| Located at
the lower tip of Manhattan, just above Battery Park and below
the South Street Seaport is the Staten Island Ferry.
Now, why you might ask would I want to take it? Heck I don't
know anybody in Staten Island! I don't even know if I'd like
Staten Island. Why would I want to go there? Right? Well,
You'd take it to get a clearer perspective of this great city.
It's hard to get a good look at some of our buildings when
there are so many other in the way. Another good reason is
that it's free. Did you hear me? FREE! Yup!
There's a ferry leaving at just about every half hour and
the trip to Staten Island is roughly 20 minutes? It might
just be a bit more than that. But to feel that wind hitting
your face and rushing through your hair as you stand close
to the very edge of the boat is quite a feeling. And you could
definitely get to stand near the edge! There are gates at
both ends which keep you just a coupla' feet from the very
tip of the boat. Along the way you'll catch sight of passing
ships, boats and maybe even a schooner or two. There's also
a decent view of the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge
in the distance.
There are plenty of seats aboard, bathrooms, and an upper
and lower level. During the hot sticky summer days of NYC
it's a treat to get away for an hour on this trip. And heck,
if you're half human and half penguin like myself, it ain't
so bad in the winter either. Whether you're a student, traveller,
or someone who's simply got an hour to kill while walking
around the lower tip of Manhattan, it's well worth it. If
you want to bring a camera, then by all means, although it's
awfully hard to keep it very still during the ride.
Now, should you be in the mood for a more extensive tour
of our harbor then check out New Yorkled's Harbor
Cruises Page.
Getting there by subway: 1, 9 will take
you there directly; 4, 5 will leave you close by |
