Brooklyn Bridge

The world's first steel suspension bridge, built some 120 years ago, remains a fascinating must-do attraction for city residents and tourists alike. Few walks offer a more dramatic view of the skyline, of boats gliding across the East River, the Statue of Liberty in the distant harbor, or the skyline of lower Manhattan. Midway across the bridge, you'll find historic markers and detailed information about the brdige as well as some great photo opportunities. On the Brooklyn side of the bridge at the Fulton Ferry Landing, enjoy a walk along the waterfront or one of the nearby restaurants. On the Manhattan side, City Hall is just across the street. If you're on a bicycle tour, note there is a special bike lane. Many have attempted to sell the Brooklyn Bridge, and we at NYC.com are no different. Just email us your price; no reasonable offer will be refused.

We can think of no more fitting tribute to the Bridge than one given by its Designer, John Augustus Roebling. In a report to the New York Bridge Company, before the bridge was built, he wrote, "The contemplated work, when constructed in accordance with my design, will not only be the greatest bridge in existence, but it will be the great engineering work of the Continent and of the age. Its most conspicuous feature - the great towers - will serve as landmarks to the adjoining cities, and they will be entitled to be ranked as national monuments. As a great work of art, and a successful specimen of advanced bridge engineering, the structure will forever testify to the energy, enterprise, and wealth of that community which shall secure its erection."