful, historical, romantic and like no other. The views are amazing no matter which way you look. If ever in NY-walk it, you'll LOVE IT!!! read more

Henceforth I cometh through; the old brick and asphalt too hard f'er fair Rocinante... galloping from dear Espania to this strange Land of York... cometh through this bridge of 1870, full of eftrange iron horses that stride by, and thus I prepare my lance f'er mighty assault. "Mi senior..." saideth my squire Sancho Panza. "Whose they may be my lord who pace through the walkway?" "Them aoer Hipsteers Sancho, squalor in vestment but vested in pride" "They smelt like rancid Jamon Serrano my lord, me hungry" -Sancho sheds a tear. "Soon valiant squire, but first we must feed Rocinante.... What you be doin'?" "It's mushroom senior; it fell from the Hispteer's garb" "Beware thy ignorance Sancho, that a normal produce of the Earth appears to be not..." - I said on mighty voice, but Sancho quickly swallowed thee brownish thing. "Sancho! Sancho! wheretofore you be going?" - I cried, but Sancho went plunging to his doom in laufter like possessed by unholy daemon. Farewell my comrade, I'll continue forth; towards the dreaded windmills in Manahattan, seeking for new squire, and adventures more. read more

This is probably one of the best tourist attractions even though it is very dirty. Also, do not look down while on the bridge and do not be startled by the high height. The wind is amazing, and so is the view. What else can you ask for? The people are usually nice and you should always stay off the bike lane. There are some concession stands on the bridge, for instance, an ice cream stand. The only bad thing is that it is dirty and crowded. Rather than that, the Yelp Help squad highly recommends the Brooklyn Bridge for tourists of all ages. read more

Take a nice LONG walk with a beautiful background of Manhattan. The bridge itself is huge! You'll find yourself & thousands of other tourists trying to get the exact same picture haha! I've only been once & I think one visit is good enough. read more

Squeezing between 600+ tourist and watching poor bike riders cringe worthy attempt to get across on a weekend in the Brooklyn Bridge is no match to put down the beauty of this majestic bridge. Even ducking down between painfully annoying awkward selfie stick pictures and bikers having to scream to get 5 extra feet of ample room, I still stand by the fact that everyone shall and must try this bridge out at least once. There are plenty of breathtaking views on this bridge that will make the walk seem like a marvelous piece of cake. Bring everyone here and notice how even through complaints there are plenty of compliments to combat the negativity. Even in a sea of people you can still get some wonderful pictures by seeking open spaces by the side of the bridge. I do recommend to stay alert while walking this to make sure your friendly walking neighbors don't stop causing a valid human crash. Do avoid the awkwardness and navigate your way through people traffic like a boss. It will make your experience more extraordinary, trust! read more

How could it possibly get any better? Free. Breathtaking views. A photographer's dream. Makes you want to kiss whoever you're with. Great for exercising. You can make fun of tourists with their Century 21 bags. OK maybe if they had clean bathrooms in the middle it would be better? ;) read more

I love you, Brooklyn Bridge, because you were there for me during the blackout. Yes, that blackout. And if you don't know which one then you're a lousy New Yorker. Or not a new Yorker. I digress. I love you for easing my 6 hour walk to coney island from downtown. You were the easiest part of that walk. Mostly because you were the beginning of that walk. But you are also darling because of that cute little Absolut ad that was on the back cover of Time magazine a few years ago. I never need to walk you again. But it was fun while it lasted. I'll never forget you. read more

An iconic silhouette that beckons young and old, tourists and hardened natives, lovers and spinsters, walkers and runners, pizza lovers and ice cream lovers, brooklyn bridge is where its at! Take a leisurely stroll across and you feel like you are floating, untethered to land (look beneath the wood planks and you can see straight down to the water, a little unnerving sometimes), distanced from the trivial dilemmas of our mundane existences. Of course, be aware of the not-so-trivial bikers going 50 mph down the walkway with their annoying bells and horns to make sure that you don't end such a transcendent experience at the hospital. Here you get exercise, a breathtaking vista especially at night (read romantic), wind in your hair, and the best borough lies just on the other side. What else do you need? Oh, and its FREE!! read more

Fast and easy way to get to downtown brooklyn..just slow down though cause they always a cop car double park there waiting for speeders aka them speed drivers folks. read more

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in the US. It's littered with a lot of people so plan to go early in the day. It was tough getting a picture without lots of people passing by. Be sure to go with friends who can help you get an amazing picture on this bridge. Wear good walking shoes. I saw a few people wearing high heels and walking the entirety of the bridge. If it's windy, be careful of wearing a hat. Mine almost blew off! read more

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