About Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall
Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall station provides access to two of New York's most celebrated landmarks. The Brooklyn Bridge (1883), the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge, is a 10-minute walk east and offers extraordinary views from its pedestrian walkway. New York's ornate City Hall - seat of the Mayor - is directly above the station, surrounded by Civic Center's cluster of court buildings.
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Traveller Tips
- 1Walk the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian path to DUMBO, Brooklyn - takes about 30 minutes
- 2DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) in Brooklyn has excellent pizza, galleries and the famous view under the bridge
- 3City Hall Park (free) has a beautiful fountain and is pleasant for a lunch break
- 4The New York City Hall is occasionally open for tours - check nyc.gov for schedule
- 5The J/Z trains offer a different perspective crossing the Williamsburg Bridge to Brooklyn
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Brooklyn Bridge (pedestrian walkway)
City Hall & City Hall Park
DUMBO Brooklyn (walk across)
Foley Square courts
South Street Seaport (15 min walk)
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1904
Zone 1 Stations
Step-free access available