![]() ![]() It was absolutely amazing to see this monument. Also take a look at the departure schedule available on the website to plan your trip accordingly.Īs for the Statue of Liberty, it was my first time seeing it in person so what I could say was a wow. Make sure you go early because you will have to go through security at the port. For $23/adult it’s actually very reasonably priced. You can purchase tickets at the Battery Park but I’d recommend you purchase it in advance. There’s only one cruise line that is allowed to enter the Liberty Island and Ellis Island, which is Statue Cruises. This is a must-see for everyone who visits New York City, you would never want to miss it. On good days you can see into Brooklyn and even the Narrows bridge. Overall it was a great experience and you get to see all four sides of the city from multiple perspectives and multiple floors. Don't worry about wearing a belt it's not a problem. If you have a small bag you can go faster. You are allowed to bring food and drinks and there are metal detectors. Just check to make sure that any stores in the center that you want to go to are near the exit and are open otherwise you have to walk outside and all the way around. Everyone was wearing masks and had to be vaccinated. They followed the covid protocol strictly which is always a plus. Even though it was Christmas it was not too cold. The elevator was fast, the bathrooms were clean, and although it was Christmas it was not too crowded. The gift shop was not too expensive although the selection was small. Visibility was poor that day because it rained but it made for beautiful photos of the skyline and gave a magical look to everything. ![]() There was almost no wait, the staff was friendly. And if you’re looking for an even more immersive experience beyond the 34 million specimens on display, the Rose Center features a high-tech Hayden Planetarium with state-of-the-art digital projection systems and star theaters that will take you on a journey through the universe from the Milky Way to distant galaxies. Boasting everything from dinosaur fossils to plant specimens and an impressive collection of meteorites, as well as ancient animals like wooly mammoths and saber-toothed cats across its 45 permanent exhibition halls, this museum is perfect for visitors of all ages who want to learn more about our planet and the creatures that have called it home. Like stepping into a time machine, the Museum of Natural History on Central Park’s western edge promises to be a wonderful way to spend several hours from exploring its world-class collections and exhibitions on biology, geology, anthropology, history, and evolution, to taking a break in its lovely Rose Center for Earth and Space. ![]() Walking trails and expansive lawns aside, you’ll be spoiled for choice for things to do in Central Park: the area is home to a variety of different attractions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art at its eastern edge or the Museum of Natural History on its western edge (both unmissable Manhattan museums), Alice in Wonderland statue near 72nd street, Belvedere Castle on Vista Rock, the Shakespeare Garden, the cute-as-a-button snapping turtles in turtle lake, the vintage Carousel, Strawberry Fields (a memorial to John Lennon) and more - not to mention countless food carts, sports fields, street performers, and horse-drawn carriages. Created in 1857, this massive park stretches from Midtown all the way up to Harlem and covers more than 800 acres (or around twice the size of London’s Hyde Park) - meaning there’s plenty of room to wander, explore, and relax amongst nature without ever having to leave Manhattan. A green oasis smack-dab in the heart of the concrete jungle, Central Park is one of the most famous public parks in the world and an undeniable New York City staple. ![]()
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