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Pier 6 and Brooklyn Bridge Park
We're a 5 minute walk to the newly developed Brooklyn Bridge Park, which boasts the most spectacular views of the Manhattan Skyline and the legendary Brooklyn Bridge. The Park has running and biking paths all along the waterfront, with Citi-Bike rentals available at the entrance. There is access to Water-Taxi's as well as a ferry to Governors Island, directly across the river.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
You can't come to Brooklyn and not take a walk along to this landmark historic district
Check Out Red Hook
Hit the end of the water and take a gander at Lady Liberty in all her glory
Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge
Being Brooklynites for forever, Gia & I have NEVER done this, so good luck.. .lol
I'm not kidding! So here's a link on how to get to the famous pedestrian walkway/bike lane.
Just BE CAREFUL.. There's lots of traffic up there ;)
VISIT GOVERNORS ISLAND
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It's only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn!
It is unique world unto itself. Use the Pier 6 Ferry at Brooklyn Bridge Park to hop on over and explore :)