Suggestions for Bridge near Brooklyn

R* • March 22, 2011Experience the best view of Manhattan from here. Try to go to the small park in DUMBO next to the bridge and have a look at the stunning view!!!

Phil B. • July 26, 2015The best view on the DUMBO side of the bridge. Catch the ferry there in the summer and have lunch at Shake Shack or under the archway of the bridge, where you can devour amazing food truck food!

Nick J. • August 11, 2014Hands down the best bridge in Brooklyn.

Staff Picks • June 13, 2014[event] The DUMBO Improvement District is thrilled to bring back epic World Cup Viewing Parties! Fans can bring picnic blankets & enjoy local food vendors. Starting Saturday, 6/14, 12-9pm, free.

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!

Stephanie L. • September 1, 2014The promenade is a great side view of Brooklyn bridge. Free live screening of the US open (and food). Great for picnics and a short walk to pier 5 for the weekend smorgasburg food markets.

Giovanni C. • August 22, 2017A must. Walk the Brooklin bridge from Manhattan and enjoy the skyline at sunset

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.

The Vitamin Shoppe • March 15, 2012Take in the beautiful view from the Brooklyn Bridge and lace up your sneakers for a run or a walk across!

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

Theresa L. • April 26, 2013Beautiful bridge!! Beautiful view too

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

Village Voice • November 3, 2010The Village Voice voted this Best Small Bridge in our Best Of New York Poll!

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.

Michael L. • August 24, 2013It sucks, what ocean liners are coming thru that this bridge is always open? Weld it shut and make them go around

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.

Daniel S. • November 15, 2011This bridge is actually called Ocean Avenue Bridge.

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

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

Sass Conf • October 6, 2013Stunning views of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge. Get a cone from Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

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

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

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

nycHealthy • August 20, 2012Make NYC Your Gym on your bike! Check-in at Metropolitan Avenue Bridge and for more info on Making NYC Your Gym visit: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J

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