It may not be as famous or as picturesque as the Brooklyn Bridge, but the Williamsburg Bridge is a nice alternative trip to the now-crowded Brooklyn Bridge. Walking the Williamsburg Bridge takes you from South Williamsburg to Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
On the Brooklyn side, the Williamsburg Bridge has two separate entrances to the bridge: one for pedestrians and one for bike riders. The lanes aren’t side by side like they are on the Brooklyn Bridge. Word of advice, and this is mainly to the pedestrians, make sure you’re on the correct side. The cyclists travel fast, it’s dangerous to be in their lane, and they will let you know that you are an idiot (that's putting it mildly...usually f***ing idiot or something involving the f-bomb is more like it) for walking on their side.
Other suggestions:
- Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. The incline to get on the Williamsburg Bridge is steep, the walkway is made of concrete, and you are most likely walking to a destination. Make sure your feet feel good. High heels aren't a smart choice. Cute, yes; smart, no.
- Remember to bring your camera. Looking downtown, you will see the Brooklyn Bridge. Looking uptown, you’ll see all of midtown and the magnificent Manhattan skyline. Look back and you’ll see Williamsburg and the graffitied buildings next to the bridge. And be sure to look at the bridge. The graffiti artists are quite bold in the placement of their art. It is everywhere!
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| Nice to know... |
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| Graffiti spanning the bridge |
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| I took a big risk taking a pic at the end of the bike lane. This guy almost ran me over! |
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