Timeline
18:04
Grab a slice of pizza. Juliana's is open from 11:30, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sun starts dipping.
18:19
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center
Walk 7 minutes east to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center. Find a seat near the windows or on the terrace. The sun will set directly behind the bridge structure around 19:04 local time on this date.
19:34
After the light fades, head 15 minutes away to Mr. Fong's. This unassuming bar serves Chinese-inspired cocktails and bar bites, opening at 16:00, making it the perfect spot to wind down after the view.
Local tip
The alignment only works on specific dates. Check that you are visiting between 17 March and 22 March for this exact sunset alignment.
Check before you go
- Juliana's Pizza is open daily 11:30-21:00.
- Mr. Fong's opens at 16:00.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Getting there
- DUMBO/Fulton Ferry (ferry) · 4 min walk
- East Broadway (F) (subway) · 6 min walk
- Madison Street & Market Street (bus) · 1 min walk
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