Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is an elevated pedestrian path along the East River in the neighborhood of the same name, stretching about 1,826 feet (557 meters). From here, you look directly across at Manhattan's skyscrapers, the harbor, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

The path was built in the early 1950s after residents fought a plan to run an expressway through the middle of the neighborhood. The city eventually moved the route beneath the walkway, creating a public space above the traffic lanes.

The walkway takes its name from the historic neighborhood perched on a bluff above the water, once home to dockworkers and merchants. Locals come here to jog, rest on benches, or watch the sunset behind the skyline.

You enter the path through several side streets, including Remsen Street, Montague Street, and Clark Street, which lead up from the neighborhood. The walk is flat and wide enough for strollers or wheelchairs, and it's best visited in the late afternoon for the light.

The structure rests on three stacked levels, with pedestrians walking on top and two stories of car traffic running underneath. This design made it possible to hide a noisy expressway while creating a quiet public space.