The great thing about New York City is that there is a tremendous
number of things to do that are free. I have lived in New Jersey for
my entire life and no-matter how many times you go to New York they
never get boring.
Below are some of my favorite attractions,
You need to remember this is like a walking tour of New York so you
need have comfortable walking shoes, water and and time.
Usually I start off at Ground Zero - the site of the 9/11 Terrorist
attack. Although this is a solemn site, many people come to the site
to reflect on the tragedy that happened at that location.
From the 9/11 site, proceed toward the Hudson River over to the
World Financial Center. Inside the glass domed atrium you will find
marble stairs and palm trees in the heart of Manhattan. Exit the
World Financial Center and head toward the River. Notice the large
yachts docked right out outside of the center in the marina.
Take a stroll from the Marina toward Battery Park along the
Promenade and enjoy the views of Jersey City Waterfront and distant
views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Once you
reach Battery Park, here you will find street performers, vendors
and musicians. If you wish to go to the Status of Liberty or Ellis
Island - you can catch a ferry from Battery Park (Admission is
required for the ferry, Statue and Ellis Island).
Brooklyn
Bridge - Manhattan - Attraction - Cruise Passengers
For free
views of Ellis Island, the Status of Liberty, the Manhattan Skyline
and the Veranzarro Bridge - I recommend taking the Staten Island
Ferry. The ferry ride is 60 minutes round trip from Battery Park,
Manhattan to St. George Staten Island. The view of lower Manhattan
from the ferry is outstanding and the ferry is FREE. (Please note
that you will have to disembark from the ferry when reaching Staten
Island, just exit the ferry and re-board). If you are taking a
cruise departing from Manhattan I would skip the ferry ride, since
the views will be the same as when your cruise departs.
After
the ferry ride, you can proceed to the South Street Seaport and see
the historic sailing ships moored at the location. You can also
enter the indoor mall. I recommend going to the upper balcony of the
mall to take photographs of the Brooklyn Bridge. After departing
from the mall cross the street and visit the cobblestone lined
street and additional stores of the Seaport.
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