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Across the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO

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About Across the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO

The classic New York walk: from City Hall Park over the bridge, then down into DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Start at City Hall Park

The pedestrian promenade begins opposite City Hall Park. Go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.

The Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO
The Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO. Photo: Kidfly182, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Over the bridge

Walk the raised promenade over the East River, with views of the Statue of Liberty to the south and the Manhattan Bridge to the north.

Start at City Hall Park

Down into DUMBO

Leave at the Washington Street exit for the famous view of the Manhattan Bridge framed by old warehouses, then lunch at Juliana’s or Grimaldi’s.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Finish on the piers of Brooklyn Bridge Park or the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, and take the NYC Ferry back to Manhattan.

Why it's on our list

  • Start at City Hall Park
  • Over the bridge
  • Down into DUMBO
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Across the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO before you go.

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