Brooklyn Bridge, New York City: Hours, Address, Brooklyn Bridge Reviews: 4.5/5
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge provides passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan for motorists, trains, bicycles and pedestrians. One of the primary symbols of New York City, it is a marvel of design and provides spectacular views of the city's skyline.
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9,452 within 5 kms

The River Cafe
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0.4 km££ - £££ • American • Brew Pub • Bar

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388
0.4 km££ - £££ • Quick Bites • American • Seafood

Il Brigante
409
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0.3 km££ - £££ • American • Southwestern • Bar

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
1,012
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NC0114
Sheffield, UK67 contributions
Jan 2022
As a first-timer in NY, I loved this walk. Not only is it free, of course, but you get a terrific view of the landmarks from both sides of the river. Trouble is, everyone else has the same idea, so expect crowds….souvenirs are cheaper here than in town, too. Add it to your itinerary; you’ll be glad you did.
Written 21 May 2022
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Julio M
Lima, Peru159 contributions
Apr 2022
a great experience to cross this stunning bridge a take great pictures of the city, very safe and crowded but it worth the experience
Written 20 May 2022
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srpanderson70
Milton, FL296 contributions
May 2022
Had to walk a mile to get to the entrance of the walkway to walk across the bridge, but it was so worth it!! The fog had set in so all I could see was the bridge. The skyline had been wiped out of sight. It was quite an experience and I was able to mark an item off my Bucket list.
Written 18 May 2022
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Dawnie100
Shipley, UK247 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
An amazing bridge and so glad we saw it. An amazing construction. It is a beautiful structure and so worth seeing. We got the subway to Brooklyn and saw it from Brooklyn. Very busy when we went
Written 16 May 2022
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DBP55
Montreal, Canada301 contributions
Apr 2022
After passing the innumerable street vendors peddling souvenirs, you finally access the walkable passageway in the center lane of the bridge. You can see the cars below you left and right. The walkway is made of planks of wood, easy on your feet. Comfortable shoes are a must. There are few resting benches along the way. It is windy up there and there is no shade.
Lovely views of the surrounding sights, a memorable and historic walk you should not miss.
Lovely views of the surrounding sights, a memorable and historic walk you should not miss.
Written 8 May 2022
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Linda K
7 contributions
May 2022
A friend had suggested we walk the bridge and take the commuter ferry back. Once we exited the bridge, it seemed like a long way to get back to the ferry, but we enjoyed the parks, which were in full bloom.
Written 3 May 2022
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Elizabeth
17 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
On a beautiful day, walking or biking across the bridge is a great thing to do. If you don't want so much physical exertion, hop on a citi e-bike which gives you an extra boost to get across the bridge. Then walk around dumbo and sit for a drink/snack on the waterfront. Great, leisurely way to see the city.
Written 3 May 2022
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KCarr02
Coventry, UK22 contributions
Mar 2022
It is quite a sight and great to walk over. Construction is really a great visual experience. Make sure it's on your agenda.
Written 2 May 2022
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Steve Armitage
Mastic, NY43 contributions
Apr 2022
Best way to get a great view of this bridge is by taking a water craft tour which goes under the bridge.
Written 1 May 2022
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Steriani
Kozani, Greece
Could anyone please tell how much does the ticket cost per person?
StephanieSoraya
Hoorn, The Netherlands2 contributions
It's for free. You can just walk across the bridge
MarylandNana4
24 contributions
Do you walk both directions on the same walkway? Can you walk 1/2 way across and then turn around and walk back?
Marco Buratti
Mondavio, Italy468 contributions
Yes sure! Just be careful of angry cyclist!
mememelai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
hi, can you please help me.how to get to brooklyn bridge from jfk, via train.thanks
Goh H
Singapore, Singapore73 contributions
My personal favourite is to use google map, not only it gives you the direction but the train arriving time as well, hugely useful as you know New York train timing can varies especially if you missed the train
Qual o melhor endereço para tirar foto da ponte de Brookling? E poderia me passar o contato desta guia brasileira em NY?
Thaise D. B.
Maringa, PR45 contributions
Aconselharia ir a região do Dumbo, próximo ao Time out Market e ao Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vai conseguir fotos ótimas da ponte com o skyline de Manhattan ao fundo.
E não entendi se você está se referindo a alguma guia especÃfica, mas indico muito muito os serviços do Rennylton da @rennytours_nyc . Ele é brasileiro, e oferece tours guiados, além de prestar também o serviço de transfer do aeroporto até o local de hospedagem.
Sergio Ok
Salvador, BA
preço ja ntar 2 essoas no.bateaumuche
paul_schoeters2
Geel, Belgium619 contributions
It's free....no charges
Anksaakash
Mumbai, India42 contributions
Hi,
We were planning to take lyft/uber to DUMBO and then walking on Brooklyn bridge towards Manhattan. Is it possible to walk through the bridge half way through and then get a taxi from there to battery park? We don’t want to walk through the whole bridge. Kindly reply. Thanks in advance!
WaupacaTraveller
Waupaca, WI817 contributions
no. The bridge for walking is elevated above the roadway and the roadway is a highway where there is no ability to pull over unless an accident. You can rent bikes at either end and ride if you want.
SonLuvr
Columbia, MD133 contributions
We'll be driving up from MD to spend a night next to JFK before flying out the next morning and we'd like to see some sights while in the area. Would it be better to stop at the Brooklyn Bridge on the way to the hotel, or to go directly to park (free!) at the hotel and then take public transportation back to the bridge?
Also, from the Manhattan side, is it a long walk to Greenwich Village? Or is there something closer to see/walk around?
CW
New York City, NY579 contributions
As a native NYer I would not try to park near the bridge. I would go to the hotel and take public transport- though it is a long ride.
Try this- from JFK take the A train to High Street and walk either the Brooklyn bridge or even better the Manhattan bridge which leaves you in Chinatown. Walking to the village from either bridge is doable but very very long.
Ray W
Liverpool, UK435 contributions
Im staying in time square and thinking of taking the subway to Brooklyn and the walking back across to Manhattan and the 9/11 memorial
Which is the closest station to the bridge in Brooklyn and approximately how long will it take to walk
Many thanks
Valerie W
Placitas31 contributions
This is exactly what we did:) The others have given you good advice. We used Google maps to navigate the subway. Hit the little microphone symbol and then tell it "current location to (wherever you want to go) the Brooklyn bridge". Then select the transit choice (vs car, bike, walking). It will give you step by step instructions starting ]from entering the closest station to you (even which corner to enter) which trains are an option and how many stops there are. Once you get to Brooklyn the bridge is huge. Just walk towards it. We asked a police officer. He gave us a scenic route and a direct route and a great pizza place recommendation...Antonio's. When we walked in May heading towards Manhatten bikes occupied the right or NE side and pedestrians the opposite side . Watch those bikes (especially if you have kids)...they go really fast. Time will depend on how crowded it is and how much you stop to look and take pictures. Once you make it back to 911 memorial area use the new Oculus station to catch a train "uptown" to Times Square. Again use Google maps to pick train etc. We bought a one week Metro pass for 30.00 bucks plus 1.00 fee. Its easy... just go into a station to the machines. Follow the instructions or ask. There were plenty of friendly people willing to help:) It was our first time visiting NYC and the subway was a little intimadating at first but we quickly adapted. People were very willing to help so just ask if you are not sure what to do. Learn downtown means towards the 911 area and Uptown means towards Central Park/Times Square area. Have a nice visit.
Ray W
Liverpool, UK435 contributions
Im staying in time square and thinking of taking the subway to Brooklyn and the walking back across to Manhattan and the 9/11 memorial
Which is the closest station to the bridge in Brooklyn and approximately how long will it take to walk
Many thanks
Toni H
New York City, NY12 contributions
From Times Square you have a lot of options to get to the bridge. Walk to 7th and take the 2 or 3 and get off at Clark Street or walk to 8th Avenue and take the A or C to High Street. The walk should take about 1.5 to 2 hrs taking into account people traffic and sight seeing. I definitely recommend checking out the promenade on the Brooklyn side before hitting the bridge to walk back to Manhattan tons to see and eat.
ChelH
Grand Rapids, MI102 contributions
Realistically, how difficult will it be to walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan with 2 kids in a wagon on a Sunday morning? Is a pull behind wagon to big and bulky?
Wizardoz1944
Melbourne, Australia169 contributions
We are two people in our mid 70's and did this walk with ease. We did this on a weekend and it was busy, but whenever it got busy we just stopped and took in the views.
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- (0.40 km) Mr. C Seaport
- (0.48 km) 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
- (0.50 km) Hampton Inn Manhattan-Seaport-Financial District
- (0.89 km) Mint House at 70 Pine
- Restaurants near Brooklyn Bridge:
- (0.34 km) The River Cafe
- (0.37 km) The Paris Cafe
- (0.34 km) Cowgirl Seahorse
- (0.41 km) Luke's Lobster- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- (0.46 km) Il Brigante
- Attractions near Brooklyn Bridge:
- (0.36 km) East River Ferry
- (0.37 km) Manhattan By Sail - Clipper City Tall Ship
- (0.44 km) Jane's Carousel
- (0.50 km) Brooklyn Bridge Park
- (0.52 km) Blazing Saddles