Full Brooklyn Experience

Welcome to the Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Entrance! You're standing at the Manhattan starting point of one of the world's most iconic walks. This entrance was designed to funnel pedestrians up to the elevated wooden walkway that sits above the bridge's vehicle traffic. Before you begin your journey, take a moment to look back at City Hall Park and the Municipal Building. The pedestrian path starts with a gradual incline—cyclists use the north lane, pedestrians use the south lane. Your 1.1-mile journey across the East River to Brooklyn begins here!

You're now walking the Brooklyn Bridge! As you cross, you're elevated above the roadway with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline behind you and Brooklyn ahead. The pedestrian walkway is elevated above the roadway—cyclists use the north lane, pedestrians use the south lane. Look up to see the iconic Gothic towers and the steel cables that hold this marvel of engineering.

Welcome to Brooklyn! You've just crossed the Brooklyn Bridge and arrived in DUMBO—Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass—Brooklyn's premier waterfront arts district. This historic neighborhood has transformed from industrial warehouses into one of New York's most photographed locations. From here, you'll explore multiple iconic spots that define the DUMBO experience, including the famous Washington Street viewpoint, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Time Out Market.

Welcome to the Brooklyn Navy Yard — one of the most historically significant industrial sites in the United States. This 300-acre working shipyard launched vessels that fought in every American war from the War of 1812 through World War II, including the USS Maine and the USS Missouri, aboard which Japan signed its surrender in 1945. Today the Yard has been reborn as a hub for advanced manufacturing, film production, and innovation, while preserving its extraordinary 19th-century industrial architecture. Select the landmark tabs below to explore the Yard's most important sites.

Welcome to Brooklyn's Civic Center Area — the governmental, cultural, and civic heart of Brooklyn since 1848. This compact district is home to some of Brooklyn's oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings and institutions, including the grand Greek Revival Borough Hall, the soaring Federal Courthouse, the expansive Cadman Plaza park, and the Brooklyn Historical Society. Together they represent Brooklyn's long history as an independent city, a contested borough, and one of America's great urban centers.