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Sight DUMBO, New York City

Brooklyn Bridge

A sight in DUMBO, New York City, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO, New York City
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Why go

1883 bridge with a pedestrian promenade over the East River.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in New York City, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
DUMBO
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond New York City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Brooklyn Bridge

    The 1883 bridge's raised wooden walkway is open to pedestrians around the clock; the walk takes about 30 minutes.

    Activity · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Brooklyn Bridge

    1883 suspension bridge with a raised pedestrian walkway and Manhattan skyline views.

    Activity · Brooklyn · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    The River Café

    Barge restaurant under the Brooklyn Bridge, open since 1977, with a five-course New Year's Eve dinner and live band.

    Food · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Jane's Carousel

    Restored 1922 carousel in a glass pavilion by Jean Nouvel, on the water between the two bridges.

    Activity · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Brooklyn Bridge Park

    Waterfront park on old piers with lawns, Jane's Carousel and skyline views.

    Outdoors · Brooklyn · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Juliana's

    Coal-oven pizzeria from Patsy Grimaldi steps from the bridge.

    Food · Brooklyn · 0.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Brooklyn Bridge is a stop on our Hudson Valley by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in New York City

3 more curated sights in New York City. See the full New York City guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Brooklyn Bridge itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full New York City weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Brooklyn Bridge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
New York, NY 10038, USA
Coordinates
40.70609, -73.99686
Destination
New York City

Brooklyn Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Brooklyn Bridge?

Plan on about an hour at Brooklyn Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Brooklyn Bridge?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Walk from Brooklyn toward Manhattan for skyline views.

Is Brooklyn Bridge free?

Yes, we list Brooklyn Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Brooklyn Bridge?

Brooklyn Bridge is at New York, NY 10038, USA, in DUMBO. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Brooklyn Bridge?

Brooklyn Bridge appears on Hudson Valley by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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