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Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge

Willemstad, Curacao
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Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Willemstad
Type: Bridges
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: Swings wide many times daily to allow access to one of the busiest ports in the world. It also separates the two halves of the city.
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kafue007
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

A swing bridge that floats! Pretty interesting. As mentioned not quite an attraction but very cool to walk on and watch. The bridge swings open to let traffic thru and a ferry service picks up.

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Henderson, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

What a great idea for a bridge...instead of going vertical to let boats through, it swings open across the water.

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Forestville, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This isn't much of an attraction but the views are cool and the nearby businesses and buildings are great to photograph.

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Gatesville, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

If love simple things in life - like watching people, watching boats, and generally soaking up the waterside happenings in a Caribbean town then you will love the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge. We enjoyed crossing from one side of the canal on the other via the bridge and then watching as thousands did the same. When the bridge opens for... More

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Bogota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Is a nice view from here to the pcean when you saw for first time a big cruisier pass in front of you is unbelieveble.

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Clearwater, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

It is a spectacular view from any place along the canal. I drove on it when cars were allowed to cross it one way at a time in the past. It was very narrow and made of huge logs. It is one the beauties of Williamstad.

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Great just to experience a moving bridge! Also perfect for photo ops of the colorful buildings along Punda. Nice views of the Queen Julianna bridge as well.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Great photo opportunity on a clear day with the Dutch architecture behind. Watch out -- the bridge isn't always open for crossing, depending on boat traffic. If it is closed, just head on over to the free ferry.

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Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Go to LaBahia for a drink, relax, and watch the bridge and ferrys go back and forth. Great place for pictures. A one of a kind experience!

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Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

It is right down town and easy to access. Neat bridge, a little scary though when the water is rough!

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