Eat & Drink…

Grab a slice of pizza at Grimaldi’s or (the original Grimaldi’s) Juliana’s

Try the iconic NYC burger at Shake Shack

Indulge in some chocolate treats at world famous Jacques Torres Chocolate

Grab coffee at a local Brooklyn Roasters

Hang…

Relax at a waterside park with the best view in NYC at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Stay after the sun sets for an entirely different (and equally amazing) view of the nighttime Manhattan skyline.

Remember the spot where John Roebling’s foot was injured from the tour? Fulton Ferry is a now a great photo spot & place to hang.

Shop

Browse dozens of shops built into a cool revitalized warehouse at Empire Stores.

Check out some artsy design or photography books at Powerhouse Arena

Grab some cool Brooklyn clothes at Williamsburg designers store Brooklyn Industries.

Do

Ride an outdoor carousel that looks out at the Manhattan Skyline at Jane’s Carousel.

Snap a photo at Front and Water Streets where the Chrysler Building is perfectly centered in the tower of the Manhattan bridge in the background.

Stroll through Dumbo and view it’s amazing collection of commissioned public art.

Check out the schedule at Brooklyn Bridge Park for events like movies on the lawn, book readings, and 5k’s.

Join a volleyball game at epic waterside courts.

Browse dozens of art galleries.

Experience

A beach in the middle of New York City? yes there is.

Get tickets to a show at historical St. Ann’s Warehouse.

find more:

New York City changes constantly, but these websites are famous for having their finger on the pulse of the city.

Get more ideas for stuff to do here:

DumboNYC
news and events specific to DUMBO

Time Out New York
food, drink, & entertainment

Thrillist
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Gothamist
food, drink, & entertainment

New York Times Event Guide
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Zagat Restaurant Lists
restaurants

S ecretnyc
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Loving New York
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N ew York City Travel Tips
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How to Get to the Brooklyn Bridge Walkway:

From Manhattan:

Entrance is at Park Row and Centre Street, across from City Hall Park. Once you get in the general area, it’s pretty easy to figure out where to go. Head towards the bridge and follow the crowd. (Our tour starts from this side so you can end up in Dumbo afterwards).

From Brooklyn:

It’s a little tricker from Brooklyn. Best entrance is at Cadman Plaza East, at the intersection of Prospect & Washington Streets. The staircase is directly under the bridge.

Other Fun Brooklyn Bridge Stuff…

Books …

These are a few of the books we used in our research and HIGHLY recommend if you want to know more about the neighborhood:

The Great Bridge - David McCullough (we highly recommend this one!!)
Gotham: A History of New York City to 1808 - Edwin G. Burrows & Mike Wallace
The Encyclopedia of New York - Kenneth T. Jackson
The New York Times Book of New York - James Barron

Brooklyn Bridge (Dumbo)

Best Things to do - Brooklyn Bridge (Dumbo)

After the tour, you’ll exit in Dumbo, Brooklyn. It’s our absolute favorite neighborhood in NYC and we highly recommend checking it out before you head back.