THE 10 BEST New York City Bridges
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gtvghtb 6y hg ht hy hy hg yy uyvjib f nihf njg jgjgf hjg nkgd. jgf ht yvjgr grchy rcbjt rvtrgfhWritten 6 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Adventure DivaManchester, CT2,020 contributionsThis pedestrian bridge had all its warts and glory. Pockets of the bridge have artistic graffiti which was an add to my walking experience. When I was visiting, there was unfortunately more litter than i would expect. Still glad I explored.Written 21 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alessio MVerona, Italy386 contributionsIs the official museum from the fdny. Explain the story of the fireman. Explain what the people have to do in case of fire.Written 10 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bernard L. Fontaine, Jr.Monroe, NJ1,203 contributionsWe crossed the bridge on our way to Connecticut. The wait time was nearly 30 minutes to cross over into New York and the traffic on other side was worse going to the Cross Bronx expressway. Look out for price increase. Ouch!Written 22 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The Sushi Guy 🍣Long Island, NY14,562 contributionsThe Queensboro Bridge is an ideal option when crossing the East River from Queens. From the Long Island Expressway, you must navigate the local streets to Queensboro Plaza in LIC. There are two levels which alleviates traffic. Best part is there is no toll!
In the last couple of years, the bridge was renamed "The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge". Ed Koch was the mayor of NYC nearly 40 years ago. I had the pleasure of meeting him 12 years. He is a very polite, funny man.Written 21 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Katy GLondon, UK223 contributionsA walk across Williamsburg Bridge is well worth it, it is an impressive structure and carries, walkers, cyclists, cars and subway trains. It is a really cool spot with good views of the city. Once you've walked it, well worth also going across on the subway. Not the first place on a tourist's itinerary but it should be.Written 12 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland18,017 contributionsBow Bridge in Central Park is a beautiful sight and can be viewed from a number of areas in the lake. Nothing like Central Park on a fine sunny afternoon.Written 26 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Doris BUSA349 contributionsI went here with a friend and we walked half-way across the bridge. There are good views of the Harlem River but it is difficult to take pictures due to the tall chain-link fencing on each side. The pavement design changes mid-way across indicating the division like between Manhattan and The Bronx. It's a good place for a walk on a nice day.Written 4 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland18,017 contributionsThis is a great photo opportunity and a really beautiful bridge in Central Park. November has all the beautiful colours on the trees.Written 12 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark GCatonsville, MD3,051 contributionsWe got lucky on a Friday at 1:30pm with only a slight delay at the entrance driving thru to mid-town NYC. The Lincoln Tunnel was proposed as early as 1923, but was built in 3 stages with the 1st tube taking 4 years to complete opening in 1937. The 2nd/North tube opened in 1945 and the 3rd/South tube opened in 1957. Currently $17 with reduced EZ pass rates. Actually, a fun ride thru this old tunnel.Written 31 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hrobinson1114Nashville, TN2,702 contributionsI’ve loved this bridge ever since I first entered NYC. Maybe it’s because I also love Sydney, Australia, and I didn’t realize until recently that the Sydney Harbor Bridge is based on this bridge.
Not only does this bridge have interesting history, but it’s rumored that after man kind collapses, this bridge will still be standing. It’s an architectural marvel. It still services Amtrak trains.
This bridge can be accessed by two primary ways—from Astoria Park and Randall’s Island park. Randall’s island offers better photo ops and a new and beautiful walking path, but the Astoria side is pretty as well, and has easy access to the tasty ethnic eateries of Astoria. Both spots have good parking, but Randall’s Island probably offers more.
Look this bridge up, learn about it, and go see it. It’ll be a nice day out for a walk, people watching, photo snapping.Written 21 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - neil102Astoria, NY7,885 contributionsThis bridge is a hidden gem if you want to connect to Wards/Randalls Island and then on to Astoria. I would recommend the walk unreservedly as it is a healthy alternative to the JFK Bridge. I do a walk every summer to get to Astoria and it is a very healthy and fun alternative for those who like scenic views of Manhattan, Queens and the Amtrak running over little
Hell Gate. You even can connect to the Bronx.Written 16 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The Sushi Guy 🍣Long Island, NY14,562 contributionsI was working in Westchester County and wanted to bypass the traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Not the most scenic of the crossings. Crossing was much faster than the other two Bronx bound bridges.Written 7 June 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The Sushi Guy 🍣Long Island, NY14,562 contributionsIt was one of those days, I had to work in Westchester. Crossing the bridge late morning, there was still traffic - crazy. Construction is still going on.Written 9 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The Sushi Guy 🍣Long Island, NY14,562 contributionsThe tunnel is the most direct route to midtown. On the other hand frugal guys like myself bypass the tunnel by getting off the Long Island Expressway @ Van Dam Street. Then take the local streets and cross the Queensboro Bridge to avoid the toll at the tunnel.
I use the tunnel as an early morning route, when my Jersey meetings are early. The tunnel is in great shape for it's age. When traveling from Long Island to West New York, NJ - you start on the Expressway, go through the QM tunnel, stay on 34th Street to the Lincoln Tunnel, and you're in Weehauken, NJ. Straight shot from Long Island to New Jersey.Written 23 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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