This New York landmark was voted one of the best places to watch the sunset

Golden hour just got a New York-sized endorsement.

The Brooklyn Bridge—a true titan of Gotham’s skyline—was recently named one of the top 50 places in the U.S. to watch the sunset, landing at #31 in a national ranking compiled by car rental site SIXT. The list, which analyzed more than 200 scenic spots across the country, weighed everything from TikTok searches and Instagram hashtags to Google trends and air quality metrics. While Wyoming’s Calcite Springs Overlook snagged the top spot, New York’s most iconic span made a strong showing—and frankly, no one does a sunset strut like New York City.

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Built in 1883 and long celebrated as a marvel of engineering and Gothic Revival design, the Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn via a pedestrian promenade with some of the best skyline views in town. And when golden hour hits, it’s an amber-hued spectacle worthy of a Spike Lee dolly shot.

According to SIXT’s data, the Brooklyn Bridge garners more than 550,000 monthly Google searches and racks up over 441,000 TikTok searches. That’s a lot of people chasing sunset clout—and they’re not wrong. As the sun dips behind the Manhattan skyline, the bridge turns molten gold, casting reflections across the East River and lighting up Lady Liberty in the distance.

Whether you’re biking across its wooden planks, catching the glow from Brooklyn Bridge Park or snapping selfies mid-promenade, there’s no bad angle. And science says it’s good for you:
Studies show that watching sunsets can reduce stress, improve mood and even boost feelings of gratitude.

While New York City didn’t crack the top 10 overall, the bridge held its own against national parks, remote lighthouses and Hawaiian volcanoes. That’s no small feat for a city better known for smog than sunsets.

Want the full list of top sunset spots? Check it out here.