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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO

Walk the historic 1883 bridge from Manhattan to DUMBO's cobbled streets and skyline views.

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Time needed
1.5 hours
Entry
Free
Best time
Sunrise or sunset
Area
Brooklyn

Walk across the historic bridge to DUMBO for the classic skyline and Manhattan Bridge views.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038

  • Start: Begin at City Hall (Manhattan) and walk toward Brooklyn for skyline views behind you — or start in Brooklyn to face Manhattan.
  • Length: About 1.8 km; 25–40 minutes on foot.
  • Bikes: Stay in the pedestrian lane.

The story of the Brooklyn Bridge

When it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world and the first to use steel wire cables. Its Gothic stone towers became symbols of New York.

DUMBO ("Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass") is a former warehouse district with cobblestone streets, parks and the famous view of the Manhattan Bridge framed by brick buildings on Washington Street.

Best time to visit

Best season

Spring and autumn.

Best time of day

Sunrise for few people; sunset for light.

Midday

Very crowded on weekends.

Tips before you go

  • Walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn early in the morning to avoid crowds.
  • Photograph the Manhattan Bridge from Washington Street in DUMBO.
  • Relax in Brooklyn Bridge Park after the walk.

Best hotels near the Brooklyn Bridge

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

The Plaza

Legendary hotel on Central Park South.

See prices

The Langham, New York

Spacious rooms near the Empire State Building.

See prices

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Waterfront hotel with Manhattan views.

See prices
All hotels near the Brooklyn Bridge

What's around the Brooklyn Bridge

  • Brooklyn Bridge ParkWaterfront park.
  • Jane's CarouselHistoric carousel.
  • Brooklyn Heights PromenadeSkyline viewpoint.
  • City HallManhattan end.

Questions travellers ask

How long does it take to walk?

25–40 minutes.

When was it built?

Opened in 1883.

Where is the famous photo spot?

Washington Street in DUMBO.

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