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    Manhattan Skyline

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    Nightime in Manhattan

    A must do while in New York. Took some amazing pictures. Night time is the best! We took our photos from near Central Park.

    Thank erical513
    Reviewed yesterday
    Busiest yet beautiful

    Take a cruise to see the most beautiful Skyline... Building and architect will mesmerise you. DSLR is must, also the selfie stick.

    Thank Jhpathak
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Beautiful

    I took a ferry to Liberty island and the Manhattan skyline from the ferry is stunning. I highly recommend it.

    Thank AussyLady
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Manhattan skyline

    Walked over Brooklyn Bridge, returning via Manhattan Bridge. Stunning views of the skyline.. Small stalls on bridge selling tourist souvenirs.

    Thank Mugret
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    skyline

    no actuall tour but seen the skyline from brooklyn and the city is amazing.would recomenned going across brooklyn bridge to see the skyline

    1  Thank Companion41706460453
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Fabulous

    Great to see daytime or at night amazing sight, would highly recommend this, also try the ferry to states island also great views of skyline.

    1  Thank chelseablue-11
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Amazing Boat Ride on the Hudson

    What a way to see the beautiful skyline of NYC. We took a 3 hour boat ride on the Hudson, complete with drinks and snacks. All of us enjoyed the tour and view of the Manhattan skyline.

    1  Thank Les S
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Just as you Imagined

    The Manhattan Skyline is just as you have Imagined only more .... 1st timer to NY and was very impressed: enjoyed my stay very much.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Amazing Views!

    Took to the skyline views of Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge Park and they are stunning! I always enjoy the views as a photographer it makes it so easy to get that picture perfect view!

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    The skyline from every angle...

    The Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn is simply stunning. We viewed from hotel 1 Brooklyn and the views were inspirational!

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    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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    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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