Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
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This major bridge opened in 1909 linking Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,408 contributions
May 2022
Manhattan bridge is the next bridge north from the iconic Brooklyn bridge. Contrary to the Brooklyn bridge it is made entirely of steel, yet it's beautiful.
However, crossing it on foot is less interesting as the walking paths are on bridge sides, while on Brooklyn it's in the middle. Therefore, you have obstructed views of the other side.
You can capture terrific pics of Manhattan bridge (seen in so many movies) from the Dumbo area beneath it, which is very interesting to explore as well.
However, crossing it on foot is less interesting as the walking paths are on bridge sides, while on Brooklyn it's in the middle. Therefore, you have obstructed views of the other side.
You can capture terrific pics of Manhattan bridge (seen in so many movies) from the Dumbo area beneath it, which is very interesting to explore as well.
Written June 20, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,513 contributions
May 2023
This long and important bridge has its own grace. We could see it out the window of the apartment where we stayed and loved the view. It carries cars, subway trains and pedestrians between Brooklyn and the Lower East Side. Also creates the space for the classic Dumbo area.
Written July 9, 2023
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tinylass
Sheffield, UK5,816 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We had a wander down the river in the dark and sat on the swings on Pier 35 which give great views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. There was a lot of building work going on by the river but you could still access some of the river path. Lovely all lit up at night and always busy with traffic!
Written January 28, 2024
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Jim C
Washington204 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Of the five bridges I walked during my visit in NYC, the Manhattan bridge was the worst.
On the plus side, you will have peek-a-boot views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skylines. Unlike the Brooklyn Bridge, you won't have to navigate the gauntlet of vendors selling NYC merch or offering the use of their rotating cameras. It's also free to walk.
Negatives are plenty:
The pedestrian walkway is narrower and hemmed in on the north (uptown side) by multiple trains. The south view encumbered by fence or the bridge structure. You can poke a camera between railings to snap a beautiful photo, though.
You cannot easily see the bridge towers from the bridge
Wait, did he say 'multiple trains?' Yes, I did. Every few minutes, you'll be subjected to the cacophony of random clanking and metal on metal action. Hope you brought earplugs!
Graffiti everywhere, and it's mostly tagging, not the artistic mural types.
On the plus side, you will have peek-a-boot views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skylines. Unlike the Brooklyn Bridge, you won't have to navigate the gauntlet of vendors selling NYC merch or offering the use of their rotating cameras. It's also free to walk.
Negatives are plenty:
The pedestrian walkway is narrower and hemmed in on the north (uptown side) by multiple trains. The south view encumbered by fence or the bridge structure. You can poke a camera between railings to snap a beautiful photo, though.
You cannot easily see the bridge towers from the bridge
Wait, did he say 'multiple trains?' Yes, I did. Every few minutes, you'll be subjected to the cacophony of random clanking and metal on metal action. Hope you brought earplugs!
Graffiti everywhere, and it's mostly tagging, not the artistic mural types.
Written September 25, 2023
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psudino
Weehawken, NJ4,431 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Even though it is often mistaken for the Brooklyn Bridge, this bridge is actually the one in Once Upon a Time in America. It is featured in other movies, but that movie poster is the most famous. That shot is beautiful and captures the bridge in a romantic sort of way.
However, it is also an important bridge as it shares the load with Brooklyn and Williamsburg. Another important factor is that this is a rail bridge allowing the trains to cross boroughs.
I personally really like it and think it is just as important as the Brooklyn Bridge.
However, it is also an important bridge as it shares the load with Brooklyn and Williamsburg. Another important factor is that this is a rail bridge allowing the trains to cross boroughs.
I personally really like it and think it is just as important as the Brooklyn Bridge.
Written October 17, 2023
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bfltd0
London, UK631 contributions
May 2022
Having walked across the Brookly Bridge from Manhattan in the morning and done a tour of Brooklyn during the day, we walked back over the Manhattan Bridge.
Just looked at on its own merits, it is a stunning work of functional architecture. When you look closely on the pedestrian walkway, it is less cared for than its Brooklyn Bridge brother. Graffiti abounds and is not being removed, which is a shame.
There is also much more noise are there are cars/lorries on two levels of roadway and four subway tracks, so at times it feels like you need earplugs.
To balance this, the view is superb and makes up for its other shortcomings.
We didn't get to ride the subway across in either direction but it is on the list of things to do next time!
Just looked at on its own merits, it is a stunning work of functional architecture. When you look closely on the pedestrian walkway, it is less cared for than its Brooklyn Bridge brother. Graffiti abounds and is not being removed, which is a shame.
There is also much more noise are there are cars/lorries on two levels of roadway and four subway tracks, so at times it feels like you need earplugs.
To balance this, the view is superb and makes up for its other shortcomings.
We didn't get to ride the subway across in either direction but it is on the list of things to do next time!
Written May 10, 2022
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,379 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Located Downtown, Manhattan Bridge connects Chinatown in Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. Opened in 1909, it is still celebrated as an engineering marvel. My wife and I had the opportunity to sail under this amazing structure when partaking of an islands cruise tour and really enjoyed the experience.
Written June 12, 2023
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Jade M
St Austell, UK1,083 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We walked over Manhattan Bridge after walking across Brooklyn Bridge and getting some photos in Dumbo. Manhattan Bridge is much quieter than Brooklyn Bridge which suited us better. A lot of places to stop along the way to take photos.
Written January 21, 2020
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lallum
Alnwick, UK58 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We walked over Brooklyn Bridge and took numerous photos for other walkers. Walking back to Manhattan via Manhattan Bridge was energetic but restful. Fewer people and less of a view but much less hassle. We walked at a slow pace and really enjoyed it.
Written February 1, 2020
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rodgersbarbie
Congleton, UK38 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
The hanging overshadow of Brooklyn Bridge makes this foul smelling noisy bridge a less favourite among.
Written August 21, 2020
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Do you walk both directions on the same walkway? Can you walk 1/2 way across and then turn around and walk back?
Written January 14, 2020
Absolutely! The walkway can be used in both directions and you can make a u-turn when ever you want.
Written January 16, 2020
Vale a pena atravessa-la a pe ou atravessar a ponte do Brooklyn a pe e o Dumbo ja valem a vista?
Written February 17, 2018
Nos atravessamos a ponte do Brooklyn a pe e no Dumbo a vista da manhattan bridge ja é lindissima, sobretudo no roodtop do market que fica no Dumbo
Written August 28, 2019
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