Bridge St, Downtown Brooklyn

This street is something of a misnomer: it does not lead up to the Brooklyn Bridge (that is Brooklyn Bridge Blvd). In fact, you have to make a left, go several blocks, and then take a left before you get to the bridge.

What Bridge street does have is many small storefronts: clothing stores, shoe stores, a couple of delis and lots of traffic, all characteristic of the Fulton mall of which it is a side street. Bridge street also passes by one of Brooklyn’s campuses, Brooklyn Polytech. Be careful of cars here! I often run down this street and must be wary of the drivers. A noisy, busy street.

The Brooklyn Bridge is a classic attraction to New York. You've seen it in films, on television, couples holding hands and kissing on the bridge under the stars, with the Trade Center behind them and maybe the Empire State Building too. The walkway on the bridge still exists, providing a great way to check out the Manhattan skyline for free. Bring a picnic and have it on the middle of the bridge. If you're feeling adventurous, walk into Brooklyn and hang out in DUMBO for a while. It's a nice neighborhood and Brooklyn Bridge Park has had U2 play there and has a great view of New York as well.