New York City’s most beloved landmark, the Brooklyn Bridge, has just been crowned the #2 most iconic bridge view in the entire U.S., according to a new study by international mobility company SIXT.
Famous for its sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, countless movie cameos, and over 4 million Instagram posts, the historic bridge beat out hundreds of rivals in a global ranking of the world’s best bridge views. The SIXT ranking explains:
The Brooklyn Bridge isn’t just a way to cross the East River—it’s one of the most photographed places in New York City.
And it wasn’t alone—several other NYC crossings, from the George Washington Bridge to the Williamsburg, also landed in the top 20 most iconic bridge views in the U.S.
SIXT ranked 200 of the best bridge views worldwide, using factors such as:
- 📸 Social media presence
- 🔎 Search volume
- 📏 Height & length
- ⭐ Google review scores
- 🚦 Local traffic data
Why Brooklyn Bridge Is So Famous
The Brooklyn Bridge isn’t just a landmark—it’s a symbol of New York. Built as the world’s first steel-wire suspension bridge, it has starred in blockbusters like Spider-Man, Enchanted, and I Am Legend. It was also recently ranked one of the top places in America to watch the sunset.
No wonder it continues to capture hearts on social media, with millions tagging it as a must-see view.
NYC’s Most Iconic Bridge Views
🌉 Brooklyn Bridge – #2
- Sweeping Manhattan views & 4M+ Instagram posts.
🌉 George Washington Bridge – #9
- Double-decker span across the Hudson, 105K Instagram posts.
🌉 Manhattan Bridge – #11
- Panoramic shots of Brooklyn Bridge + Financial District, 634K Instagram posts.
🌉 Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge – #14
- Staten Island–Brooklyn link, iconic NYC Marathon starting line, 8,461 Instagram posts
🌉 Williamsburg Bridge – #17
- Industrial charm connecting Lower East Side & Williamsburg, 82K Instagram posts
Together, these bridges define NYC’s skyline as much as its skyscrapers, each offering a unique vantage point of the city that never sleeps.
🌉 Top 20 Bridges With the Best Views in the U.S.
1. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
2. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
3. New River Gorge Bridge, Victor, WV
4. Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Virginia Beach, VA
5. Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Boulder City, NV
6. Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, MI
7. Foresthill Bridge, Auburn, CA
8. Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco, CA
9. George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, NJ
10. Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, Page, AZ
See SIXT’s full global ranking of 200 bridge views here.