The Manhattan Bridge offers nice views of NYC. I took a picture of the bridge from DUMBO during my October 2018 NYC trip. I visited DUMBO, a neighbourhood in Brooklyn where I saw the Manhattan bridge. DUMBO stands for "down under the Manhattan bridge overpass". Looking at the blue suspension bridge was fun. I never got to walk on the Manhattan bridge but I'm sure I drove on the bridge a few times either in my friends's car during my October 2018 visit or years ago when I visited NYC in April 2009. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 105/250 total reviews in 2026 - 946 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 28 May 2026 read more

The Manhattan Bridge New York, NY 10002 This blue suspension bridge is the younger sister of the historic Brooklyn Bridge. Most of the 1.3 mile pedestrian pathway is gated in, but you will still get breathtaking views because previous bridge walkers cut multiple holes throughout the fence. Sightseers will have a bird's eye perspective of many sites such as FDR Drive, Chinatown, the East River Waterfront, skyscrapers and the neighboring Brooklyn Bridge. The advantage of traveling the Manhattan Bridge is that the foot traffic is light compared to its Rawlins Red counterpart, but you will have to bear the rumble and vibration from passing subway trains. Be sure to take plenty of photos to cherish the memories while you are walking to or from Manhattan. #themanhattanbridge #manhattanbridge #manhattanbridgepedestrianpathway read more

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Manhattan Bridge will get you from Manhattan to Brooklyn and you can walk or drive it. There is a path on one side for walkers and cyclists on the other. The two-mile bridge takes 30-45 minutes to walk (depending on how many times you stop for pics). Great views from all angles. The bridge will often have vendors selling everything from hot dogs to trinkets and other pieces of memorabilia. Definitely worth seeing! read more

Last time that I came to the Manhattan Bridge, it was filled with so many vendors, and it was quite annoying. This time around there was no vendors and it was filled with lots of laughter and enjoying the view of the bridge. As you can see in my pictures, it was a gorgeous sunset and one of our top-tier memories of the trip. read more

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The Manhattan Bridge is one of the bridges that connects two boroughs in NYC, Manhattan and Brooklyn. It offers transportation for vehicles, the subway, and bicycles/pedestrians. While in Chinatown, my boyfriend and I decided to look for the Manhattan skyline viewpoint, which is located on the pedestrian path. The pedestrian path is on one side of the bridge, while the bicycle is on the other. Beware though, there are bicyclist that rode on the pedestrian path, and there are many runners that take this route. The bridge is quite long, at over 2 miles. It took us almost 40 minutes to walk across, with stopping periodically to take some pictures. Since it is quite long, make sure you are dedicated to the trek, because once you're in it you either turn back around or push through. It was quite empty on the bridge, with folks walking by at some points but mostly you're by yourself. This makes it a little spooky, especially at times when the subway runs by, the whole bridge shakes and is very loud. You are also caged in so it's pretty safe while walking. There are a few holes in the fence I think created by passerby's at pretty view points. Although the journey was long and my boyfriend and I were quite exhausted by the end, it offered breathtaking views of the city and Brooklyn Bridge, that are worthwhile. Plus, we got to explore Dumbo in Brooklyn afterwards. Overall do this if you want a challenging adventure with unique views of the city. read more

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Love the Manhattan Bridge for its views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline. I feel like the Brooklyn Bridge is "the" bridge and is crowded to the point where you need to dodge visitors doing photoshoots, climbing on the railings, etc. The Manhattan Bridge is a lot more low key.. and the views! There are a few nooks (granted, that smell like urine) that have some nice photo ops. It's nice that you can walk this bridge, although it's (obviously) a bit narrower than some of the other bridges. 2025: 69/100 read more

This bridge is huge and beautiful during the day & night. Great for biking and traveling across. read more

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Amazing views of the city from the Manhattan Bridge. It's also less crowded than the Brooklyn Bridge, so in my opinion, makes for a nicer walk. First opened in 1909 and designed by Leon Moisseiff, it's an iconic bridge and definitely a must visit in NYC read more

Per Wikipedia: "The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension. Designed by Leon Moisseiff, the bridge has a total length of 6,855 ft (2,089 m). The bridge is one of four vehicular bridges directly connecting Manhattan Island and Long Island". I got to both see this beautiful bridge when I did a river tour as well as going over it when I did a bus tour. It was so cool to get to do this with my family. You gotta do the touristy things when your here right? read more

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My friend and I were walking off our heavy lunch and decided to walk across this bridge. I don't remember ever walking before and if i did it was years ago. We were shocked how empty it was. We enjoyed that there wasn't alot of bikes on the pedestrian side. The walk across seemed long and a bit desolate. lol. We both agreed the views from the Brooklyn Bridge were much nicer and livelier. The breeze felt nice as we strolled and took in the scenery behind the mini gates. T The noise from the train is loud but hey were in nyc. I would definitely recommend this walk for someone who's never done it. However, I'll stick to the Brooklyn Bridge next time. read more

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It was my first time running the Manhattan Bridge today, overall a solid experience. No frills, felt shorter than the other bridges, and minimal foot traffic which made it easier to navigate. Of course maybe not as aesthetic, but still some solid views in both directions. If you're looking to cross between BK and Manhattan by foot a bit more efficiently, it's a great option to consider! read more

Grading on a curve with a comparison to the Brooklyn Bridge, for a pedestrian exploring the city the best feature for the Manhattan Bridge it to get nice picture and views of the Brooklyn Bridge as long as you can find the few spots in the fence that are cut open so you have a clear view of brooklyns bridge. Manhattan is actually kind of an eye sore with all the graffiti but be fair its main purpose isn't for pedestrian site seeing, it's meant to get cars and trains over to Brooklyn. Manhattan looks nice from a far to photograph if you're riding the ferries or down at Brooklyn bridge park. But actually walking across isn't really something that's explore worthy. read more

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The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at the Flatbush Avenue Extension. Leon Moisseiff designed the bridge, which has a total length of 6,855 ft. The bridge is one of four vehicular bridges directly connecting Manhattan Island and Long Island; the nearby Brooklyn Bridge is just slightly farther west, while the Queensboro and Williamsburg bridges are to the north. read more

My wife and I spent time at a nice lookout on the Dumbo side of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridge. There's a carousel, paved pathways, benches, and lots of green spaces to sit and enjoy. It was a great way to spend a few hours in Dumbo on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. We didn't have the energy to actually walk across the bridge so this was perfect. If you're already here and get hungry, check out the Timeout food market on the Dumbo side of the bridge! read more

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This bridge was great, but if you only have time to walk across one, I would choose the Brooklyn Bridge. The reason is that there is more activity and vendors and things to see. We walked from Manhattan to Brooklyn and enjoyed it very much. However, if you are looking for a more peaceful walk, this bridge is for you. There is a subway that runs across this bridge and the pedestrian side is on the side toward the Brooklyn Bridge. I liked that we could take pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge because of this. There is a separate bike path on the other side of the bridge, but we still encountered many bicyclists on the pedestrian side. read more

Say hello to the other child that's not spoke of as much as the Brooklyn bridge. This is a suspension bridge that crosses the East River. Pedestrians are able to run, walk or bike on the sides of the bridge. You also can get a decent view of the Brooklyn bridge as well. Oh and did I mention...there's NO FEE to cross the bridge. Crazy fact is when you visit the bridge, you may have noticed a sway in the bridge. It is one of the engineering mistakes made during construction. It owes its fault due to the later additions of outside seven lanes and four subway tracks. When trains cross each other in parallel, it takes a dip four feet to the south side and the other four feet to the north. It creates a deflection of eight feet in total. All in all I have been able to get over this bridge safely for years!! So cheers to that! read more

Walking the Manhattan Bridge is not the same as walking the Brooklyn Bridge. The good thing abut Manhattan Bridge is that you can take a nice photo of the Brooklyn Bridge from far away. You can see the Brooklyn bridge from the Manhattan Bridge. The way the Manhattan Bridge was built it was not meant for tourist to walk on and take photos. The Manhattan Bridge connects Brooklyn and Manhattan of course from the name. The entrance to the bridge is in Chinatown and the other end is Dumbo. When walking on the Bridge, you will notice a lot of graffitis. Also when you are walking across, you are walking beside the lower deck of the bridge on the side of the Subway tracks. It can get really annoying and super loud each time the train come passes by. It is also not that scenic to take photo of being on the bridge because of the fences on the sides. I suggest the Brooklyn bridge over the Manhattan bridge if you want great photos. read more

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As a pedestrian, you get a great view to the South East of the Brooklyn Bridge and both Manhattan and Brooklyn. The hill isn't too steep and there are no stairs. The F train at York is close to the Brooklyn end, but it's not at all well signed. On the Manhattan end, you can enter from a few minutes walk of A, F, B, D, Q, N, R, W, J, Z, 4 5 6... As a cyclist, take the bike side with the north view. Don't be that jerk trying to bike on the pedestrian side. It's steep but doable, no stairs. The trains are loud! read more

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Loved walking across this bridge at night! There is such a beautiful view of Manhattan (FiDi specifically) and the Brooklyn Bridge as you go across. There is a chain link fence along the side, so it obstructs your view a bit, but there are places where there are holes along it so you can get some cool pics. The train goes across the bridge so sometimes it's loud as you are walking along, but not all the time. Would definitely recommend going across at night to see all the beautiful city lights. read more

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Crossing the Manhattan Bridge is one of the best joys of being in New York... tourist or non-tourist, by subway or by foot. By car is just a complete and utter nightmare. Like its sisterly bridges, the Brooklyn Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge crosses the East River and connects with downtown Brooklyn. It was constructed in the early 20th century, opening in 1903. While not as extravagant as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge has a whimsical feel as you cross it, and the views you get are absolutely spectacular. To cross the Manhattan Bridge by subway, you need to take the B, D, Q, or N trains, with the B providing only weekday service. The rest of the trains can get you into Coney Island in about a half hours time from lower Manhattan, or 45 minutes or so (barring delays) from Midtown. If you spend any quality of time in the city, definitely block out some time and cross this bridge. It is quite an amazing experience you will never forget. read more

Makes for a great photo. I won't give away the street name but a few simply searches should help you find it. =) I was glad to have finally been able to go here. I was supposed to have a photo shoot in this area but I was behind in sleep from the previous nights. Nonetheless still got some cute candids. The bridge has more purposes than just a prop for pics. I didn't walk over it but did take the Q into the city one evening over it. You can get some seriously BEAUTIFUL pictures of the city at night on the Q. read more

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The infamous Manhattan Bridge, the less popular sibling to the Brooklyn Bridge. Drove over it and let me tell you: there is ALWAYS traffic. Though today it wasn't that bad. It is very scenic to see the other bridges as you drive past. People do not know how to turn on their turning signals so per usual be mindful when driving. It is great if you're the passengers and able to sight-see. If you walk over it, it isn't too bad in my opinion. I've walked it at night with a friend and there wasn't anyone there besides people biking every so often. It is a great walk over into Brooklyn from Chinatown. read more

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I've run back and forth over this bridge from Chinatown to Brooklyn and back during my marathon training. Not the best of the NYC bridges that head over the East River but the views are pretty terrific. This bridge has some of that old style NYC grit which gives it character. You also see some great views taking the Q train into Brooklyn. Better picture taking of the bridge itself from downtown Brooklyn. read more

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Always some traffic on this bridge. At least I got through ok with no issues. Though sometimes the traffic cops will not let yoh on the brodge as they are trying to keep it from clogging up. read more

Rode our bikes on the Brooklyn Bridge to explore the area for a bit and rode back to NY on the Manhattan Bridge. The Manhattan bridge really didn't have as many look out points like the Brooklyn Bridge. I also felt it was tighter. I enjoyed the exercise and the experience though. read more

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Free but frightening drive across the Manhattan Bridge yesterday. The traffic and large trucks on a two lane road plus active road work in progress... does not inspire confidence. They closed off a lane again, resulting in even worse traffic plus cars and trucks merging lanes. At one point, the traffic came to a complete stop. I made the mistake of looking over the side - yikes! It's a long way down! Got myself some vertigo then started praying quietly to be off this bridge quickly. But that'll never happen. Better to pay the tolls. And parking. Between that and the traffic cameras, NYC isn't a fun place to drive a car. The city really needs to improve the public transportation - it'd be better for everyone. read more

Yes the perfect way to get to beautiful Manhattan. Went again high peek tragic against the tragic wonderful. I love NYC and this cool Bridge.....pure New York. The fab thing about a ride over the bridge is that magical sky line amazing. read more

Probably the least appreciated of three bridges from Manhattan to Brooklyn. It's not as beautiful as the Brooklyn Bridge, with it's big arches and stone carvings. The Williamsburg Bridge gets more foot traffic because people just want to be cool. Compared to the others, this one seems more authentic. This is ugly metal so it fits in. A major difference from the beloved Brooklyn Bridge is that it's not as touristy. It's the least popular among tourists for several reasons, mostly because it looks like crap. The bridge is mostly made of metal. It also doesn't allow for as many good views as the other bridges. The subway also travels across this bridge, so it's much noisier. It's like every few minutes it starts shaking and the train is so loud. This isn't all bad, since it's more like a real bridge than just an attraction, and it's less crowded too. It starts near Jay Street in downtown Brooklyn. From there it crosses the East River into Chinatown. The bridge is accessible for both bicyclists and pedestrians. read more

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Although this bridge does not get as much love and hype compared to the iconic neighbor Brooklyn Bridge, you can still catch a stunning view of the skyline without the crowd of tourists and foot traffic. The entire distance from beginning to end is a little over 1 mile and is a great route to head over down to Chinatown. It's safe because of the protective fence all around with a few spots that's cut opened so you can still take a photo of the view without the fence being in the way. I love the steel and historic rustic look of this bridge but if you are short on time while during your visit, I would recommend utilizing your time to walk across the touristy Brooklyn Bridge if I had to pick between the two. Just a reminder that the walk is super noisy from the heavy traffic flow. read more

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This is one of my favourite bridges in New York it has a nostalgic feel with its arches reminding me of the TV show taxi during my youth. We cross this bridge every time we go to Jersey in recently the potholes on the upper level were so bad, we had to swerve a few times to keep from damaging the front of the car. Hopefully the repairs will come soon, my car will appreciate it. read more

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5 stars for being a sturdy bridge that's in my favorite color, blue! Oh you want more fine. It transports cars with 7 lnes total It transports trains B,D,N and Q lines. Bicyclists are welcome too. People you're better taking the nearby Brooklyn Bridge (it's way more scenic). This bride is walkable. The suspension bridge been sturdy since 1909, thankfully and next year will be the 100th anniversary. If you go by the Brooklyn Y Park it puts you really close to the Brooklyn beginning/end of the bridge which makes for cool photos. I don't have much else to say the bridge is sturdy with no sway when it's windy and it has a upper and lower deck and it's toll free! read more

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This is the black sheep bridge/step-child bridge--whichever you want to call it. It's a no frills bridge, without the great view and notoriety of the Brooklyn Bridge. As I'm attempting to get back into shape, I walk this bridge daily to get back in Brooklyn from my office. It does NOT have the tourists that block the road and prevent you from keeping a pace or not walking 1 mile per hour because you're not only just dodging slow walking tourists, but bikes, as well. The Manhattan bridge doesn't have either, so, in short, if you're just looking for a short leisure walk borough to borough, this is for you. If you want to see sights, tourists, don't care how long it takes, are on a romantic walk--Brooklyn read more

This is primarily a review of the walking path because who drives in New York City (partially kidding.) Anyway, the less known cousin to the Brooklyn and Williamsburg Bridge, this bridge is also walkable and there are definite pros and cons. First off there are not nearly as many people so if you don't want to deal with as many other tourists, it is nice to not have to walk around them. However because it is less popular among the tourists and locals, it is much less policed so I have seen people on motorbikes drive across the pedestrian pass. I personally would not recommend walking on it late at night even more so than the other bridges. There also isn't a separate bike lane and the views aren't as nice but there are a couple nice ones including some rather nice views of Manhattan as well as of the Brooklyn Bridge. There are some holes in the metal so it is possible to take some nice photos. The bridge is also a whole lot more narrow so it might be a good thing. The only other main complaint is that there is a very common subway line so it can get quite loud. On one side it gets off in a now completely fine area in Brooklyn (Jay Street area/Dumbo) and on the other side it gets off in Manhattan's Chinatown which is a lot better than FiDi on the Brooklyn Bridge so there's another plus. read more

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I come here to bike thru the bike only lane. This lane is gorgeous because you wont encounter any passerby and it is only dedicated to bikers. The view is amazing. It gives you a nice workout of going up, and the whole going down in high speed gives adrenaline. Also, the path is clean and enjoyable. I would recommend you to bike this path compared to Brooklyn Bridge's bike path read more

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Go there. Take some pics. Marvel in its beauty. Be prepared for all the people doing their own personal photo shoots. Walk to the park away, catch inquire views of the bridge! read more

Walking across the bridge during the spring...nice view during sunset. Takes less than 1/2 hour to walk across the bridge...entering from Brooklyn into Manhattan. Starting from DUMBO in downtown Brooklyn into Manhattan Canal Street area - share the bridge with runners and bicyclists... Bridge runs parallel to the Brooklyn Bridge. Walk is not bad except when it's windy and loud when the trains pass right next to you... Yes, it takes one less time to just cross via train, but on a nice day, it's worth the walk...at least once. If you are avid picture taker, you can get a nice sunset picture as you make the trek across the bridge. Look down from high above to see the boats, streets, art work/sketches on the rooftops of building, see the traffic on the FDR drive. Nice birds eye view...but stay on one side or get run over by the bicyclists. Have done the walk twice already....good work out. read more

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I've never found a woman's hat on this bridge. I've been across here so many times and yet, no, not a single female hat. I don't know why. Honestly, it irks me. I feel like, by now, I should have found one. But nope. Nary a single female hat. However, I have - on several occasions - found a "Man Hat On Bridge." In fact, that is how this bridge got it's name. Speaking of a man hat, I just met a super cute guy tonight, does anyone happen to have a spare Trojan or Durex? I'm not picky. About anything. Ever. A party balloon will do. Just give me something stretchy please. Quick. So... I've crossed this bridge probably 50 times in my life, and every single crossing was in a car which I, myself, was driving. My ex may have driven nme over this bridge once or twice, I really don't remember. The most recent time was about 3 months ago. I'll be crossing it again in a week or two. I won't lie. I absolutely love crossing this bridge. It's a rush. Speaking of a rush, how come every time you come around, my Manhat Manhat Bridge wanna go down like... Crossing NY bridges is an orgasmic experience. For some, maybe literally. For me, it's a figurative way of enlightening those who have not "done it" so to speak, to the rush, the adrenaline, the awe-inspiring grandeur, the surreal and astounding visual spectacle of the vista before you, on every side, as you climb up to the sky, and then descend down into the belly of a completely different borough. "Welcome To Brooklyn" it says, the home of the real NYC. Or "Welcome To Manhattan" perhaps, the greatest tourist mecca on the planet. Whichever way you are heading on the Manhattan Bridge, you can't lose. Here is my review of Manhattan: http://www.yelp.com/biz/manhattan-new-york-2 My review of Brooklyn will be here soon: http://www.yelp.com/biz/brooklyn-brooklyn-3 If you'd like to find some great food in either borough, check those reviews. Garland said: If it was radioactive, it be "The Manhattan Project Bridge" By the way, you will especially enjoy crossing this bridge if you are circumcized. Because then not only can you get your Manhat On, you can show your Manhat Off. Sadly I am unable to do this. First of all, you should know that this bridge is free. It is a toll-free way to drive, cycle or walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn (just like the older Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges) and for that reason alone it deserves 5 stars. Then you have the amazing views from either side of the bridge, especially of the financial district of Manhattan which looks surreal, stunning and spectacular, night or day, from this bridge. You know who was named after this bridge? I just found out. Manhat-ma Gandhi. I'm still Sikh about him getting shot. All he was trying to do was lead his people Hindu the modern era in peace. Speaking of Taj Mahal, would you like to Taj Mahal? I'm not a look but don't taj kinda guy. You can definitely taj. I would be Delhited if you would do so. Yeah I know you're hanging out with your Mum today. Just tell your Mumbai and come see me. This bridge has a ton of amazing graffiti that covers parts of this bridge. Some people say it's an eyesore. I say it's quintessential New York City and it makes the bridge better. Some say this bridge is hard to drive or cycle across. I say it's great that it has a cycle lane, and it's easier to drive over this bridge than some of the others in the area (such as Brooklyn). Oh did anyone see that Denzel movie, "The Manhattian Candidate." It was a remake apparently. Speaking of remake, do you wanna see me remake my Manhat an impressive size again? The only negative comment I have about the Manhattan Bridge, is that there is so much metal that the amazing views on all sides are very distorted and hidden. For the most part you just see fleeting glimpses of the heavenly vistas. I wish you could "see more." But you can see enough. With views like this, and two of the greatest places in the world on either side (Manhattan and Brooklyn), and the fact that it is free to cross... I don't know how it can not be a five star bridge. Bravo to NYC for keeping it free, too. Anyway if you hate men this bridge is for you. Maybe that's why I like it so much. You can say whatever you like about the Manhatin' Bridge but one thing is for sure. It's perfect for Manhatin'. read more

How we love the Manhattan Bridge. Driving from Carroll Gardens to pick up my Grandson at his Williamsburg Preschool requires navigating the BQE at an extremely busy hour. What a time savings comes from exiting into Manhattan over the Manhattan Bridge then back into Brooklyn over the Williamsburg Bridge. Voila!! Grandma isn't late for pickup. But the really cool thing, which my Grandson loves, is to travel the lower level with the subway on the adjacent track. It never grows old for a preschooler. read more

The view from the Manhattan Bridge was spectacular, and I could see the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the Staten Island Ferry.