🇺🇸 [New York] Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge—once the world’s longest suspension bridge and the first made of steel—spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1883. At 1,834 meters long, its 10,000+ steel cables lift it 41 meters above the water. Dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the World" at its debut, it remains one of the 7 Engineering Marvels of the Industrial Revolution 🏗️. In my book, it’s only outshone by the Golden Gate Bridge and London’s Tower Bridge. ✅ My Brooklyn Bridge Experience 🌇 Sunset Walk: Took the subway 🚇 to DUMBO, climbed the bridge at dusk, and marched toward Manhattan bathed in golden light—felt like owning NYC! 😱 📸 DUMBO’s Famous Shot: Snapped the Manhattan Bridge backdrop (that viral photo spot!). ✅ Katz’s Delicatessen: The Sandwich Holy Grail 🥇 After 6 exhausting days of touring, I mustered my last energy for this 1888-established landmark—the "King of NYC Sandwiches", frequented by celebs (check the wall of fame!). 🌟 Pro Tip: Order the top-tier Pastrami Sandwich— Beef cured for 3 weeks, spiced, slow-roasted for 3 days, braised for 3 hours, then steamed. Perfect salt balance, smoky but not overpowering, melts-in-your-mouth tender. Worth every penny! 💸 🎬 Finale: NYC Downtown Conquered! With this, my NYC series wraps up. Everyone should visit NYC at least once—a week is ideal (thanks to the transit fare system 😉). This summer, New York, you were MINE. 📸 📚 Postscript: My Travel Research I relied on: 🔹 USA Travel Guide (primary) 🔹 TripAdvisor (secondary) —Both authoritative & regularly updated. 🚫 No travel blogs—most can’t match my expertise anyway. 😜 #BrooklynBridge #NYCEats #PastramiKing #TravelLikeABoss #NYCConquered 🗽💥