new york skyline from Brooklyn side of Brooklyn Bridge
Jun 21st, 2003, 05:30 PM
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new york skyline from Brooklyn side of Brooklyn Bridge
I know there are great views of the skyline from the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Bridge but can someone tell me where to go once you get to that side. I'll be walking across the bridge but once I get there do I go left or right (north or south)? What's the area like around there? I plan to do this around dusk - will the area be fairly lively at that time of day? Also, is there a subway stop close by where I can take the subway back to Manhattan? Thanks
Jun 21st, 2003, 05:53 PM
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You'll come off the bridge into Cadman Plaza, a park. If you veer to the right (west), you will cross Cadman Plaza West, then Henry Street. You can follow almost any street (Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Clark) perpendicular to Henry west to reach the Brooklyn Heights Esplanade, a lovely, tree-lined, harbor-side walk with fine views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Financial District, and New York Harbor. This is one of the best Brooklyn neighborhoods because of its attractive townhouses, fine views, and proximity to Manhattan. It is a residential neighborhood and there will be plenty of people enjoying the same walk. Almost every subway line has a station within a 10-minute walk of the esplanade (Borough Hall, Clark St). Check your subway map and have a great walk.
Jun 21st, 2003, 06:11 PM
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Ellenem has said it all. The view from the Promenade is the best in the world, and the streets of that neighborhood have some interesting houses. The neighborhood also has some good restaurants, so why not have dinner before taking the subway back!
Jun 22nd, 2003, 09:24 AM
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Thanks ellenem. I downloaded a street map of Brooklyn and with your directions can see what I need to do. Does the esplanade go under the Bridge itself? Can I walk a ways towards uptown to get views in that direction?
Also, I was told about a great pizza place "under" the Brooklyn Bridge. Do you know where I'm talking about? And is that area fairly lively at night. I know on the Manhattan side, once you get away from South Street Seaport and go towards the bridge (through the fish market) it can get a little creepy after dark. What about the Brooklyn side? Thanks
Also, I was told about a great pizza place "under" the Brooklyn Bridge. Do you know where I'm talking about? And is that area fairly lively at night. I know on the Manhattan side, once you get away from South Street Seaport and go towards the bridge (through the fish market) it can get a little creepy after dark. What about the Brooklyn side? Thanks
Jun 22nd, 2003, 11:32 AM
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The esplanade isn't actually at water's edge--it's elevated above the Brooklyn-Queens expressway. This sounds icky, but, believe me, it's not. It is a parlklike walk that abuts the back yards of some of the finest homes in Brooklyn. It extends south from Orange St to Remsen, just along "Brooklyn Heights."
You can reach the river north of the bridge--DUMBO is the acronym meaning something like Down Under Manhattan Bridge which is just north of the Brooklyn Bridge. A former shabby factory district, this has become a chic area, though not with the same residential feel because of the nature of the former factory buildings. You may feel less safe here, though just by looks--taller factory buildings may make the streets seem dark and more desolate. There's no real water's edge promenade, though there are parks and a few overlooks. The River Cafe is here. If you found the fish market creepy, you may feel the same on some streets here.
North of the Manhattan Bridge you soon reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which cuts off all waterside access.
The pizza place, Grimaldi's, is located on an extension of Cadman Plaza West, toward its westernmost end beside the Brooklyn Bridge, a 5-10 minute walk from Cadman Plaza.
You can reach the river north of the bridge--DUMBO is the acronym meaning something like Down Under Manhattan Bridge which is just north of the Brooklyn Bridge. A former shabby factory district, this has become a chic area, though not with the same residential feel because of the nature of the former factory buildings. You may feel less safe here, though just by looks--taller factory buildings may make the streets seem dark and more desolate. There's no real water's edge promenade, though there are parks and a few overlooks. The River Cafe is here. If you found the fish market creepy, you may feel the same on some streets here.
North of the Manhattan Bridge you soon reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which cuts off all waterside access.
The pizza place, Grimaldi's, is located on an extension of Cadman Plaza West, toward its westernmost end beside the Brooklyn Bridge, a 5-10 minute walk from Cadman Plaza.
Jun 22nd, 2003, 02:47 PM
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Just a ammendment to the last person's post: you can get down to the water on the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge from Grimaldi's. Just follow the esplanade towards the bridge; when that ends, follow the street along the water to the Grimaldi's/River Cafe area, and keep going until you come to a park. The park has a sidewalk that goes right up to the water. Wouldn't do this after dark however.
Eat at Grimaldi's--the best traditional Neapolitan pie in NY!
Eat at Grimaldi's--the best traditional Neapolitan pie in NY!
Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:18 PM
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Just a few clarificaitons on previous posts, and other stuff to add...
It's the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, not the esplanade. It's very beautiful up there...all residential buildings. This gives you one of the best views of the downtown New York skyline...which is only 1/100th as impressive as it used to be, unfortunately.
A much better view can be had from Fulton Ferry Landing, which is practically under/just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. Why better? Because you also get an almost dead-on view of the Bridge here...plus the Manhattan Bridge and the Empire State building to the side. (From the Promenade, these are wayyy off to your right.) Almost every time I head down there, people are getting wedding photos taken
(and someday I hope to too ).
Fulton Ferry landing is at the end of Old Fulton Street, home to the city's best-rated pizza (Grimaldi's), a top restaurant (River Cafe) and a most excellent ice cream joint (Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory)
which is right on the landing/pier. (By the way, if you're in this hood before 7 PM on any day but Sunday, walk under the bridge on Water St. to Jacques Torres chocolate factory and try just about anything there...it's a real treat, and has become extremely popular lately).
This is a safe area, at least as long as Grimaldi's and the Ice Cream Factory are open (until 10 or 11 PM?). In fact, I just got back from there. There are lines out the door for both ice cream and pizza. (PS the ice cream place is closed Mondays!!)
To get to Fulton Landing from the Bridge Walkway, take the first stairway down to the left after crossing the bridge. Take a left, then another quick left onto Prospect. After going under the overpass, veer right down the hill (Old Fulton St) until you hit the water...it's about 4 blocks or so.
To get from Fulton Landing to the A/C train (High St Station), walk up Old Fulton Street to Cadman Plaza West - about 3-4 blocks. Go right on Cadman Plaza West and you see the subway entrance on the right after a block or two.
Also, since it's a Ferry Landing, you have the option of taking the super-fast water taxi across the river. It's a bit costly - $4 to go one stop (Pier 11/Wall St.) and $8 to go more than 1 stop (it also goes to Battery Park City, World Financial Center, Chelsea Piers, and ends up near the Intrepid)
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Suzanne
DUMBO resident
It's the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, not the esplanade. It's very beautiful up there...all residential buildings. This gives you one of the best views of the downtown New York skyline...which is only 1/100th as impressive as it used to be, unfortunately.
A much better view can be had from Fulton Ferry Landing, which is practically under/just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. Why better? Because you also get an almost dead-on view of the Bridge here...plus the Manhattan Bridge and the Empire State building to the side. (From the Promenade, these are wayyy off to your right.) Almost every time I head down there, people are getting wedding photos taken
(and someday I hope to too ). Fulton Ferry landing is at the end of Old Fulton Street, home to the city's best-rated pizza (Grimaldi's), a top restaurant (River Cafe) and a most excellent ice cream joint (Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory)
which is right on the landing/pier. (By the way, if you're in this hood before 7 PM on any day but Sunday, walk under the bridge on Water St. to Jacques Torres chocolate factory and try just about anything there...it's a real treat, and has become extremely popular lately).This is a safe area, at least as long as Grimaldi's and the Ice Cream Factory are open (until 10 or 11 PM?). In fact, I just got back from there. There are lines out the door for both ice cream and pizza. (PS the ice cream place is closed Mondays!!)
To get to Fulton Landing from the Bridge Walkway, take the first stairway down to the left after crossing the bridge. Take a left, then another quick left onto Prospect. After going under the overpass, veer right down the hill (Old Fulton St) until you hit the water...it's about 4 blocks or so.
To get from Fulton Landing to the A/C train (High St Station), walk up Old Fulton Street to Cadman Plaza West - about 3-4 blocks. Go right on Cadman Plaza West and you see the subway entrance on the right after a block or two.
Also, since it's a Ferry Landing, you have the option of taking the super-fast water taxi across the river. It's a bit costly - $4 to go one stop (Pier 11/Wall St.) and $8 to go more than 1 stop (it also goes to Battery Park City, World Financial Center, Chelsea Piers, and ends up near the Intrepid)
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Suzanne
DUMBO resident
Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:32 PM
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suzanne: the promenade/esplanade thing... I was going to type "promenade" until I checked my Hangstrom's map which labels it "esplanade." Don't know which is truly correct, although most NYers usually do say "promenade."
