Wander across the Brooklyn Bridge
For the finest, spine-tingling views of New York’s poetic skyline, hotfoot it here. The first bridge to connect Brooklyn and Manhattan, this 1883-built, wire-and-stone monolith spans the East River and has a wide pedestrian walkway high above its stream of roaring traffic. Hop on a tram to Brooklyn – and you’ll find this end redeveloped with parks, piers and a carousel. Then, dilly-dally along the bridges towards Manhattan to glory in the views.