Cross the bridge
Start at City Hall and join the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway. Use side spaces to look at the cables and stone towers, leaving the main passage clear
Reach the old port
On the Brooklyn side, follow the track to Fulton Ferry Landing for a side view of the bridge. Continue to St. Ann’s Warehouse, a theatre in a former tobacco warehouse
Finish in DUMBO
Jane’s Carousel sits in a glass pavilion by the water. The brick Empire Stores warehouses stand nearby. Allow separate time for a carousel ride, a performance or food
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
New York City Hall
Historic city hall in a park near the Brooklyn Bridge approach
Follow open paths and security restrictions
Show on the city map ↗Brooklyn Bridge
Suspension bridge with stone towers and an elevated pedestrian walkway
View the architecture from public streets; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Fulton Ferry Landing
Historic ferry landing overlooking the bridge and Manhattan
Stop for the view without blocking pedestrians
Show on the city map ↗St. Ann’s Warehouse
Theatre inside a historic tobacco warehouse beside Brooklyn Bridge
Plan indoor visits separately; check the venue website for programmes and tickets
Show on the city map ↗Jane's Carousel
Historic wooden carousel in a glass pavilion by Jean Nouvel
Plan indoor visits separately; check the venue website for programmes and tickets
Show on the city map ↗Empire Stores
Former brick warehouses on the DUMBO waterfront
View the architecture from public streets; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- For a shorter version, start at Fulton Ferry Landing
- Wind is stronger on the bridge and waterfront; check the forecast
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
Is a ferry needed?
No, the route crosses between Manhattan and Brooklyn on foot via the bridge
Does the walk include Brooklyn Heights?
No, choose the separate Brooklyn Heights walk for the promenade and New York Transit Museum
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Brooklyn Bridge Park — Brooklyn Bridge Park ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
