| The Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect spot for taking in | | | | Stand On One of the Most Recognizable Bridges in |
| great views, enjoying a pleasant walk, and spending | | | | the World |
| time outdoors in the big city. And best of all, walking | | | | The structure itself looks cool from afar, but the bridge |
| across the Brooklyn Bridge is completely free! It's one | | | | is truly stunning to see up-close and in person. One of |
| of the best deals in New York City. | | | | the oldest suspension bridges in the country, the |
| The famous Brooklyn Bridge symbolizes New York | | | | Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. The bridge |
| City, engineering progress, and romantic love. Make | | | | crosses over the East River, connecting Manhattan |
| your trip to New York complete with a walk across | | | | and Brooklyn. |
| one of the most impressive bridges in the world. And | | | | There is something majestic about the Brooklyn Bridge. |
| remember to bring your camera. This photogenic | | | | The stately structure is a longtime favorite among film |
| landmark is a great place for taking pictures. | | | | makers, photographers, and anxious young men |
| Spectacular Views of Manhattan and the New York | | | | proposing to their girlfriends. It is easily recognized by its |
| Waterways | | | | vast web of cables that hold up the bridge deck and |
| It's about one mile from one end of the bridge to the | | | | two enormous masonry towers. |
| other. The walk is long but most will agree that the | | | | Tip for the Crossing |
| experience is definitely worth the effort. See a | | | | For the best views of the city, start in Brooklyn and |
| sweeping panoramic view of New York City including | | | | walk across the bridge toward Manhattan. To do this, |
| the Manhattan skyline and Governors Island. Down | | | | take the A or C subway train to the High Street |
| below, boats and barges glide peacefully along the | | | | station in Brooklyn. From the subway station, walk |
| river and underneath the bridge. Even the Statue of | | | | north (toward the water) on a road called Cadman |
| Liberty can be seen in the distance. | | | | Plaza East. As you pass below an overpass that is |
| Another neat thing about the Brooklyn Bridge is that | | | | the start of the bridge, look for stairs on your left. |
| the walkway is raised up above the roadway. As the | | | | Take the stairs up to the bridge walkway. As you |
| cars and taxis battle it out below, you will be safely | | | | walk toward Manhattan the view just gets better and |
| removed from the noise and commotion. And no | | | | better! On the Manhattan side, the City Hall subway |
| buses to block the view! | | | | station is conveniently located at the end of the bridge. |