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Manhattan Bridge

Worth a stopBrooklyn-Manhattan

What it is

Suspension bridge opened in 1909 between Chinatown and Downtown Brooklyn, carrying cars, four subway lines, and a bike path.

Pair it with

Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.

  1. 1Brooklyn Bridge0.3 mi · Free

    Iconic

  2. 2International Center of Photography0.6 mi · $18

    Massive space, tons of interesting photos.

  3. 3Museum at Eldridge St0.7 mi · Free

    European-style 1800s synagogue in NYC, who knew.

Also on the block, if you have time

Museum of Food and Drink (0.3 mi), Daredevil Tattoo Museum (0.5 mi, free).

Skip Tenement Museum (0.8 mi), even if you’re passing: “Historic-house museum on steroids.”