The Brooklyn Bridge in New York is one of the most famous and popular bridges in the world. More than 4,000 pedestrians and 3,100 cyclists cross the Brooklyn Bridge daily. And when visiting New York, don’t miss a walk or bike ride across this iconic bridge.

The Brooklyn Bridge New York

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most recognizable parts of the New York City skyline. Designed by John A. Roeblin and construction began in 1869 and was completed in 1883, the bridge is truly piece of New York City history. The Brooklyn bridge is 1825 meters long and 84 meters high.

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge

The best way to see the Brooklyn Bridge is on foot. In about 45 minutes to an hour, you can cross the bridge on foot at a leisurely pace. And the best thing to do then is to walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan so you can fully enjoy the view of the Manhattan skyline.

you should note that the Brooklyn bridge can be very crowded. Lots of New Yorkers cross the bridge to get to and from work. And the walkways are not very wide so you can’t just walk past the person in front of you.

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Brooklyn Bridge NY

Biking across the Brooklyn Bridge

Another way to explore the Brooklyn Bridge is to rent a bicycle and ride across it. Throughout the city are many City Bike pick-up points, where you can use your credit card to get a bike from the rack. the bike lane on the Brooklyn Bridge is next to the sidewalk. And Vehicular traffic takes place on a separated section of the Bridge, which is under the bike path. So you can cycle across the bridge safely.

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Fietsen NY

The Brooklyn Bridge Park

A wonderful way to take a break when walking or biking from Manhattan to Brooklyn is the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Located right under the Brooklyn Bridge on the waterfront, New York’s Brooklyn Bridge Park has stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. The park covers 34 acres and is characterized by lush park gardens and walking paths along the river.

Brooklyn Bridge Park New York
Brooklyn Bridge Park NY

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