Suggestions for Bridge near Brooklyn

Conrad G. • January 30, 2018My favorite bridge in New York, possibly in the whole world. The views are incredible.

Surinder V. • July 1, 2012nice bridge......great view of brooklyn and NYC

Dens • April 24, 2013Walking over the bridge -- day, dusk, night -- is one of the best experiences you can have in New York. Bring a date. Make out!

Crystal • May 28, 2018A pleasant place to grab something from one of the food stands (Rice & Miso is great) and eat lunch.

Kimmie O. • July 27, 2020Lovely views of the city & the water!

Jeff W. • October 29, 2013Very cool modern bridge connecting Brooklyn Heights with the waterfront. Enjoy the bounce in your step!

Karl W. • August 13, 2016Beautiful park with views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.

Hector • December 19, 2015Incredibly beautiful and luxurious apartments on this nice walk along the river with continuous unobstructed views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge

Lydia B. • January 26, 2015Don't hesitate to take risk (like stepping above the hole where you can see the car under..) to take the best picture of this amazing bridge.

adriana s. • June 3, 2012great place to rest by the water of the east river and a spectacular view of the bridge together with the new Tower one coming up

David B. • October 7, 2011Beautiful park underneath the approaches to two bridges. Consistently inspiring view.

Peter W. • April 5, 2015Check out the pedestrian bridge connecting the bike and pedestrian walkways on either side and get a great view of the trains passing below!

Fodor's Travel • September 9, 2015There are two times each year when people are allowed to cross the bridge under their own power: for the New York City marathon held every November, and during the Five Boro Bike Tour each May.

Chucktown Creative • October 14, 2013One of the greatest views of the city from this bridge - FREE! Don't miss out on walking the Brooklyn Bridge!

Sheetal J. • December 17, 2021Great views of lower Manhattan and the bridge

Nick J. • August 9, 2014There's not much to it, but that is what makes it great.

Andrew M. • May 31, 2010On the rockaway side, there's usually a food truck parked on the road not far from the bridge exit. This truck has an excellent taco, chili dogs, and milkshakes. Give it a try.

Anthony R. • December 30, 2011It actually goes up every so often and takes about 7 mins for the whole process.

Charley B. • October 28, 2013Was kool to see the bridge open up on the belt parkway

NYC DOT • December 23, 2011Bike across the bridge to get to Old Stone House – a reconstructed 1699 Dutch farmhouse that was central to the Battle of Brooklyn during the American Revolution.

#ultrafacts • August 21, 2012Watch what you say around the swans. They have USSR-era infared cameras inside their "beaks."

Matthew B. • October 13, 2018It’s... a slow bridge

NYC DOT • December 23, 2011Slow down! The bridge roadways are narrower than the approaching streets.

Ross G. • April 26, 2013Woodwork Brooklyn one block away shots and beer. Mac n cheese

Robin A. • May 26, 2018Great place to sit down for a bit and take in the beautiful view of the bridge together with Manhattan

Warren B. • October 29, 2013Klaus the Soused Gnome

Rayyan S. • September 13, 2011Have a bicycle with u, u get to enjoy so much more

NYC DOT • December 23, 2011Driving or biking? Put down the phone!

Andrew F. • August 30, 2016Awesome view of the gowanas canal. Needs a bigger bike lane tho.