I know this may sound really daft, but can anyone give me idiot-proof instructions on how to get to the bridge? I guess I%26#39;ll get to Brooklyn by subway but where do I go then? Which street is the approach to the bridge on?
I really want to walk the bridge back to Manhattan, but sadly will have limited time available and don%26#39;t want to waste any of it.
Thankyou.
Idiot's guide to the Brooklyn Bridge - please
Okay, here you go: An Idiot%26#39;s Guide to Getting to the Brooklyn Bridge Walkway from the Subway.
There are several ways of getting to the walkway, depending on which subway you take, and which exit you use from certain stations.
You should also be aware that there are two different ways to get on the bridge walkway in Brooklyn.
High Street on the A/C is the station closest to the Brooklyn Bridge. Here are the two ways to get from High Street to the Bridge, depending on which exit you use.
FIRST WAY -- FROM EXIT NEAR BACK OF TRAIN AT HIGH STREET STATION:
If you exit the station near the rear of a Brooklyn-bound train, you will find the escalator that leads to the street. You will emerge from the subway on the west side of Cadman Plaza West, near Middagh Street. (Note - ';High Street'; itself no longer exists there; do NOT look for street signs that say ';High Street';).
Across the Street you will see a park. That is Cadman Plaza Park - cross the street towards it. When you have crossed the street, you may do one of two things:
1) Turn left. Walk along the edge of the park to Prospect Street. Be careful as you do this, because you will be crossing two exit ramps from the Bridge as you do it. Turn right on Prospect Street and walk under the Bridge ramp. At the next corner (which is Washington Street/Cadman Plaza East), turn right. A few yards ahead, in the stone wall of the bridge structure on your right, is the entrance to a staircase that leads to the Bridge walkway. Walk up those stairs.
OR -- 2) After crossing the street to the park, continue in the same direction and walk directly across the park to the street on the far side. This is Cadman Plaza East. Turn left. As you walk along, on your left you will come to the stone structure supporting the Bridge ramp. There is an entrance to the staircase that leads to the Bridge in this stone wall.
SECOND WAY - FROM EXIT NEAR FRONT OF TRAIN AT HIGH STREET STATION:
There is no escalator at this end -- but the bridge entrance is actually a little easier to find. When you come up on the street, you will be on Adams Street/Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard, just a little south of Sands Street. Turn so that the road is on your right, the parking lot and apartment houses are on your left, and the big sign that says ';Read God%26#39;s Word The Holy Bible Daily'; (which is on the world headquarters of the Jehovah%26#39;s Witnesses) is directly behind you. Walk south along the sidewalk all the way to the corner of Tillary Street. At the corner of Tillary Street, turn right. In the middle of Adams Street is the entrance of the walkway.
FROM CLARK STREET STATION:
When you come out of the station, you will be on the northwest corner of Henry Street and Clark Street. Cross Henry Street and walk east one block on Clark Street to Cadman Plaza West. Cross Cadman Plaza West and turn right. At the next corner, you will be at Tillary Street; turn left. Walk two blocks -- the first block brings you to Cadman Plaza East, and the second brings you past the new United States Courthouse to Adams Street. In the middle of Adams Street at Tillary is the entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge walkway.
FROM BOROUGH HALL/COURT STREET STATION:
If you come up to the Street on Joralemon Street, turn so that old Borough Hall is on your left and the Brooklyn Municipal Building in on your right. Walk to the corner -- this is Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard/Adams Street. Turn left and walk up this street to Tillary Street. Cross Tillary Street and turn right -- the entrance to the walkway is in the middle of the street in front of you.
If you come up in the park in front of Borough Hall: Turn your back on Borough Hall, and keep the 1950%26#39;s courthouse on your right. Walk up the path in the park to Johnson Street/Tech Place, and turn right one block. At Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard/Adams street, turn left and walk up this street to Tillary Street. Cross Tillary Street and turn right -- the entrance to the walkway is in the middle of the street in front of you.
If you come up to the street at the corner of Court and Montague: Cross Court Street to the park where Borough Hall and the Courthouse are. Turn left and walk to Johnson Street/Tech Place. Turn right one block to Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard/Adams Street. Turn left and walk up this street to Tillary Street. Cross Tillary Street and turn right -- the entrance to the walkway is in the middle of the street in front of you.
If you come up on Montague Street next to St. Anne/Holy Trinity Church: Turn so that the street is to your right and the church is to your left. Cross Clinton Street, and walk one block on Montague Street to Court Street. Cross Court Street to the park where Borough Hall and the Courthouse are. Turn left and walk to Johnson Street/Tech Place. Turn right one block to Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard/Adams Street. Turn left and walk up this street to Tillary Street. Cross Tillary Street and turn right -- the entrance to the walkway is in the middle of the street in front of you.
Idiot's guide to the Brooklyn Bridge - please
GWB Thankyou so much - that%26#39;s exactly what I needed. Much appreciated. Regards, Barbara.
Hi Kebabs
I%26#39;m just writing to tell you my friend Maureen lives in Waterlooville!!
Small world. Thanks for asking your question as I%26#39;ll be in NYC in August and can use this info
GWB, thanks for posting this - it is also exactly what i%26#39;ve been looking for!
we have been advised that a good time to walk across the bridge is just as the sun sets or even after dark. Is Brooklyn a safe place to be after dark or would we be best walking from Manhattan but not actually reaching the Brookly side?
What kind of timing would it be if:
1. We take the subway to Brooklyn and walk the bridge back to Manhattan? And what stop do we take on the Brooklyn side?
2. We walk from the Manhattan side, go half-way and then walk back?
Don%26#39;t know which we%26#39;ll do til we get there. Our goal is too see the sunset on the bridge.
Nola you may as well get the subway across to Brooklyn and then walk the whole length of the bridge - how long it takes depends on how long you stop to take photos (took us just over an hour but then Steve does carry on with his pics!!!)
as for subway stops - GWB has listed them above with directions from each one so depending what number train you get depends which one you%26#39;d get off at :)
The Brooklyn side of the bridge(Brooklyn Heights) is very safe and more posh than the Manhattan side of the bridge.
Thanks for all your replys. We definitely want to see the sunset on this bridge and want to make the time to do it!
nola51-- for sunset times:
weather.com/outlook/鈥SNY0996
