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Brooklyn Bridge

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 104 attractions in Brooklyn
Traveller Description: Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do if you want a great view of Manhattan.   If you don't want to grab a taxi, you can get to the bridge... more »
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Attraction type: Bridge
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: City Hall Park Brooklyn, NY

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Reviews of Brooklyn Bridge

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5 of 5 stars
Florida
15 Jul 2007
9/10 found this review helpful

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is a marvelous experience for all ages. The pedestrian walkway starts on Adams Street, which is just a 5 minute walk north, (if that), from the Jay Street/Borough Hall subway station. We were there on a weekend morning, and the area in my opinion, is 100% safe. The grade is easy, and one can go... more

22 Jun 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Worth the walk. Crowded. Free more

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5 of 5 stars
Warrington, United Kingdom
22 Apr 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

I was in NYC for the first time and as far as im concerned, a walk across this iconic bridge was a must do. I wasnt disappointed. It is best walking from the Brooklyn side so you get the great panorama of manhattan getting ever bigger before it swallows you whole. more

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5 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
3 Apr 2006
13/13 found this review helpful

I got the idea to walk across the bridge from this forum. We had so much fun! It was midnight and the bridge was very well patrolled by police on bikes. There were Japanese schoolgirls, Australians and a group of German students. The view was lovely. Brooklyn was very quiet but looked safe. If you begin on the Brooklyn side,... more

19 Feb 2006
13/14 found this review helpful

Walking the Brooklyn Bridge brings you the best view of the City. It not only provides a beautiful view of the skyline of NYC but also of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge is only 0.8 mile long. You can take the subway to the Brooklyn side and walk your way to Manhattan. There are... more

21 Dec 2005
5/7 found this review helpful

Brooklyn Bridge is a fabulous place for wheelchair users. The grades aren't too steep and there is barrier-free access on both Manhattan & Brooklyn Sides. Don't miss this breathtaking roll over the East River. more

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5 of 5 stars
Tokyo, Japan
3 Oct 2008

ニューヨークへ行くといつもこのブルックリンブリッジを歩いて渡ります。どこよりもニューヨークに来た!って感じが良いです。自... more

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5 of 5 stars
Arras, France
8 Apr 2008

Spectaculaire, époustanflant, a ne manquer sous aucun prétexte ! Petit tuyau : parcourer le Brooklyn Bridge dans le sens Brooklyn... more

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City Hall Park, Brooklyn, NY