A Mission for Michael surveyed over 3,000 people to find the best free sunset spots in cities across the country. New York’s Best Urban Sunset SpotsBrooklyn Bridge Park took the top spot in New York. This free New York City park offers views of the Hudson River, Little Island and the surrounding skyline. The High Line in New York City rounded out the top five. The raised walking path gives visitors changing sunset views between buildings and toward the Hudson River.