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Weekend Getaway in New York

by ranaldino

An April 2006 travel journal

Last Updated: August 22, 2006

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In this journal I will be telling you about the places I went on my trip. My family and I went to a Yankees game, to the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis island.

At this particular game the Yankees played the Blue Jays and they won. My family woke up early to watch batting practice and get autographs. The atmosphere was very friendly and clean.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by ranaldino on August 15, 2006

New York Yankees & Yankee Stadium
161st Street New York, New York 10452
(718) 293 4300

When we arrived at the dock to get on the boat to get to the Statue of Liberty, security was really tight. The line was long, but luckily we were at the front. The boat ride went smoothly. I say this because my kids usually get seasick, but that day they didn't. When we got there, it was a clear day, so the view was unbelievable. The view made up for the fact that we couldn't go in the statue. We ate lunch there and came back.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by ranaldino on August 15, 2006

Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island New York, New York 10004
(212) 363-3200

Ellis Island

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After going to the Statue of Liberty we took the Ferry to Ellis island. We walked around and took a tour. There were lots of facts about the island. Usually when we go places my wife and I worry about losing our younger kids but not here. At the end of the tour they let people look through the records on line of all the people who came through Ellis island. That was cool because I found my Great Grandpa's name and file there.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by ranaldino on August 22, 2006

Ellis Island Museum
Ellis Island New York, New York
(212) 561-4588

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ranaldino
ranaldino
Burlington, Vermont

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