The Staten Island Ferry may not be quite as iconic as the Statue of Liberty but it is a free and easy way to get some of the best views of the city without walking up the 354 steps inside Lady Liberty. You can hop on the ferry at the tip of Manhattan on South Street and take it across the harbor while enjoying the ocean breeze and a beer from the snack bar. During the 25 minute ride, you'll sail past not only the Statue of Liberty but also Ellis Island and Governor's Island. Once you land on the Staten Island side, well, you'll notice there's not much going on there... yet. But they are building the biggest ferris wheel in the world right on the water by the ferry dock, which will no doubt boast one of the best views in the entire city once it's finished. In case you didn't catch a theme here, I'm really into finding kick-ass views of the city.
Iconic shot, perfect!
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