Dumbo
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Dumbo, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. It encompasses two sections: one located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another that continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area.
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  • therichastill
    Stevenage, United Kingdom3,319 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    No Flying Elephants About ;)
    I did not realise that Dumbo is an acronym for the area - Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. This would fit in with other areas of Manhattan such as TriBeCa. It's a nicely restored area of Brooklyn and there are plenty of cobbled streets and old warehouses that have been restored for new purposes such as flats, restaurants and bars. It's definitely an area of Brooklyn that needs to be explored if you have not visited the city before. There are some amazing views of the surrounding area to admire as well as places to sit and relax after a day walking around.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 13 November 2023
  • gillk65
    Musselburgh, United Kingdom646 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go to Dumbo and explore
    Been to NY a few times and crossed the bridge once but never set foot in Brooklyn. Really enjoyed wondering around this cool, funky part of the world. Great views of the two bridges , lots of good bars and cafes and restaurants. Will sending be back to explore further
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 December 2023
  • Amy D
    Mission, Texas1,052 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    DUMBO
    We love coming here when visiting NYC. We have walked the Brooklyn Bridge from the Financial District area. We have also taken the ferry from Manhattan. We have also taken the subway. It's a cute and trendy place where we can stroll peacefully, take pictures of Manhattan skyline, have a bite to eat, sit and relax. There is an amazing rooftop at Timeout Market. We have only visited during the day. We're looking forward to returning at night so that we can view the Manhattan skyline.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 December 2023
  • Michael M
    17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Atmospheric
    Great feel to the place. Got the ferry from pier 83 and had a wander around the area. Lovely shops and nice happy feel around the whole area. The skyline with the broklyn and Manhattan bridges In the background is awsome. Really great feel after the intense crowds of lower Manhattan day before
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 February 2024
  • Jack
    Old Bethpage, New York3,388 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great!
    Dumbo is a trendy waterfront neighborhood in Brooklyn. It is known for its iconic Manhattan bridge view, as well as pebble beach and Brooklyn bridge park. It is home to many good restaurants as well as a great view of the NYC skyline. I highly recommend taking a trip to Dumbo.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 May 2024
  • vickiwood
    Liverpool, United Kingdom217 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great photo opportunities
    We used the subway from Manhattan which was great. Some great photo opportunities. I would recommend arriving early as it can be busy. I have a YouTube channel @vickisworldtravel & I vlogged my experience & spent 10 days in this wonderful city.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 June 2024
  • sharrongeg
    Henderson, Nevada3,703 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A “must do” in Brooklyn.
    Best views of Manhattan we have ever seen. Such a cool area. We walked around for a few hours and enjoyed ourselves. Best part was taking pictures of both the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn bridge around sunset. We felt quite safe, but realize - this place is crowded!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 June 2024
  • DeanR
    Greater London, United Kingdom14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beware ice cream rip off at DUMBO
    Great photos. Great atmosphere early and the Time Out roif top cafe is grest. But beware ice cream van overcharging on cards - gave a single but charged triple. Lesson of always taking a receipt.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 16 June 2024
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California17,731 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Waterfront, Converted Warehouses
    This used to be a waterfront and warehouse industrial area, dominated by 2 bridges. The port functions are gone, but the waterfront is still here, now lined with beautiful park areas that draw lots of tourists. You see them exit the subway station and then walk downhill to the parks. You will find Jane's Carousel and some good places to eat and drink, plus some warehouses converted to other uses.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 September 2024
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Elizabeth L
Canton, GA7 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Meh. We had high expectations but it was not what I had envisioned. Pretty views of the water and skyline but all along the water at sunset there were people smoking marijuana. Not great when you are walking by with kids. We ended up at an over-priced area that was way to crowded for food. I don't recommend going with kids/teens.
Written 13 July 2022
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christopherbO9687MP
Acton, MA730 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is another great example of a former industrial dockyard area being repurposed for trendy shops, restaurants & apartments. There are several blocks of former industrial buildings now holding retail establishments, with several more building still undergoing renovations. This area has subway stops on either side, so it's relatively easy to get to from elsewhere in NYC.
Written 23 December 2021
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Michael W
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
Superb place to visit to get photos of Brooklyn Bridge and NYC. Would have given it 5 stara but for the experience of our visit to an ice cream van just up the bank from the main photo spots. On ordering an ice cream, he them demanded $21 for a single cone. Price in Central Park was $6. The van doesn't have any prices listed on it so just want people to be warned. Vans elsewhere on Manhattan have prices listed. The Fifty Sanesta on 50th Street was an excellent hotel for our stop. Ideal location, massive rooms and friendly staff.
Written 31 October 2022
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovers of Sergio Leone's films cannot help but be moved by seeing this glimpse of New York where the director shot one of the most famous scenes of "Once Upon a Time in America", not surprisingly also chosen as the film's poster. The DUMBO viewpoint, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is located in Brooklyn at the end of Washington Street, in a beautiful and lively area of the city. The view of the Manhattan Bridge is splendid, framing the Empire State Building at the center of the central pylons.
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Written 1 September 2023
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Noemi B
Buenos Aires, Argentina5,156 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
From this place we have some great images of the Brooklyn Bridge and the two riverside facades. Walking access to it is located on Prospect and Washington streets. Visiting DUMBO, where we had lunch, the Time Out Market stands out, a huge brick building, which was the site of port warehouses in the area; Grains, wool, and coffee were stored here. After its decline, the Time Out company turned it into a first-class gastronomic market. It is a pleasure to explore this neighborhood.
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Written 25 September 2023
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astro90
London, UK47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
DUMBO is one of my favourite spots to visit when in NYC. The atmosphere is superb. There are so many things to do around dumbo - from the time out market to watching the sunrise by the water! This is definitely a place you need to visit!
Written 29 July 2020
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The Swiss Nomad
Lugano, Switzerland3,510 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Despite having visited NY two times before, I never managed to get to the end of Brooklyn Bridge and end to Dumbo, so this time I made it a priority and so happy I did.
Between Williamsburg bridge and Brooklyn Bridge there is a cute park from which you can admire the panorama, and a beach where you can relax and sit down.
The place where everyone takes pictures (with the Williamsburg bridge in the background) was very busy so we simply passed by quickly, and we happily noticed most people don't even bother to continue until the park, which is a real gem. There are also cafes and restaurants along the way.
Written 15 March 2020
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CumfyCritter
Glasgow, UK388 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
DUMBO is an up and coming, redeveloped area with some amazing architecture and places to eat/drink and shop. It is very busy with lots of photo opportunities and you can also see the gorgeous traditional carousel at the front, but can only go inside it's protective glass enclosure 2 days a week. You can still see it well though. A really nice area to wander around and explore. You can also cross the Brooklyn Bridge from here.
Written 1 February 2020
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,319 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
I did not realise that Dumbo is an acronym for the area - Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. This would fit in with other areas of Manhattan such as TriBeCa.

It's a nicely restored area of Brooklyn and there are plenty of cobbled streets and old warehouses that have been restored for new purposes such as flats, restaurants and bars.

It's definitely an area of Brooklyn that needs to be explored if you have not visited the city before. There are some amazing views of the surrounding area to admire as well as places to sit and relax after a day walking around.
Written 13 November 2023
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DeanR
Greater London, UK14 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Great photos. Great atmosphere early and the Time Out roif top cafe is grest. But beware ice cream van overcharging on cards - gave a single but charged triple. Lesson of always taking a receipt.
Written 16 June 2024
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