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Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO Walk

New York, United States · New York walking route

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the definitive New York experiences. The wooden promenade of the 1883 bridge passes beneath its Gothic arches, suspended between the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn. On the far side wait DUMBO's converted warehouses, the famous Washington Street photo frame, and the riverside park. Time it for sunset and the skyline becomes the walk's great reward.

Distance
4.1 km
Estimated Time
~100 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Stops
4
Route Type
Linear

Stops on the Route

  1. City Hall Park

    The Manhattan-side starting point; the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian ramp begins beside the park.

  2. DUMBO & Washington Street

    This leg crosses the wooden promenade of the Brooklyn Bridge, with harbour panoramas beneath the Gothic arches. On the far side wait DUMBO's cobbled streets and the iconic Manhattan Bridge photo frame.

  3. Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 1)

    The riverside park whose lawns hold the best views of the Manhattan skyline.

  4. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    A tree-lined terrace walk; the route ends on this calm viewing balcony.

Getting There

Start from Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall station (4, 5, 6 trains). Return from York St (F) or High St (A, C) in DUMBO.

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