Emily Was Here

Brooklyn Bridge XR Audio Tour

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge with Emily Roebling in an immersive audio journey of history, poetry, engineering, and a timeless New York love story. Emily Was Here is an immersive, location-based, or home-based, audio experience that transforms your walk across the Brooklyn Bridge into a living story. Guided by the voice of Emily Warren Roebling, you’ll discover the people, engineering, poetry, and history behind one of the world’s greatest landmarks while standing exactly where those events unfolded. Unlike a traditional audio guide, the experience is designed to be walked but can also be enjoyed at home. As you move across the bridge, each stop reveals a new chapter in Emily’s remarkable story and the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge. Features • Self-guided walking or home experience • Beautiful cinematic narration • Learn the true story of Emily Roebling • Poetry and historical storytelling • Interactive map with guided route • Explore at your own pace Whether you’re visiting New York or have crossed the bridge a hundred times, Emily Was Here lets you experience one of the city’s greatest landmarks in an entirely new way. Bring your headphones, start walking, and let history come alive.

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    2 Ratings

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    Seller
    • StoryverseNYC Inc.
    Size
    • 79.2 MB
    Category
    • Entertainment
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
    Location
    • This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    9+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2026