New York : The Brooklyn Bridge
Open Time : 12:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M
Entry : free
Address : Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge Blvd, New York, NY, USA
Website : https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/brooklyn-bridge.shtml
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Why to visit The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge was crossed by 21 elephants in May 1884 to show off its durability. For 20 years, the Brooklyn Bridge held the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a main span of 1595 feet and a total length of 5,989 feet. With stunning views of the skyline, it is a work of art and one of the primary images of New York City.
Places to visit near The Brooklyn Bridge
- Manhattan Bridge
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- World Trade Center's Liberty Park
- One World Observatory
Places to eat near The Brooklyn Bridge
- The River Cafe
- The Paris Cafe
- SeaHorse
- Luke's Lobster- Brooklyn Bridge Park
How to reach
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Top of The Rock Observation Deck
- Bus: BXM18, M15-SBS, M55, QM11
- Train: PATH
- Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6X
- The nearest airport to Brooklyn Bridge is New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS) Airport which is 2.4 miles away.
Timings
Brooklyn Bridge is open for 24 hours per day
Entry fee
There is no particular entry fee for Brooklyn Bridge, but guided bike tours will charge 32 dollars for children and 36 dollars for adults, for the duration of two hours.
FAQ on The Brooklyn Bridge
How long does it take to cross The Brooklyn Bridge
Genreally it took 60 mins to cross the bridge. Most people that cross the bridge do so at that time. Brooklyn Bridge crossing takes 25 minutes for New York City commuters who are rushing to work.
Can you walk across the Brooklyn Bridge or is it only for cars?
You can both walk or drive thru the Brooklyn Bridge.
What is the best time to visit Brooklyn Bridge ?
The ideal months to go to the Brooklyn Bridge are either September or October, but it's a lovely site to visit all throughout the year.
Does it cost anything to crosss Brooklyn Bridge ?
It is free to cross the Brooklyn Bridge whether walking or driving.
Special Tip
The bridge gets crowded on weekends and during the holidays to beat the crowd try visiting the bridge in the early morning.
By Hammad Warsi
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