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    Manhattan Skyline

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    Weekend Visit

    Take the Manhattan Cruise you get to see it all. Take the longer cruise, leaves around 12, well worth the 30 dollars, compared to some expensive site seeing, it is value for money

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank chris w
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Wow!

    Go see it! The best place is from a ferry It doesn’t disappoint It is iconic! Well worth doing even if it is freezing! It was bloody cold on the ferry but well worth it! I loved it! Highly recommend for all ages Go!

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank SharbyT
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Amazing

    New York is amazing no matter where you visit - it is a must to visit lovely when you see it by ferry or when you loomout of your airoplane window on your arrival

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Martin-j21
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Postcard memories

    Can't miss it. It doesn't matter how tired you are of walking Manhattan in New York City. You can feel you are part of a postcard.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank TrailBlazer49946
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Amazing

    Given the scale of the place, you could be forgiven for forgetring that Manhattan is an island. But take the Staten Island Ferry and look back, or a helicopter ride and the view is wow!!

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Raymondson
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Beautiful skyline.

    You see this famous skyline in all movies centered in NYC and, let's be honest, it is a place where you must at least take one picture. It's a cool experience to have while in NYC

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank ReadExploreRepeat
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    As most great Cities the skyline is Iconic and everchanging. I love it!

    That first glimpse driving into town from the airport is always exciting. It is my favorite moment, returning. Wherever I have been I am always so excited to be home.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank richardandbelindag
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Best View

    This place has the best view.. I love this place. alot of skyscraper...... good place to take a picture ..

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank TobbieUSA
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Amazing skyline

    There's nothing in the world like it; it unique and free. You can go solo, with friends or family and you'll enjoy it. Plus you'll take amazing shoots.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank NYwisetraveller
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Manhattan skyline is both a reminder of human ingenuity and its littleness.

    Having lived in New York City and its adjacent New Jersey area literally for more than three decades, with five years spent on the west side of the Manhattan island, I have learned to appreciate the Manhattan skyline with a dose of realistic understanding of...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
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    This is the iconic New York that so many visitors
    imagine before they visit—spectacular skyscrapers like
    the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building,
    iconic public buildings like Grand Central Terminal
    and the New York Public Library, and the non-stop
    hustle and bustle of the city streets. Fifth Avenue is
    a shopper's heaven where you can find every kind of
    store imaginable, with fashion brands ranging from the
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    ckd528
    August 6, 2018|
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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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    Response from sonjap376 | 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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