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Washington Street, DUMBO

A sight in DUMBO, Brooklyn, free to visit and worth about 15 minutes. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Washington Street, DUMBO in DUMBO, Brooklyn
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Why go

The cobblestone street framing the Manhattan Bridge for the classic photo.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Brooklyn, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Jane's Carousel and Juliana's. At about 15 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
DUMBO
Price
Free
Time needed
15 min
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Brooklyn. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Jane's Carousel

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

    Activity · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Juliana's

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

    Food · DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Juliana's

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

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    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 · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Brooklyn Bridge Park

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

    Outdoors · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    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 · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Washington Street, DUMBO is a stop on our NYC Cultural Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Brooklyn

2 more curated sights in Brooklyn. See the full Brooklyn guide.

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

Our climate figures for Brooklyn 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 Washington Street, DUMBO itself, we suggest: Early morning.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Washington Street, DUMBO, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Water St & Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Coordinates
40.70321, -73.98959
Destination
Brooklyn, New York

Washington Street, DUMBO: quick answers

How much time do you need at Washington Street, DUMBO?

Plan on about 15 minutes at Washington Street, DUMBO. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Washington Street, DUMBO?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Stand at Washington and Water St; go early for empty streets.

Is Washington Street, DUMBO free?

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

Where is Washington Street, DUMBO?

Washington Street, DUMBO is at Water St & Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA, in DUMBO. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Washington Street, DUMBO?

Washington Street, DUMBO appears on NYC Cultural Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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