It is for the boat ride (great views) and the visit to Ellis Island on the way back.
Hard to get, but try and get a ticket which takes you up to the crown.
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When I was living there I found (unsurprisingly) I got more pleasure from the non touristy bits which were used and visited more by locals. In no particular order:
Riverside Park
Driving range at Chelsea Piers (I know)
PJ Clarke’s ( best burgers in the city)
South St Seaport
North end of...
As an ex resident can't argue with anything on here.
Lesser known but really good things to do if you fancy going a bit more native:-
- South St Seaport. The closest thing in NYC to having a decent beer by the water.
- Riverside Park. Especially in the early evening. Way better than Central...
Go and see the Giants at Meadowlands or the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Shame you're a bit early for the Rangers at MSG which is my favourite sporting event after Albion at the Amex.
If you're on 58th Top of the Rock is an absolute must. Way better than the Empire State or One World Trade.
And...