When people think of NYC, fast cars, smog, and towers skyscrapers come to mind. What people usually don't take time to see is the treasure dangling off of the lower east side of the island-- Roebling's masterpiece, the Brooklyn Bridge. With a beautiful boardwalk in the center designed for pediestrian use (toll free,) the bridge is a lovely, airy respite from the claustrophobia and linearity of the city and offers gorgeous views of the harbor, the manhattan skyline, and at the foot of the Brooklyn end, the perfect pizza slice at Patsy's.
Pros: Free, breathtakingbeauty, accessible
Cons: doesn't entertai kids
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