Brooklyn Bridge Park

Two kilometers of old cargo piers turned into lawns, salt marsh and sports courts along the East River, with Lower Manhattan filling the whole horizon. This is the view of the skyline: close enough to see office lights, wide enough to take in the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge and the Statue of Liberty in one sweep.

What to know

• Pier 1 has the classic skyline lawns and is the best spot at sunset.
• Pebble Beach and the Empire Fulton Ferry lawn in DUMBO sit right between the two bridges.
• The NYC Ferry stops at Pier 1 (DUMBO/Fulton Ferry), a scenic way to arrive from Wall Street.
• Combine with walking the Brooklyn Bridge back into Manhattan: the bridge entrance is a few minutes uphill.
• Jane's Carousel and the Washington Street photo spot are both on the DUMBO side of the park.