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You board at Chelsea Piers (on the Hudson near West 23rd). The two-hour cruise goes to the Statue of Liberty and returns, with champagne served by the crew.

The sunset cruise is particularly beautiful because you see the sunset to the west over New Jersey and to the east looms the skyline of lower Manhattan which is lit up brilliantly by the time you turn around and head back.

Unfortunately the cruise only runs from the end of April through the end of October. Cost is around $50, champagne included. We will never forget it!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16969
No worries about muggers - forget those scenes from Death Wish - you'll always have the company of other runners, even in the snow.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16969 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16799 www.topoftherocknyc.com.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15759 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15759 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15758
Admittedly, the standard of baseball is not as high as the NY Yankees or NY Mets, but they have a super ballpark.

Take the free Staten Island ferry from lower Manhattan, giving you a perfect view of the Statue of Liberty. 30 minutes later you arrive at Staten Island, right beside the ballpark. From your seat in the ballpark there are fantastic views to Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

The most expensive ticket is $13, while a draught beer is $5. A community atmosphere IS New York City.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15758 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15687
Queues are infrequent at the Rockefeller, even on the sunset trip which was very popular.

You get great panoramic views right across the whole area and can stay for as long, or as little as you like. Doesn't get packed at the top and most people are courteous enough to keep moving so that everyone has the chance to snap good photos. The only downside is that the Chrysler Building is partially blocked by the horrible Met Life carbuncle.

At ground level, the whole plaza is a good place to chill out/ have a drink or food.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15687 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13189
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Likewise the free (yes, free) Staten Island Ferry will delight with this cityscape.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6231 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5737 Plus you get a good sighting of the Empire State.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5737 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4010
Walk down Water Street to get there - it's one of the city's last remaining cobble stoned streets and is a small shout away from the touristy South Street Seaport. Have a pint of Brooklyn Brewery white beer - made just across the East River - and then wobble up to the bridge, walk halfway across, turn around and take in Manhattan- it's just like the movies.

You'll never forget the view and to reacquaint yourself with the Bridge Cafe - right down below- totter back to the long bar for another Brooklyn.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4010 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2806 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2806 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2797
It leaves from pier 83, which is right next to the air and space display and concorde so all in all great value plus you don't get the disappointment of finding out after the security etc to get to the Statue of Liberty that you can now only go up the base not the actual statue.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1868
To get a similar view, you could take the Statue of Liberty Ferry, which is not cheap and usually has a long queue. Only take that if you want to tour the Statue of Liberty, which is usually full of kids and queues.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1868 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1363 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1363 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1267 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1267