New York Weekend break part Deux

Maid of the Mist

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Attraction | "Water water everywhere!"

Waiting for the bus to pick us up! Photo - Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls, New York

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The day before our return to England I was treated to a surprise trip to Niagara falls from New York. It is do able in a day but believe me it is a very long day necessitating a very early wake up in fact the middle of the night and returning past midnight.In my opinion there are two earth elements that never fail to stun and amaze! One being fire from lava spewing volcanoes and the other the sound and flow of water whether it be from small streams to major rivers, the tinkling of fountains into ponds to the lapping of waves from the oceans! One amazing sight and sound is from Niagara Falls.Where are Niagara Falls?Niagara Falls can be found in New York State in the...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 13, 2012

Maid of the Mist
Niagara Reservation State Park at Prospect Point
Niagara Falls, New York 14303
(716) 284-8897

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Times Square

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Attraction | "I have walked the sidewalks of Broadway!"

Sights of Broadway Photo - Times Square, New York, New York

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Broadway.Broadway most famously known for its theatres has been around since the 1600’s and was a main thoroughfare which runs all the way through the island of Manhattan from the South tip at Battery Park right up to the northern part of the Island. Originally it was a pathway cut through the bush by the Indians who inhabited the area and progressed into the major road that we know it.It encompasses the famous squares such as Times Square made famous by the clock that counts down the start of New Year in the USA. In the lower section of Broadway it is here where the ticker tape parades take place in what is known as the Canyon of heroes. Broadway skimps around Union Square an...Read More

Broadway.

Broadway most famously known for its theatres has been around since the 1600’s and was a main thoroughfare which runs all the way through the island of Manhattan from the South tip at Battery Park right up to the northern part of the Island. Originally it was a pathway cut through the bush by the Indians who inhabited the area and progressed into the major road that we know it.

It encompasses the famous squares such as Times Square made famous by the clock that counts down the start of New Year in the USA. In the lower section of Broadway it is here where the ticker tape parades take place in what is known as the Canyon of heroes. Broadway skimps around Union Square and heads of in a western direction up to Times Square and then further on skimming Central Park at Columbus Circus running past the Bronx right up to the northern area of Manhattan.

Times Square.

Times Square is quite a tourist attraction standing in the middle of Times Square you are surrounded by neon lit boarding’s advertising plays and shows around the theatre district and various other famous products such as Apple, Coca-Cola etc. It is mad what with the traffic and the thousands of people all scuttling around nipping in and out of the shops taking and posing for photos and making their way to find somewhere to eat or other places to go. The atmosphere here is really great and very exciting. It is one of the must see tourist attractions in New York and estimates of 39 million people pass through Times Square each year!

Originally called Longacre square it was renamed in 1904 to Times Square after The New York Times moved into the times building. It is here that the ball drop occurs on New Year’s Eve to mark the start of the New Year. The first ball was made of metal and wood and contained electric light bulbs and was lowered down a mast. This event has happened annually since 1908 and in total 6 balls have been created. The current ball is made of Waterford Crystal. On New Year’s Eve up to 1 milion people gather to watch the ball drop followed by a massive firework display.

We walked the length of Broadway from the start at Battery Park all the way up to Columbus circus which is quite a walk but taking in the sights of Manhattan on route. Some buildings were beautiful with plaques and stone masonry carvings on the outside were exquisite.

While in New York we saw three shows including Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys and South Pacific at the Lincoln Centre. I would highly recommend seeing at least one show while you are here in New York.
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Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 13, 2012

Times Square

New York, New York 10036

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Battery Park

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Attraction | "Take a battering of your senses!"

Eagle Memorial Photo - Battery Park, New York, New York

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Battery Park.Where is it?Battery Park can be found on the southernmost tip of Manhattan Island. Easily accessible by subway tube, bus, taxi or on foot. It is from here that you can take the boat across the bay to the statue of Liberty and Ellis Islands. What is peculiar about this park is that it is a 25 acre haven amidst the sprawling sky line of massive sky scrapers that feature in all the Photos of Manhattan but is generally overlooked because of the sheer size of the sky scrapers behind it.The park is a peaceful haven in what is absolutely a frenetically paced nonstop city of New York and gives the visitor a chance to gain some tranquillity beside the harbour front. The par...Read More

Battery Park.

Where is it?
Battery Park can be found on the southernmost tip of Manhattan Island. Easily accessible by subway tube, bus, taxi or on foot. It is from here that you can take the boat across the bay to the statue of Liberty and Ellis Islands. What is peculiar about this park is that it is a 25 acre haven amidst the sprawling sky line of massive sky scrapers that feature in all the Photos of Manhattan but is generally overlooked because of the sheer size of the sky scrapers behind it.
The park is a peaceful haven in what is absolutely a frenetically paced nonstop city of New York and gives the visitor a chance to gain some tranquillity beside the harbour front. The park is a quiet oasis of greenery with trees fountains walkways children’s playground, roller-skaters and joggers. People sit here in the park admiring the views across the bay towards the statue of liberty not only tourists but office workers taking their lunch breaks. There is a restaurant and small fast food outlets dotted around the park and picnic areas too. There are also several monuments dotted around the park.

World Trade Centre Memorial.
There is also the World Trade Centre memorial to the victims of 9/11 who lost their lives during that despicable and outrageous terrorist attack. The memorial consists of a sphere that was originally sited in the plaza between the two towers which remarkably was undamaged and there is an eternal flame at the memorial too. It is quite a sobering thought to stand in front of it and take a few moments of reflection and remember those poor souls who lost their lives that dreadful day. It really is a moving experience for anyone who witnessed that senseless destruction and waste of life. It will remain etched in many people’s memory til the end of their days.

History of the Park.
The original settlement came about through the Dutch settlers who set up a small Battery on the tip of Manhattan Island in 1623 Battery Park was originally part of the fortifications built to protect the inhabitants of New York from the British and it was from here that the British finally retreated after the American civil war. Opposite the park it is unusual to see the still standing Georgian building built in the 1700’s called James Watson house which appears tiny in comparison to the sky scrapers standing around it. There is a small fort called Castle Clinton which was built in 1812 which was later turned into a music hall, an immigration centre and now houses the ticket office for trips to the Statue of Liberty and a display of Battery Park.

Boats leave from this point to visit the Statue of Liberty Island and also Ellis island. There are also summer music events if you are lucky enough to be there when they are on. Sometimes there are impromptu events school groups or choirs turn up sightseeing who then form a group and sing a song or two. An allotment area is also at the park where local New Yorkers grow vegetables which are sold to raise funds to maintain the park. It really is a nice fun and interesting place to visit. The park has been restored and updated to make it a pleasurable place for visitors and an estimated 6 million people visit the park each year.

I would really recommend spending a little bit of time here admiring the fantastic views across the bay and soaking up the atmosphere which seems cheerful and fun.
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Battery Park
Battery Place
New York, New York 10004
(212) 809-5508

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Statue of Liberty

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Attraction | "The other lady of the Lamp!"

Liberty Island viewed from the air! Photo - Statue of Liberty, New York, New York

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The Statue of Liberty.Think of America and one can immediately conjure up an image of one of the most popular associations of America that being the Statue of Liberty in New York. The statue of Liberty is synonymous with everything about the United States and represents freedom, America being the land of the free. Where is the Statue of Liberty?The Statue of Liberty was erected on a small island originally called Bedloe’s Island opposite Manhattan Island and Straten Island. It is now called Liberty Island. It is situated in the harbour of New York and she was one of the first sights to greet immigrants to the New Land and the processing centre on the next island kno...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on December 6, 2011

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

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Top of the Rock

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Attraction | "On top of the Rock."

The John D Rockefeller Jr tableau. Photo - Top of the Rock, New York, New York

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Rockefeller Centre and Top of the Rock, New York.The Rockefeller centre is perhaps one of the must see attractions when visiting Manhattan New York. The Top of the Rock being a must do experience to take in the sights of the vibrant city of New York.So what is the Rockefeller Centre?It is in fact a cluster of buildings which takes up a couple of blocks between 49th and 50th street between 5th and 7th avenue. Within the complex of buildings built in the art deco style housing the NBC studios, Radio city music hall, the concourse which is an underground warren of shops and small businesses the channel gardens and the Top of the rock observation deck at 70 stories high...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 30, 2011

Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York
(212) 698-2000

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