The moving stories and inspirational heroes that make up the Ground Zero tour It’s almost impossible to come to New York City and not have your mind brought back to the tragic events that took place there on 9/11. Although the city and its people are very much in recovery, it’s clear that this massive […]
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Statue of Liberty Tour
Spectacular sights and fascinating history on the Statue of Liberty tour The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are easily two of the most iconic tourist destinations in New York, yet, despite, having visited the city on several different occasions, I had never been able to find enough time to visit. Aside from time constraints, […]
Ellis Island ferry, Its History And What to See
For millions of immigrants streaming into New York, Ellis Island was the final gateway to a promising new world. It is said that as many as 40 percent of Americans can trace their lineage through Ellis Island. So it’s little wonder that Ellis Island is more than a national monument – for many it is […]
The Flatiron Building: A New York Icon
In a city of striking architecture and towering structures, the Flatiron Building is one of New York’s most celebrated skyscrapers. Its elegant design and narrow wedge shape (which seems to defy the laws of physics) has intrigued New Yorkers for over a century. The Flatiron has been the subject of paintings, photos, postcards and films, […]
Statue of Liberty Ferry and Visitor Information
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most-recognized statues in the world. Not to mention, of course, a symbol of America… and of the world! The easiest way to visit the Statue of Liberty is on our Statue of Liberty tours. Our fully-guided tour boards first thing in the morning, with reserved tickets to one […]
The New World Trade Center
The World Trade Center was an integral part of NYC before it was destroyed by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The violence of the attacks, loss of so many innocent lives, and the massive physical devastation were deeply traumatic to New York City. But after a decade the eyesore known as “Ground Zero” […]
10 Wacky Facts About the Empire State Building
If we didn’t already love the Empire State Building enough, it turns out that there are a ton of fun (or wacky) facts. Here are some of our favorites! 1. Originally, the 17-story spire was supposed to be a dirigible anchor and passenger gate. The current top observation deck (at 1,250 feet!) is enclosed, but in […]