Connecting Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn Heights, this iconic bridge is an architectural marvel known the world over. Completed in 1883, this suspension bridge with its visually familiar stone arches has been featured in many Hollywood blockbusters including: Spider-Man, The French Connection, Enchanted, Sex and the City, I Am Legend, Cloverfield, Godzilla, Deep Impact, Moonstruck, and Sophie's Choice. Fun fact: in order to prove its safety, P.T. Barnum once crossed the bridge with 21 elephants. Today, this bridge averages nearly 29K pedestrians and over 103K vehicles PER DAY. Although I've been in NYC a handful of times, I've only ever walked across this bridge once in my life. Started on the Manhattan side and made my way over to Brooklyn, before walking it back over to Manhattan. All in, took me about 20mins with multiple stops for photos. On both ends of the bridge, you'll find a variety of merchants hawking their goods. Although there is substantially more on the Manhattan side than Brooklyn. A lot of the vendors will carry the same goods, but the prices are not all made equal. I recommend walking a bit deeper in if you spot something you like to see if you can find it cheaper. You can always double back if you cannot find it again. The pedestrian promenade is pretty wide and accommodates a pretty heavy flow of foot traffic, with plenty of room to stop to take pictures. And speaking of pictures, you'll definitely be treated to gorgeous, unobstructed views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the East River walking in either direction. There is also separate protected bicycle path which is great in preventing collisions between pedestrians and cyclists. Come here on a beautiful day like I did and enjoy the extra cardio while soaking up the view. It's definitely worth it and something you should do at least once when visiting NYC. read more

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Finally accomplished my walk across the Brooklyn Bridge during this quick day trip to NYC. The walk itself was easy, elevated above the road, but a bit crowded starting from the Manhattan side. Along the way I passed hawkers selling their tourist trinkets, knockoff bags, food and drink. However once past the first bridge tower then the crowds started to thin out and was quieter as headed down towards the Brooklyn side. The bridge is an icon and the walk brought me closer to its distinctive design. Views were beautiful and clear that Friday afternoon. Periodic signs provided the bridge history. Overall finished the walk across in less than 30 minutes. read more

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I love walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Whether you're a local, tourist, or regular visitor like myself, it's something everyone should do at least once. It's one of the most iconic structures in the world. The architecture and infrastructure of this bridge are mind-blowing. Many folks use the bridge in pedestrian as well as via motor vehicles form as their daily route. The views from the bridge are just incredible. As others have mentioned, it takes a good 30 minutes to walk and it goes by quickly. Don't hesitate to do it. Walk the bridge! It's a bucketlist item for sure. read more

This is an iconic part of experiencing nyc. There are so many view points of the skyline, bridge, and Statue of Liberty. Not only can you experience nyc downtown, but then you can explore Brooklyn as well. We got breakfast in Chinatown and then spent an hour crossing the bridge, and then got lunch in Brooklyn and subwayed back to our manhattan hotel. Make sure you make this part of your nyc visit. read more

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Do the walk whether it's from Brooklyn to Manhattan or Manhattan to Brooklyn. Not as far as you think. You can get some really good pictures as well as a lot of steps. Definitely a must especially if you're just doing interesting things in NYC and Brooklyn. read more

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The Hubs had an ankle issue but he was a trooper and walked across the bridge with us from DUMBO to Manhattan. It was more for the experience in itself and bragging rights of actually making it across the bridge. The views were stunning! The experience alone is what really makes this worthwhile. Why we never thought of doing this or heard of this on prior trips is funny. It's totally do-able and not so crowded where we felt pressured to walk faster. There's plenty of time to stop, look and take photos along the way. At the very end when we arrived in Manhattan, we rewarded ourselves with the goodies from the food trucks! read more

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The walk over the bridge is absolutely worth crossing. The views of the city and skyline are amazing, and walking across its a true cool experience. Whether it's your first visit or not, it's one of those iconic spots that you should experience at least once. A definite must-do in NYC. read more

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Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic place that fully met my expectations. Walking above the river with views of Manhattan is an unforgettable experience. The bridge is beautifully maintained and its architecture is truly impressive. Even though there are more tourists here, the atmosphere is excellent and definitely worth it. It was a very pleasant experience during my visit to New York. The bridge offers amazing panoramas, and throughout the walk I constantly felt a sense of uniqueness. I really liked the blend of history and the modern city in a single view. The atmosphere is lively, yet still very enjoyable. It's an ideal place for a walk as well as for stopping and admiring the views. read more

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I would recommend all first timers to walk the park first, because you get a different view than being in the bridge. The park is a nice walk and you can even see the cute Van Leewans ice cream shop building in the background. To get to the actual bridge entrance, you have to take a 7 minute walk or so under the bridge and take steps up to it. There are signs leading you to it. Before the bridge, stop by Joe's coffee shop to get a cup of coffee, because the street is blocked off over there so that you can take pictures of the Manhattan bridge. Really nice rest stop. To get to the Brooklyn Bridge walkway from the Brooklyn side, head towards DUMBO and find the entrance at the intersection of Washington Street and Prospect Street, or near Cadman Plaza East/Tillary Street, using the stairs located under the bridge, which offer a great view of the Manhattan Bridge before you get to the main walkway. Eve try one should do this walk if you have never done so! read more

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For anyone visiting New York, it's a must visit. We went around 4:00pm and were able to catch the sunset going across the bridge and the city lights coming back. It's beautiful to be able to witness the sunset and amazing to see the city lights light up. It's a place worth visiting! read more

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Today the weather is perfect , we are walking on the beautiful bridge with a gorgeous views , It take about 30min so walking to cross the bridge, definitely is worth the time ! read more

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When visiting a massive geographical area like New York City comes to mind, I highly encourage and recommend checking out the iconic "Brooklyn Bridge". This is one of the most beloved (and oldest) bridges in the New York area as it was built way back in the 1870's and has been opened since 1883. Since then, millions upon millions of cars and pedestrians have crossed this historic bridge as it is as recognizable as many other landmarks in the city including the "Statue of Liberty", the "Empire State Building", and "Grand Central Station". I visited here (on the Manhattan side) during the afternoon on Thursday 10/9/2025 at around 2:45pm as I arrived via-Subway (from Times Square). Since there are numerous ways to arrive here (whether its by taxi cab, bicycle, rideshare, bus, or even car), this area (at least from the Lower Manhattan side) is quite a bit more calmer than the busier parts of the city. There are also plenty of signs directing you where to go as accessibility is quite simple once you eventually get to the bridge itself. During my walk, there were quite a few vendors along the way, many of which were not pushy or pressuring you to buy things. However, I did score some New York City magnets (for $1/ea) while keeping myself hydrated with a bottled water (for $2/ea). Some of the other vendors sell hats, handbags, keychains, and other tourist-related merchandise for purchase. Many of these vendors are cash only so keep that in mind. As for the bridge itself, it is roughly a 1-mile walk from one end to the other. It has a Gothic Revival look as this was modern construction at its finest during the late-19th century. As for usage and accessibility, the top deck is exclusively used for pedestrians to get to-from Brooklyn/Manhattan and vice-versa. The lower decks are dropped below (roughly 11 feet) and run parallel to the top deck for vehicles that travel eastbound or westbound. This bridge in general is an absolute masterpiece and work of art and every view is visually stunning. Here, you can see unobstructed views of the Statue of Liberty and a vast majority of the New York City skyline. All in all, this is a must see if you have never been here before. Even for locals that commute/work in the neighboring boroughs, this bridge really gives New York that distinctive recognizable look that stands out from every other metropolitan area in America. Whether its a movie being filmed, a social media influencer, or a postcard, the "Brooklyn Bridge" is one of the top bridges in the country, let alone the world. My rating, a unanimous five stars. read more

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2025: Walked end to end again. But this time from manhattan to brooklyn route. Still a beauty read more

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Finally checking off this bucket list item off my travel list. Brooklyn Bridge is a must visit when in New York City. This is an iconic bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. The pathways seem like a maze, however the night walk provides stunning views of Manhattan. The gothic style towers are made of granite and features the iconic arches. One is on the Manhattan side and the other on the Brooklyn side. The roadway hangs on steel suspenders. The entrance to the bridge on the Manhattan side starts at east side of city hall. Total walking time was around 35 minutes which included a few photo op stops. The total distance walked is 1.3 miles. The path is divided by a white line. One side is for pedestrians and the other is for bikes. The midway point of the bridge is the ideal spot to view and take photos of downtown Manhattan, New York Harbor, and Statue of Liberty. I'll definitely come back to try a daytime walk across the bridge. read more

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i really love this bridge hahaha it's busy and beautiful for a reason and there's just so much to do in this area -- it's a long walk across but i've done it 2+ times now it's not too bad read more

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I really thought I'd have a better experience, but the heat, long walk, and constant street vendors made this a subpar experience. It was so crowded. There was nowhere to sit if maybe you were a child or elderly person, and if you forgot to bring water, expect to pay $6-$10 for what is probably tap water. The only thing I enjoyed was being able to see the Statue of Liberty, and just overall great views of the city. I doubt I'll be back. read more

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The Brooklyn Bridge is a staple in New York. I've been to NYC twice in 2025, and I visited it both times--during the day and at night. Both were amazing experiences! There's a good amount of local vendors here. I highly recommend you walk from NYC to Brooklyn through the bridge. read more

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DON'T FORGET TO RECORD AN OUTDOOR WALK ON YOUR FITNESS DEVICE FOR RECORD! So surreal. I've seen the Brooklyn Bridge in paintings, movies, TV shows--even on the black-and-white shower curtain hanging in my own bathroom. But to stand on it, to see it stretch across the East River in person... there's something almost sacred about that moment. The bridge has watched over so much history since it opened in 1883--connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning generations, revolutions in architecture, and waves of change in New York itself. It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge ever built, and at the time, the longest in the world. Now, it's an icon etched into the heart of the city and the people who walk it. Surprisingly, the best view isn't at the Manhattan entrance. The most breathtaking moment is when you're looking back from the Brooklyn side--skyline in the distance, the cables framing it all like a work of art. Getting there is part of the experience. Once you reach the District and Federal Courthouses, just follow the signs--or follow the crowd. They'll lead you to one of the most unforgettable walks you can take in New York. read more

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I love the brooklyn bridge!! I've visited the last three times I've been to New York. I don't know what it is, maybe it's the industrial steel look, the history, and the beautiful views of the city. There's also some nice eating places on the brooklyn side. If you have a chance and the day isn't too hot, I highly recommend visiting! read more

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Iconic and historical location with amazing views of an awesome city. What more could you want? It's beautiful and definitely worth the walk. I will make it a priority to walk the bridge anytime I visit NYC. read more

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Brooklyn bridge is an iconic, I fortunate enough to say I walk this bridge many many times throughout the years with family and can't get enough of the views of the city when crossing from Brooklyn side. This bridge is beautiful and it's a symbol structure of this city's history will forever be timeless. I've walked on this bridge many times and seeing the skyline changed through the years. I've walked this bridge when the twin towers were still up and not there. I've seen the freedom tower being built walking this bridge. I've walk this bridge when the freedom Tower is completed. I've walked this bridge when other towers being built. I've seen this skyline change a lot and it's still beautiful.. I have some of the fondest memories as a kid as far as I can remember, I remember riding on a seat in back of a bike and some of my family members biked through Brooklyn and over the bridge and back. I remember walking with family and heading over to Chinatown. Those are some really good core memories. You can get really good views of the bridge and of the city if you go visit the Brooklyn Promenade park you can also go to Brooklyn Bridge park, which is below on the water sometimes in life the best things are free and these are one of them, you can make memories here. There is gift, shops, restaurants, and other businesses in the area lots of tourists and locals, is best to go on a nice breezy day. If you're into the hot weather go for a jog whatever your preference is. When crossing over you will see plaques on some information regarding the bridge the founders, the builders the distance of the bridge when it was built, etc. They are also professional photographers that can take photos and get your photo printed there. photos running about 10 to 15 bucks apiece even though. you're not supposed to sell he might find some vendors with souvenirs, hats, etc. while crossing. If you're traveling by train high Street train stop is the stop you're getting off. The A,C lines take you there from Brooklyn side or if you're crossing from Manhattan to Brooklyn, you can get off at Brooklyn Bridge, City Hall Station the 4,5,6 lines on the Manhattan side. This is must do outdoor activity go out take a walk go sight see definitely an experience. read more

Oldest bridge in New York City. Walked this bridge a couple of times in my life with my school and by myself and friends. This bridge is very short compared to other bridges and you can finish it in less than 30 minutes if you just keep walking the whole time. The bridge consists of wooden planks and the planks got large gaps so you can accidentally drop something into the water. One time I accidentally dropped a pencil on a field trip and it went into the water. Such a bummer. The bridge also shakes from time to time due to the cars passing by. Anyways, this bridge is a nice bridge to walk on for dates or with family. Can get crowded pretty easily and it's kind of tough to bike because of the huge crowds of tourists walking on the bridge. There are many vendors by the entrance on the Manhattan side and just too many people. Nice landscape and skyscrapers that you can see from this bridge. And if you're going at night then all the buildings are all lit up and very beautiful for pictures and sightseeing. read more

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Brooklyn Bridge is full of compositional gifts -- from symmetry to chaos. I focused on textures, framing, and geometry this time. If you're practicing structure-based composition, this bridge is a goldmine. What do you look for when shooting urban spaces -- lines, light, or life? Share your thoughts Let's build better visuals together. Shot on Fujifilm XT4 | 35mm Street structure study #01 read more

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We stayed in Tribeca, and it was close to the Brooklyn Bridge, so I went there for my morning run. It is one mile across, so I went "there and back again"! It was a nice run, especially approaching the towers - or abutments. Of course there were instagram girls having photos taken. Was a great and beautiful landmark! read more

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I was in New York City recently for an event and I saw the Brooklyn Bridge, up close and personal. This is a magnificent piece of history that has stood the test of time! read more

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Never thought I'd walk across the 1.1 mile long Brooklyn Bridge but I can say I have checked it off the bucket list. This is a very lively bridge with so many people from different walks of life crossing it. There are street performers along the bridge as well. Walking this bridge is a must as the views are immaculate! read more

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I love how there's little stepping stool boxes for tourists to take photos with the bridge. There's also a nice little park to walk around the water and a food hall read more

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Lovely bridge for a walk. It can get mobbed on nice days but if you have patience it can be a nice stroll. Enjoy the views read more

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In A Nutshell: -I have been fortunate enough to walk the Brooklyn Bridge a couple of times. -A good strategy if you have both the time & energy is to walk it from Brooklyn into Manhattan. -If you fly into JFK, you can take the Airtrain close to the bridge. -Walking it only once into Manhattan saves you time & money especially if you are staying on Manhattan. -It also offers a cool way to be welcomed into NYC. Overall, it wasn't very crowded the day I went & I enjoyed watching an Air Force C-17 fly over the city skyline too. read more

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historical bridge. I walk by this bridge almost every weekend to Chinatown but this was my first time ever asking the whole bridge. Worth the time spent and need to come back for the night time view. I know nothing about its history but after reading it online, very shocked with it! read more

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great view of brooklyn and manhattan skyline. but so crowded. classic walk. walk to brooklyn and enjoy the area there, the waterfront. read more

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Per Wikipedia: "The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable-stayed suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the longest suspension bridge in the world when opened, with a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and a deck 127 ft (38.7 m) above mean high water. The span was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge or the East River Bridge but was officially renamed the Brooklyn Bridge in 1915." Got to drive over the bridge, see it during my tours both by land and river while in New York. It is an impressive bridge and something that every tourist should go see. What's interesting is that this is the second bridge I have used that was built by John A. Roebeling, since he also did a suspension bridge in Cincinatti, OH. Cool for me I guess, since I love art and architecture. read more

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My walking grounds for five days while in town for business. I was in town in June and planned to walk the bridge but my schedule got in the way. Returning unexpectedly in October, I seized the opportunity to check Brooklyn Bridge off my list. It's a tourist destination within itself: lots of people and families walking the bridge all times of day and night. Well lit, polite walkers, there is a separate path for bikers. The bridge is well light and provides some pretty amazing skyline and photo op opportunities. I can't wait to return again next year! read more

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Not sure what I was hoping for when I stopped by, but it is a bridge? I Definitely super packed with a lot of foot traffic and tourists everywhere all trying to take the best shots. It is interesting to see what people do to get the perfectct shot. I did really love the view of the ocean. I only went during the day, but I bet it would look great at night too! read more

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Another check on my bucket list ! To walk the Brooklyn Bridge! It was the perfect morning for it too! The weather was beautiful. It was peaceful ! All of the tourist taking pictures. People were friendly and offered to take my picture for me! read more

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Super cool bridge. Very iconic and you can see both Midtown and Manhattan. Extremely crowded though that made it nearly impossible to take good photos. Also, accessibility was quite hard since its a pretty long walk but thats the best way to sightsee right? read more

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The Brooklyn bridge is a staple to walk across if you are visiting NYC, and looking for a nice walk with views! You can see the entire city and get some really nice sunset photos if you're there at that time. We started in the financial district and ended in the Brooklyn area (and then got lunch), which was really nice. One thing to prepare yourself for - the bridge is PACKED with people! Highly recommend checking out, and walking across, the Brooklyn Bridge at least once! read more

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The Brooklyn Bridge is so fun and it gets your steps in really good. The visuals are amazing and you can see all the water and the boats. It's so fun so cool and so awesome. There are so many so many so many so fun stuff and you can see all of Brooklyn basically it is such a nice view and so cool and so awesome and so so so so so so so so so fun it looked like it took years and years and years and years and years and years and years and years and years and years and years and years to make, but it actually only took about four years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the Brooklyn Bridge. It is so fun so fun and so fun so fun so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so fun and epic read more

It was a great walk to Brooklyn and back. The weather was perfect. Take water! There are vendors selling beverages and snacks as well. read more

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My favorite NYC bridge. Seeing the Brooklyn Bridge after a long time away from my hometown is like a warm hug. This iconic bridge provides a gorgeous juxtaposition of stone, neo-Gothic architecture against the shiny pillars of steel skyscrapers viewed from the Brooklyn side. There's nothing like a refreshing jog or walk across the bridge on a warm spring or a crisp fall day. read more

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