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Make a Date on the Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge at night is one of the most romantic spots in the city. You can take in the Manhattan skyline, plus the
shimmering lights of Brooklyn, plus the mystery of the dark water below, plied by tugs and ferries. In the hours after dusk
there's still plenty of foot traffic on the bridge so there's no menace, but it's much more secluded and sedate than at the
rush hour or high noon peaks. If you've done a little planning, you can crank up the romance level a few notches by timing
your visit with the moonrise, creeping up over the Brooklyn skyline. Check the paper or a weather website for the exact
time and allow an extra 20 minutes or so for the satellite to clear the rooflines. If you're really organized, make the date for
the full moon—it's the best free show the city's got.
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Homeward Bound
If your dogs are barking too much to hoof it back on the Brooklyn Bridge, you have three subway lines to choose
from. The F train accesses DUMBO proper at the York Street station (corner of Jay St.). Just up the hill on the other
side of the Brooklyn Bridge lies Brooklyn Heights. The neighborhood is staid, but the historic building stock
is astounding. The fruit streets (Pineapple St., Orange St., and Cranberry St., running east-west) are especially
nice to stroll through. The
Brooklyn Promenade
along the Hudson has brilliant views of the Manhattan skyline.
The A/C trains run to nearby High Street station, and the 2/3 goes to central Clark Street. Or skip the under-
ground and leave by water. The
East River Ferry
(
800/533-3779;
www.nywaterway.com
)
connects DUMBO at
Old Fulton and Furman streets with terminals in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. A one-way ticket is $4.
