Dumbo, Sea Gate

Name: Dumbo
Address: Sea Gate, United States

#156 among attractions in Sea Gate

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Dumbo is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The area known as Dumbo used to be known as Gairville. It encompasses two sections: one located between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, which connect Brooklyn to Manhattan across the East River, and another that continues east from the Manhattan Bridge to the Vinegar Hill area. The neighborhood is bounded by Brooklyn Bridge Park to the north, the Brooklyn Bridge to the west, Brooklyn Heights to the south and Vinegar Hill to the east. Dumbo is part of Brooklyn Community Board 2. ()

Alternative names: Area: 32 acres (0.05 mi²)Coordinates: 40°42'10"N, 73°59'24"W

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Northwestern Brooklyn (DUMBO)Sea Gate United States

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Day trips

Dumbo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Squibb Park Bridge, Cadman Plaza.

0.4 miNW
Landmark 19th-century bridge
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
11 min walk • Spanning the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge stands as an iconic feature of the New York City skyline. This historic bridge, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, was completed in 1883 and has since become a symbol of engineering innovation and urban...
~1500 ftN
Linking Manhattan and Brooklyn since 1909
Manhattan Bridge, New York City
8 min walk • Spanning the East River, the Manhattan Bridge stands as a testament to the architectural prowess and historical significance of New York City. Completed in 1909, this suspension bridge connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, serving as a vital artery for the...
~1790 ftSW
Bridge
Squibb Park Bridge, Sea Gate
9 min walk • Squibb Park Bridge is a footbridge connecting Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn, New York City. It is the second of two bridges on the same site.
~1100 ftS
Park
Cadman Plaza, New York City
6 min walk • Cadman Plaza is a park located on the border of the Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York City. Named for Reverend Doctor Samuel Parkes Cadman, a renowned minister in the Brooklyn Congregational Church, it is built on land reclaimed by condemnation in 1935 and was named as a park in 1939.
0.5 miE
Historical landmark
Quarters A, New York City
14 min walk • Quarters A, also known as the Commandant's House, is a historic house on Evans Street in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Korean War Veterans Plaza, Sea Gate
13 min walk • Korean War Veterans Plaza is a memorial plaza in Brooklyn, New York City, at Fulton and Tillary streets. The plaza features a gate and flagstaff, cast in 1992 and dedicated on November 11 of that year.
0.6 miSE
Park
Golconda Playground, Sea Gate
15 min walk • Golconda Skate Park, known as Fat Kid, is a public skate park in the Downtown Brooklyn/Fort Greene neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York City, that originated as a DIY skate spot.
~1550 ftSW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Plymouth Church, New York City
8 min walk • Plymouth Church is an historic church located at 57 Orange Street between Henry and Hicks Streets in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City; the Church House has the address 75 Hicks Street.
~1630 ftS
Monuments and statues
Brooklyn War Memorial, Sea Gate
8 min walk • The Brooklyn War Memorial is a war memorial installed in Brooklyn's Cadman Plaza, in the U.S. state of New York. It features two high relief figures sculpted by Charles Keck, which represent victory and family, as well as a memorial wall in its main auditorium.
~1720 ftS
Park
Walt Whitman Park, Sea Gate
9 min walk • Walt Whitman Park is a park in the Downtown Brooklyn section of Brooklyn, New York City, commemorating Walt Whitman. It is adjacent to Cadman Plaza East to the west and Adams Street to the east.
0.5 miS
Church
First Unitarian Congregational Society, Sea Gate
14 min walk • First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn is a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Brooklyn, NY. The Society was established in 1833 and has been worshiping in its historic Gothic Revival Sanctuary since 1844. The Sanctuary is adorned with stained glass windows and a Louis C. Tiffany angel mosaic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dumbo?

Nearby attractions include Smack Mellon, New York City (2 min walk), Jane's Carousel, New York City (5 min walk), Eagle Warehouse & Storage Company, Sea Gate (5 min walk), St. Ann's Warehouse, New York City (6 min walk).

How to get to Dumbo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dumbo:

Metro

York Street • Lines: <F>, F (6 min walk)
High Street • Lines: A, C (7 min walk)

Bus

Sands Street & Pearl Street • Lines: B67, B69 (7 min walk)
Sands Street & Gold Street • Lines: B69 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (21 min walk)