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New York Sight SeeingNew York is the greatest city in the world. From it's early Dutch roots to its modern day place as the melting pot of America, it is the city that never sleeps. Any visit to New York is an adventure, and requires some planning. New York is a LARGE city, with many diverse neighborhoods and experiences. Before going, be sure to have a subway map and tourist city map. Fortunately, NYC is laid out very logically (north of the downtown area, at least) - the large avenues go from east to west, with 1st Ave. near the East River and 11th or 12th Avenue near the Hudson River (west).
New York Sightseeing DowntownDowntown NYC is the financial capital of the world - Wall St. The World Trade Center used to be here of course, near the southern tip of Manhattan. Now the scene is Ground Zero, where construction is slowly beginning on the Freedom Tower that will stand near the same spot. Take the subway to the City Hall station, get out, and follow the walkway around city hall towards the Brooklyn Bridge. A pedestrian walkway sits atop the famous span, and you can enjoy this busy path out into the middle of the East River, with lovely views looking back at the downtown skyline. Head back to City Hall and walk south to Trinity Church, the oldest church in NYC. Alexander Hamilton is buried in the church yard.Cross the street and head down Broad St., and find yourself at Federal Hall at the corner of Wall St. A giant statue of George Washington looks out towards the front of the New York Stock Exchange, which looks more like a military zone these days with barricades and K-9 police units patrolling all day. Walk down Wall St. and find the famous bronze statue of the giant bull - makes a great tourist photo. A little farther brings you to Battery Park, looking out over NY Harbor. To the left is the big ferry terminal for the Staten Island Ferry, the best free sightseeing event it New York! Hop aboard, enjoy the closeup view of the Statue of Liberty as you head out into the harbor towards Staten Island. Roundtrip takes 1 hour, but the views are outstanding as you look back at Manhattan from the harbor, and did we mention it was free? If you want to visit Liberty Island, you need to take the ship at the tip of Battery Park - although as of 2005 you can no longer climb up the staircase inside Lady Liberty. You can also make your way up the east side of Manhattan and have lunch at the South Street Seaport, a few blocks south of the Brooklyn Bridge. Our New York Sightseeing tour continues on the next pages: New York Sight Seeing Tour Page 2, New York Sight Seeing Tour Page 3,
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