“A New York icon, the Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first steel suspension bridge.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"A walk across its promenade—a boardwalk elevated above the roadway, shared by pedestrians, in-line skaters, and cyclists—takes about 40 minutes and delivers exhilarating views."
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Concierge
"When it was completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was a marvel of civil engineering—the longest suspension bridge in the world."
Travel + Leisure
"A stroll along this span is an only-in-New York experience that provides an up-close sense of the city's true grandeur."
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Not For Tourists
"The granddaddy of them all. Walking toward Manhattan at sunset is as good as it gets."
Afar Magazine
"A stroll across the 5,989-foot-long bridge is a quintessential New York experience."
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Pedestrians should stay on the south (harbor) side of the walkway, bicycles on the north.
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