Brooklyn Bridge Review

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Brooklyn Bridge

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Fodor's Review:

"A drive-through cathedral" is how the critic James Wolcott describes one of New York's noblest and most recognized landmarks, which spans the East River and connects Manhattan to Brooklyn. A walk across the bridge's promenade—a boardwalk elevated above the roadway and shared by pedestrians, in-line skaters, and bicyclists—takes about 40 minutes from the heart of Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan's civic center. It's well worth traversing for the astounding views. The roadway is supported by a web of steel cables, hung from the towers and attached to block-long anchorages on either shore.

  • Subway: 4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall; J, M, Z to Chambers St.; A, C to High St.-Brooklyn Bridge.
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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 12/14/08
A remarkably beautiful bridge well worth seeing in its own right. Even better, there's a wide pedestrian walking area which is a must-do -- seeing the bridge this close up is wonderful, and assuming you walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan, the view is first rate. Absolutely should be at the top of any New York City agenda.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 5.0

Reviewed by frogoutofwater from NYC on 8/20/08
We recently moved to New York and when my sister came to visit, several co-workers recommended that we walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. One smart co-worker recommended that we take the subway to Brooklyn and then walk back to Manhattan - much better views. He was right.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Experience: 4.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 4.0

Reviewed by newfoundlandgirl from St. John's Newfoundland Canada on 7/17/08
If you are in New York and don't walk the Brooklyn Bridge you are missing one of the great treats of the city. I like to walk it from Brooklyn to Manhattan so you are looking at the skyline the whole time. I have a problem walking for too long but this is one you can do at your own pace and rest along the way - although there are only seats at the beginning and end. You can easily lean against the wire and gaze at one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Have a go - it is worth it.

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 4.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 5.0

Reviewed by jimbittner from Indiana on 7/17/08
Late last September I walked the Brooklyn Bridge on a sunny Sunday afternoon with my son and a few thousand of our closest friends. It was lots of fun and a great experience.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 5.0
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