What is great is that both sides of the Manhattan Bridge offer loads of fun local experiences. There are many worthwhile things to do in NYC here, and some recommended experiences in and near to Chinatown include:.
This is truly an important and unique NYC experience! The Manhattan Bridge pedestrian path is on the south side of the bridge, with bikes heading over the north side. Luckily for the walkers, the south side is where the best views are, so make sure to bring your camera. I also love Front Street Pizza, which has some incredible specials and deals. Here are answers to some frquently asked questions about walking across the Manhattan Bridge.
In terms of experience, when comparing the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, some of the main differences are the views, the noise, the crowds, and the vibe. Moreover, the Brooklyn Bridge is quieter, though is more crowded and touristy. The Brooklyn Bridge. I often take my NYC photo tour guests here, as you can see in this Instagram photo. The George Washington Bridge.
I actually love to bike this bridge! The Queensborough Bridge. Head to the intersection of Jay Street and Sands Street. The path here is underneath road level and blocked from public view, which could be a concern at night. We think that would add to a slightly uneasy claustrophobic feeling.
Personally, we chose to walk the Manhattan Bridge in late afternoon so we could loop round to Brooklyn Bridge Park in time for sunset. You can begin and end the walk over Manhattan Bridge from either side but w e would suggest doing the same as we did:. Afterwards, walk back to Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge. Aim to be taking the curving path in Chinatown onto the Manhattan Bridge around 1 hour 30 to 2 hours before sunset. Check NYC sunset times here.
It is definitely worth mentioning that sunset is a very popular time around the Brooklyn Bridge area, especially in Summer. If you have plenty of time in the city, head up to the Manhattan Bridge for sunset one evening.
Aim to set your tripod up in front a hole in the fence, somewhere along the half of the bridge between center point and Brooklyn. The sun will set right ahead of you, behind the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan. Use the image above as a guide for best place to set up your tripod. If you visit New York City in Winter , the sun sets slightly to the left side of the very end skyscraper on the left side of the image, right over the Statue of Liberty. On the south side of the arch, is where you will catch the pedestrian pathway to get yourself onto the bridge.
Below is a map that shows both the Brooklyn and Manhattan entrances to the bridge pin downed as well as the pathway that you follow as you make your way across. Unless you are staying within walking distance to either side of the bridge, I would recommend you make your way there by utilizing the NYC subway system. Not only will it be cheaper than an Uber or taxi but it can also be faster depending on where you are coming from.
Here are some of the closest subway entrances to the bridge entrances. While I do not think it makes too much of a difference here, I would still recommend starting the walk in Brooklyn and making your way to Manhattan from there. Since I hopped on from the Brooklyn side, I will talk about the walk from that direction. The first thing you will need to do is get yourself to that small park near the corner of Jay Street and Nassau Street.
From there you will see the signs pointing you on the pedestrian pathway up onto the bridge itself. However, soon enough you will begin to get further along the pathway as you leave Brooklyn behind and start seeing the beautiful views out in front of you. Unlike the Brooklyn Bridge, where you the pedestrian pathway is in the middle of the bridge, the Manhattan Bridge pathway is set up right along the south side of the bridge.
Because of this you will get vast views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge and downtown Manhattan skyline. The downside however to the Manhattan Bridge walk is that you will always have a fence or barrier blocking your view. If you would like to take photographs like me though, that should not be an issue at all. You simply need to be a bit creative here and get your lens in the openings of the fence. You will also come across some points, where someone clearly broke a larger hole into the fence, giving you the chance to easily take pictures without getting your lens in the perfect spot.
As you begin the walk across, the first view that you will see is essentially the entirety of the Brooklyn Bridge with the Empire Fulton Ferry Park down below and the Manhattan skyline out in the distance. You will simply continue along the pathway here as you make your way further along the bridge and over the East River.
Every few minutes you are sure to have the fast moving NYC subway train zip right beside you as you feel the bridge tremble. The angles of your view with slowly begin to change as you get different looks at the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline out back. You will also get to see more of the East River, all the way down to the Statue of Liberty.
You will be passing by the famous Brooklyn Bridge arches. But note that this walkway is more narrow than the Brooklyn Bridge. You might also notice the subway trains passing by rapidly, this can make for a pretty noisy walk across the Manhattan Bridge.
But some people would rather put up with the noise than the crowds. It just depends on what your preferences are! The Manhattan Bridge walk is a little gritty compared to the Brooklyn Bridge walk. Or you can incorporate it into your photos as I did! Also, note the surplus of graffiti along your walk. I must admit that the Manhattan Bridge is pretty eerie at nighttime, so plan accordingly when heading out on the Manhattan Bridge Pedestrian Walkway. As long as you find yourself on Jay Street, you will practically walk yourself onto the Manhattan Bridge Walkway.
This should be easy to remember because this will be the side with the best views of the Brooklyn Bridge and both waterfronts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. This station serves the F train. As mentioned before, the Manhattan Bridge walk can be as little as 30 minutes to upwards of an hour depending on your pace and if you stop to take in the views or snap photos.
Remember the south side is for pedestrians! The entrance will be on the side where all of the cars are entering the bridge.
They expect their lane to be bikers only. Another key to enjoying your Manhattan Bridge walk is a pair of comfortable shoes. Speaking of running shoes, This bridge is great for running. Like we mentioned above, this bridge is appealing for biking! Fewer people, less dodging, more fun! Plan your Manhattan Bridge walk or bike around some of the most famous things to do around this iconic bridge!
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