Stunning NYC Views - And It Won’t Cost a Dime

The Staten Island Ferry Offers Free Rides with Iconic Views and Rich History

“You haven’t seen New York until you’ve seen it from the Staten Island Ferry”

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Staten Island Ferry with the Statue of Liberty on the background - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Stunning NYC Views - And It Won’t Cost a Dime

• A Visitor’s Guide to Central Park

• Around the Web: Van Gogh’s Flowers; Staten Island Museum;

  Life Along the Hudson and a whole lot more…

• From Social Media - The Ultimate New York Travel Guide

• A Bite Out Of the Big Apple - Old Fashioned American Goulash

• Curiosity Corner - FREE Ferry in New York - How to ride the Staten Island Ferry

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Stunning NYC Views - And It Won’t Cost a Dime

The Staten Island Ferry, one of the last operating ferry systems in New York, transported people between Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs long before bridges were introduced. The northern shores of Staten Island were littered with piers, competing ferry companies vied for a place in the busy waters. Today, the Staten Island Ferry provides almost 22 million people with ferry service annually: taking almost 70,000 passengers daily between St George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in Manhattan. The ferry is the only non-vehicular mode of transport between Staten Island and Manhattan. The New York City Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of the ten-vessel fleet along with numerous facilities including the St George and Whitehall terminals in Staten Island and Manhattan respectively

The exterior of the Staten Island Ferry building in Lower Manhattan - Shutterstock

A Visitor’s Guide to Central Park

Welcome to Central Park, New York City’s iconic urban oasis! Located in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park is a sprawling green space that offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, cultural attractions or simply a place to relax, Central Park has something for everyone. Let us be your guide to this enchanting park.

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Around The Web

Van Gogh’s Flowers

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowers, where you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings—by day, and by night

Staten Island Museum

The Staten Island Museum is located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Building A. Originally built in 1879, the the historic Greek Revival building (Building A) is a city, state, and federal landmark and opened as the Staten Island Museum in 2015. All public spaces are wheel-chair accessible

Bay Ridge Gingerbread House

Not far from the western shore of Brooklyn sits an unusual house. The exterior is designed out of uncut stone and the asphalt roof undulates like rolling hills, appropriate given that the house was built to conform to the land it was constructed on

A Circular Defensive Work

Castle Williams is a circular defensive work of red sandstone on the west point of Governors Island in New York Harbor. It was designed and erected between 1807 and 1811

Flying Goose Tavern

Flying Goose tavern is a community bar located in the Hudson Valley town of Kerhonkson NY, featuring hand-crafted cocktails, local beers, food pop-ups and a backyard on the Rondout Creek

Life Along the Hudson

The Hudson River flows through the heart of New York City’s past and present. Once a crucial trade route and now a ribbon of recreation, the waterfront hums with life—offering calm retreats, floating gardens, and creative spaces just steps from city streets. You’ll find art installations, hidden piers, kayaking spots, and gardens where nature meets skyline

Little Island over the Hudson River in Chelsea, New York - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

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A Bite Out Of the Big Apple

Old Fashioned American Goulash

Curiosity Corner

FREE Ferry in New York - How to ride the Staten Island Ferry

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