Wow, would ya look at this thing! This is the Brooklyn Bridge, the symbol of New York City and one of the greatest feats of engineering by being one of the largest suspension bridges in the world. With its neo gothic architectural design, this famous old bridge is recognised around the world for doing its job connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn. You can walk it, bike it, drive it, or just stand and admire it. One way or the other, the Brooklyn Bridge, which soars over the East River, is one of New York Citys most famous routes, both for tourists and born-and-bred New Yorkers.
With the elevated pedestrian path, it not only gives you the opportunity to cross the river without being bothered by the traffic that rushes along on the level below, but it also offers a great views of the bridge towers as well as downtown Manhattan's inspiring skyline. The views alone attract millions of visitors to this bridge each year.
Gaze down the river to the
HarlemWalking Tour
, admire the soaring towers of
Wall Street
and search for the Art Deco glory of the
Chrysler Building
. See Manhattan for what it is with no cars whizzing past you only pedestrians and bicyclists that take this route for probably the same reason as you, because they love the views of this great city. So walk it, photograph it, play under it, and eat around it is a monument to engineering and you will love it.
Very close to the great bridge is the
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
, on the Brooklyn side which is great for a good stroll and views and over on the Manhattan side it is very close to great places such as
South Street Seaport
,
City Hall
,
St Pauls Chapel
and
Ground Zero