Originally Posted by
Herb
I am partial to lower Manhattan on weekends. Cycling over any of the bridges GW or Brooklyn will give breathtaking views. You shouldn"t miss an oportunity to see the city by bicycle
Never ridden over the GW, but +10 on lower Manhattan on the wekends and the Brooklyn Bridge. The bike/ped way on the bridge is above the car deck, so you not only get great views of the surrounding area, you are right among the some of the bridge's architectural features. One option is to head over the bridge to the promenade in Brooklyn Heights. It's elevated and faces lower Manhattan. While the view is sort of cooler at night, it's still nice during the day. You can even the Statue of Liberty off in the distance.
Another "must see" is the High Line park built on the old W. 30th St. elevated rail line. While you cannot ride your bike on it, it's worth a visit. Just bring good locks to secure your bikes while you walk it:
http://www.thehighline.org/
Taken on the Brooklyn Bridge during our annual club ride from New Hope, PA to Brooklyn Heights. The views in other directions are better:
