Your Guide to New York City's Famous Bridges
Once you've booked your hotel in New York City, you'll want to plan your itinerary to see as many iconic city sights during your visit. New York City’s Five Boroughs—Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island—all have their own personalities and attractions, but they’re connected by unique and distinct New York City bridges. These architectural icons are treasured by tourists and locals alike for their beauty, design marvels, and odes to other major cities around the world. The world’s oldest bridge and a 17th century Parisian-inspired arch are just a couple of treasures you’ll find when you seek out the top bridges of NYC.
Brooklyn Bound
Manhattan and Brooklyn see a lot of traffic between their two boroughs, so it’s no wonder that there are three NYC bridges connecting them. Perhaps one of the world’s most famous bridges—the Brooklyn Bridge—is over a mile long and frequented by tourists and commuters alike.
If you want to get to Brooklyn with a different view, hop on the subway (in this case, it goes above ground) to take you across the Manhattan Bridge. If you want to feel like you’re in Paris in New York City, cross the Williamsburg Bridge, loved by history and architecture buffs alike. It was designed in conjunction with the architect of the Eiffel Tower.
Queens & The Bronx
Much like a “Choose Your Adventure” book, New York offers a variety of travel options for various personalities. Start your trip in Manhattan and choose one these three bridges in NYC to start your trip. The Queensboro Bridge takes you to the “royal borough” of Queens, where you can quench your hunger for international cuisine, attend sporting events, and take in the Manhattan skyline. If you’re a lover of sports and food, take a trip over the Queensboro Bridge.
High Bridge, also the oldest of NYC bridges, is your ticket to the Bronx. This city has seen as much as the bridge over the years, from historical events to rising neighborhoods. Cross it to head to Yankee Stadium—it’s about a mile away. You can also discover the state’s history at various landmarks and head to numerous art galleries and museums by simply crossing the former aqueduct, now the High Bridge.
Garden State Getaway
The double-decker George Washington Bridge, will take you to New Jersey, also known as "The Garden State." On major holidays, you’ll find the world’s largest free-flying American flag beneath the bridge’s arch. Visit two states on your visit as you head to New Jersey, known for its nightlife, shopping, boardwalks and the Jersey shore.