What’s So Great About Dumbo?
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass
DUMBO, an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.
Not to be confused with Dumbo, the big-eared flying elephant, in Disney’s movie of the same name. If you’re looking for elephants in New York you should probably visit Bronx Zoo.
Once a thriving industrial area, today DUMBO features some of the most popular tourist attractions and finest restaurants in New York City.
Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood is characterized by cobblestone streets and large buildings that were once the center of industry.
DUMBO is located in Western Brooklyn, between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, and is bounded by the East River, Brooklyn Heights, Vinegar Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn.
Must-see attractions include the Manhattan Bridge, scenic views, and parks frequented by New York’s green-robed acrobats.
The neighborhood boasts magnificent views of Manhattan and a lively arts scene. It is also home to numerous galleries and performance venues.
A short subway ride from Grand Central Station, Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood teems with life-dancing street performers, artists, builders, families with young…
