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Outdoors DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights Promenade

An outdoor spot in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Brooklyn Heights Promenade in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
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Why go

Third-of-a-mile esplanade above the East River with a straight-on view of Lower Manhattan and the harbor.

It is one of 7 curated places we feature in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights, alongside 3 activities and 3 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Brooklyn Heights
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    Quiet esplanade above the BQE with a straight-on view of Lower Manhattan.

    Sight · Brooklyn · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

    Outdoors · Brooklyn · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Juliana's

    Coal-oven pizzeria run by Patsy Grimaldi in his original Old Fulton Street building, a block from the bridge.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Juliana's

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

    Food · Brooklyn · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    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 · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Jane's Carousel

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

    Activity · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is a stop on our New York New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is our only outdoors pick in DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights; here is what else we recommend there. See the full DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on New York City

Our climate figures for DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights come from nearby New York City. 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 Heights Promenade itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New York City weather by month (covers DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights).

Getting there

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Coordinates
40.69750, -73.99730
Destination
DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights, New York

Brooklyn Heights Promenade: quick answers

How much time do you need at Brooklyn Heights Promenade?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Brooklyn Heights Promenade. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Brooklyn Heights Promenade?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: On New Year's Eve you can often see several harbor fireworks shows from here.

Is Brooklyn Heights Promenade free?

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

Which TripsCircle routes include Brooklyn Heights Promenade?

Brooklyn Heights Promenade appears on New York New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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