Suspend your disbelief as you marvel at the wonder that joins two of New York’s most popular boroughs.
Linking Manhattan and Brooklyn over New York City’s East River is the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the oldest bridges in the U.S. Completed in 1883, the bridge was constructed using a revolutionary method of suspension-bridge building. Architect John A. Roebling created this hybrid of a cable-stayed and suspension bridge for increased stability and the 1600 feet bridge has stood the test of time. You may choose to take a hop-on, hop-off bus service to see the bridge, but if you have the time, why not walk across one of New York’s iconic structures? You can get off the subway at the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station and stroll through the bridge, while taking in the magnificent sunset view.
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