We have lived in Long Island for 2 years now, and have never really seen the sights of New York City. Of course we have seen Time Square and the Tree in rockafeller center, other than that nothing.
So this weekend we had family visiting and finally got to see some attractions. We took the Staten Island Ferry for a ride. We were only in Staten Island for 3 minutes, then we came back. It was all about the ride.
You get to see the Manhattan skyline, as well as the new World Trade centers.

On the ferry ride you also pass by Lady Liberty

We also got to see a overtop view. Usually you would go to the empire state building, but we wanted to avoid the lines. So we went to Rockafeller, they have the Top Of the Rock. It was really cool, but expensive. The elevators have a planetarium effect. The top of the rock is 67 stories high and gives a great view if central park.

After that it was a full day, but fun. I am happy we finally got to see fun things.

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