Free. Bike rentals nearby ($15-20/hour)
Sunset — most beautiful light. Early morning — empty. Evening — bridge and skyline lit up. Avoid midday in summer — hot.
From Manhattan: subway 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. From Brooklyn: A/C to High Street. Walk takes ~30-45 minutes.
Walk on pedestrian path, Gothic towers, views of Statue of Liberty and skyscrapers. On Brooklyn side — DUMBO with restaurants.
DUMBO (Washington & Water St corner) — classic shot with bridge and Empire State. From bridge middle — Manhattan panorama.
Open 24/7 for pedestrians and cyclists. Best morning or sunset
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Manhattan to Brooklyn — skyline ahead, prettier. DUMBO has many cafes and parks to rest.
Yes, bridge is well-lit and popular. But be aware on approaches to the bridge.
Useful tips for visiting Brooklyn Bridge
Walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn — skyline will be ahead of you. Sunset — perfect time.
In DUMBO (Brooklyn side) — coffee at Time Out Market, pizza at Juliana's, ice cream at Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.
Average temperature by month