Brooklyn Heights Promenade: Best Views of NYC & Great Family Photo Ops
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
Even jaded New Yorkers feel like wide-eyed tourists when they stroll along the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights. The one-third-of-a-mile-long esplanade was built in the late 1940s atop a portion of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Although its original purpose was to keep the highway noise from disturbing the residents of the genteel neighborhood, the elevated walkway quickly became a popular destination for visitors and locals alike thanks to its breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan. And since the Promenade has been featured in classic movies like Moonstruck and Annie Hall, it has become a symbol of NYC the world over.
Walking along the Promenade is a magical experience, especially for kids and parents. There are amazing family photo ops, benches where you can sit and relax, and adjacent parks and playgrounds. Plus, now that the zigzagging Squibb Park Bridge is open, the Promenade connects with the activity-filled Brooklyn Bridge Park along the waterfront.
Whether you've been to the Promenade too many times to count or never gone before, every visit here is unforgettable and creates new memories. Click through our slide show to see the highlights.