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Where do you start to walk the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan side?

Where do you start to walk the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan side?

City Hall Park
From Manhattan, the entrance begins just across from the northeast corner of City Hall Park along Centre Street. The closest subway stops are via the 4, 5, and 6 trains at Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall station; the J or Z train at the Chambers Street station; or the R train at City Hall.

Can you bring chairs to Brooklyn Bridge Park?

No furniture may be brought into the park. No tables, chairs, tents, grills, sternos, etc. No feeding or abusing of wildlife.

How do you get to the Brooklyn Bridge?

Pebble Beach is a prime spot to get bridge and city views Head to Brooklyn Bridge Park (about a 10 minute walk from the pedestrian exit), where you’ll get a different view. Pebble Beach is one of the most popular spots to get that iconic shot with both skyline and bridge spanning across the East River.

Where do you park to walk the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan?

Brooklyn Bridge

  • 200 Cadman Plaza W. (SP+) – 200 Cadman Plaza West Garage.
  • 160 Pearl St. Sands Parking LLC.
  • 85 Adams St. Adams St Parking Garage.
  • 37 Front St. Front St Garage.
  • 2 Mc Kenny St. Panorama Garage.
  • 45 Main St. 45 Main Street/ 50 Washington Street (Dumbo)
  • 41 Adams St. 55 Washington Street (Dumbo)
  • 10 Orange St.

How to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn Bridge?

Here are the simple steps in taking the subway from Manhattan to the Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn Side): 1. Go down the nearest subway station serving the “F” line. 2. Get your tickets from the ticket machine in the subway station. 3. Get the right ticket. 4. Get on the correct train.

Is there parking on either side of the Brooklyn Bridge?

Parking is limited on either side of the bridge, so the subway is your best transit option. Pedestrian entrances on both sides of the bridge are short walks from several subway stations. A GPS app can help you figure out which train to take and how to walk from your stop to the pedestrian entrance.

Is it possible to walk over the Brooklyn Bridge twice?

Of course, there is always the option to walk over the bridge twice — from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and then back to Manhattan. But from our experience, taking the subway to Brooklyn first and then walking over the bridge is more climactic and exciting. Taking the New York subway also gives you the chance to check the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn.

What to wear for a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge?

Be warned for whatever time of day you go, it can get chilly up there on the bridge. Plan ahead and bring a jacket or sweater (in fall, winter or spring) so that you can enjoy your walk! Be sure to check out our guide to New York City weather to help plan which pieces of clothing to bring.