Let’s just say that a walk like this is a mighty fine way to relax before heading home after a stressful day at work. Or if you’re just in town and visiting Brooklyn. Or if you need to remember how beautiful this borough is.

Wait until the sun is starting to set, about 7:30pm these long days of late July. Start your walk in DUMBO (or at the High Street A/C or Clark Street 2/3) and head west through Cadman Plaza Park and west on Cranberry Street to the Columbia Heights waterfront. Admire the mansions. Bask in the golden light of sunset. Sit down on a bench along the Promenade and enjoy the view.

I have got to do this more often.

P.S. If you want to know more about the street’s history, check out the Brooklyn Eagle archives here.