Whether you’re to the city born, just “passing through” or an enthralled tourist, no time spent in our fair city would be truly complete without a stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Built in 1883, this grande dame reaches majestically over New York City’s East River, linking the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. More than 120,000 vehicles, 4,000 pedestrians and 3,100 bicyclists cross it every day. It has inspired the works of such notable artists as Georgia O’Keefe and Andy Warhol, the playwright Arthur Miller, poet Jack Kerouac, musician Wyclef Jean and has had featured roles in time-honored films like “Moonstruck” and Woody Allen’s “Manhattan”.
On any given day you’ll exchange pleasantries with fellow footmen from around the globe, pay homage to the possibility of endless love when viewing the “love locks” or offer congratulatory wishes to those fearless newlyweds taking their first official stroll straight from taking the plunge at City Hall.
It all there and it’s free. Go take a hike!
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