| Everyone is aware of a city called New York, | | | | ride across the sea (even better at sunset) |
| everyone has seen the 'Big Apple' at least as | | | | where it is possible to admire the Manhattan |
| it appears on photographs, but not everyone | | | | skyline in its full splendor (take a good |
| has yet taken some time to explore some areas | | | | camera with you, you'll have the chance to |
| of NYC that in fact host the majority of the | | | | shoot great photos from the boat). From the |
| population of the greater city as well as a | | | | ferry you'll also have the chance to see (and |
| wide range of attractions. | | | | again shoot some more good photos, so take |
| | | | plenty of films with you) Ellis Island and |
| The 'Outer Boroughs' of New York City are | | | | the Statue of Liberty. Nearly forgot, at last |
| virtually free of high-rise buildings such as | | | | but not at least the price for the ride is 0 |
| 'skyscrapers' and generally are not the place | | | | usd, in fact it is 100% free... that is what |
| were you'll find the 'big corporation' | | | | we call a 'free ride', so we suggest you take |
| headquarters, but you can be sure that in the | | | | this ferry and not the tourist trap that |
| 'Outer Boroughs' you'll have plenty of | | | | normally people pay $$$ for. Once in Staten |
| chances to discover that not-always-unveiled | | | | Island, if you decide to go for the full |
| part of New York were the 'real thing' is | | | | visit (don't be put off by the area around |
| happening. The 'Outer Boroughs' are also the | | | | the pier, wich is not exactly wonderful), you |
| homeplace of a full range of galleries, | | | | can take advantage of the buses that drive |
| museums, entertainment opportunities and much | | | | across the island main 'hotspots' and it is |
| much more. In particular very few tourists | | | | cheap too. Apart of Staten Island, another |
| visit places such as Coney Island or Staten | | | | interesting visit you might want to |
| Islands, even if the above mentioned are | | | | experience is Coney Island, yes the same |
| often described or mentioned in songs, novels | | | | Coney Island that Lou Reed or David Bowie |
| etc.. and yet many still believe that Harlem | | | | talk about in some of their songs. Head for |
| is a dangerous squallid place filled with | | | | Coney Island if you wish to experience that |
| perpetual racial tensions where the only | | | | nostalgic feel of an incredible 'fun fair' |
| interesting thing to see is the Apollo | | | | undergoing decadence; C.I. is the place to be |
| Theater. In particular Staten Island (take a | | | | if you're interested in original art |
| look at it from South Street Seaport in | | | | photography, because of the vast 'emotional' |
| Manhattan) -...guess waht it is an island- is | | | | features of this area: we don't feel like we |
| green, wide and full of interesting places | | | | are exagerating by saying that going to Coney |
| that surely deserve a visit; we feel like | | | | Island will dramatically increase your |
| suggesting Richmond in S.I., a small historic | | | | chances of winning the Pulitzer. Other areas |
| village that takes you back to the 'old | | | | around NYC that surely deserve a visit are |
| times' of colonialism and independence where | | | | -of course- Harlem, and not only the Apollo |
| people in costumes will surely help you to | | | | Theater, with its genuine art galleries, |
| feel more like you would have quite some | | | | cafes, little cheap shops (you're sure to |
| years ago. In Staten Islands you''l also find | | | | grab a deal in the shops around Malcom X |
| some museums, including a weird museum | | | | Blvd.), etc..., the huge Brooklyn and the |
| dedicated to the italian national hero | | | | renovated residential areas of the Bronx and |
| Garibaldi and to Meucci. S.I. is also the | | | | if you're in the mood for wilderness head to |
| place where to have a walk in the natural | | | | Morningside Heights uptown. Talking about New |
| reserve, or a stroll by the sea, or simply | | | | Yrk also means talking about money since |
| enjoy the same feel that old time dutchmen | | | | hotels are no giveaways in the City, so if |
| and then englishmen use to experience when | | | | you feel like you want to enjoy the 'Big |
| they choosed this interesting spot as the | | | | Apple' we suggest you visit some websites |
| place where to build their houses. If your | | | | that will offer you the best rates on the net |
| time is limited and/or you do not wish to | | | | for hotels - lowest rate guaranteed, like or |
| visit the island you can opt for the Staten | | | | You'll also find very good deals on flights, |
| Island Ferry that frequently leaves Port | | | | car rental, packages, activities and much |
| Authority in Lower Manhattan heading to | | | | more, plus lots of articles regarding |
| Staten Island. The S.I. Ferry is an extremely | | | | worldwide destinations and free worldwide |
| good choice for everyone who wants to take a | | | | destination guides. |