Staten Island Ferry

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 (237.8 mi)

Price

Free

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My prefered ride when visiting NYC with newbies! =)

This is one of my favorite "touristy" things to do in NYC. I much prefer it to the paid tours of the Statue of Liberty, especially when traveling with kids. Though there is a wealth of history and information to be learned on the tours - especially on Ellis Island - I don't find that to be of particular interest to my kiddos (or to me when I went as a child!), and the view of the Statue of Liberty from this free ferry is excellent!

This is one of my favorite free things to do in NYC BUT -- always check the return schedule to avoid being stranded in Staten Island (from experience)!

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