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    Great view

    Amazing view at night from our boat cruise,one of the highlights of our stay Also went to a few rooftop bars to take in the skyline

    Thank Connector598931
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great view from Liberty island

    We got a great view of the Manhattan skyline from Liberty island. I’m sure there’s other nice places to see the skyline, especially at night, but we enjoyed this view very much.

    Thank Katrin R
    Reviewed yesterday
    Impressive, exciting and always amazing

    Some say it's an architectural mish-mash and it is that, but it's also exciting and amazing from just about any vantage point.

    Thank v0yageur22
    Reviewed yesterday
    It is great

    It is so great view to see. I definitely strong recommend, and next time, I want to search the chance to see it in the night.

    Thank michaelma2
    Reviewed yesterday
    Amazing both day and night

    This view never tires ...best veiw from the Statue of Liberty ..so a boat ride round the Hudson makes this view amazing x

    Thank pearytransport
    Reviewed yesterday
    Manhattan skyline from Brookling

    Cross on foot the Brookling Bridge and have a gorgeous view from Manhattan Skyline. Don't fortget to book a table at River Cafe!

    Thank Assis S
    Reviewed yesterday
    Empire State Building

    Excellent - worth doing on a City Pass. There will be long lines but it is worth the visit. Plan two hours and go on a sunny day.

    Thank anninchehalis
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    A Beautiful Site when Ending A Cruise

    Our transatlantic cruise ended in the early morning hours in NYC. It was a magnificent site to see the Ststue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline...a perfect welcome back to the USA.

    Thank MokoPeoria_IL
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    The most famous skyline in the world

    The best place to view the skyline in NY would be from Brooklyn bridge or the Brooklyn promenade. Be sure to see this both during the day and at night.

    1  Thank hilltopsinger
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Pretty view

    My friend and I took our daughters to NYC for the weekend and seeing the skyline is always the best. Several ways to see it. So different from upstate NY. We ha a great trip.

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    Response from janban2016 | Reviewed this property |
    We went in April. It was cold but lovely and sunny. I can imagine any part would be good in early October. We hired bikes and explored all over. Wish we were going again.
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    July 26, 2018|
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    Response from Ann N | Reviewed this property |
    Growing up in NYC as we both did we have always taken pubic transit( subway/bus) or walked .Your best bet is to do as the"natives" do: walk or use public transportation. I've never taken a tour bus anyplace I've been to... More
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    July 24, 2018|
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    Response from sonja p | Reviewed this property |
    Top of the rocks gives best view however we have visited in May and a skyscraper under construction close to top of the rocks limited the view. Two years ago we have been at Empire State Building and liked it a lot. Also... More
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