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- Dec 2, 2008 "Very disappointing"
- Nov 10, 2008 "Entertaining and THhought Provoking"
- Sep 9, 2008 "highlight of our trip to The USA"
You need to get there early. Catch the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty and look around. After that you can catch another ferry to Ellis Island. The ferries run regularly. There is also a...
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- Nov 8, 2008 "Great place, shame it is such a pain to get to and from"
- Oct 30, 2008 "Disappointing"
- Oct 29, 2008 "Not To Repeat"
The ground where the World Trade Center stood is now a haunting large construction site. All very ordinary except for some evidence of building and renovation. The iron cross that was pulled out of...
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- Oct 29, 2008 "A Haunting Memory"
- Sep 28, 2008 "Nothing to see"
- Sep 25, 2008 "Not an Attraction, just a place to show respects"
if you want to go inside the base of the Statue of Liberty museum, you must make a reservation or else all you will be able to do is look at it from the outside. If you do make a reservation and you...
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- Nov 13, 2008 "Nice but won't do it again"
- Nov 11, 2008 "Go see it - Early and with reservations!!!"
- Oct 28, 2008 "Queues"
Visitors can learn about the UN's peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts by touring the complex, even when it is in session.
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- Jun 19, 2008 "One of the better attractions in NYC"
- Jun 1, 2008 "Great photography!"
- May 22, 2008 "A unique, informative and very interesting tour"
Step back in time to find out what "Life at Home" was like in 19th-century New York City by touring a historic home filled with original furniture, decorative arts, clothing and personal memorabilia from a prosperous merchant family.
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- Nov 2, 2008 "History on each floor"
- Feb 22, 2008 "Surprisingly Good"
This former Dutch governor's estate, former military fort and former Coast Guard command post now enjoys its old age as a historic monument where you can take the occasional tour.
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Manhattan's oldest house, somewhat of an aberration in the modern neighborhood of Washington Heights, served as a command post for George Washington.
The boyhood home (1858-1872) of the only United States President born in New York City. The site includes galleries and 1865 period rooms that relate the story of young Teddy Roosevelt, his ranch days, presidency and exploration period.
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- Jul 15, 2008 "not at all peaceful..."
- Mar 9, 2008 "Simple and honoring"
- Sep 6, 2007 "Peaceful. Quiet."
Once serving as the United States Army headquarters during the War of 1812, this historical monument commemorates the 1811 West Battery Fort built to defend New York Harbor.
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- May 22, 2008 "You'll go past it so don't overlook it"
- Apr 19, 2008 "Give it a look"
- Oct 22, 2007 "often overlooked"
The largest mausoleum in the U.S. is the burial site of Ulysses and Julia Grant.
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- May 21, 2008 "bit of history, with a Napoleon like flair"
Originally built in 1869 as a lookout, this Rococo-style castle now houses the Henry Luce Nature Observatory and weather measuring devices.
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- Sep 11, 2007 "Nice place."
- Sep 6, 2007 "Great View of Central Park"
The shops and restaurants and historic ambiance have made this renovated port one of Manhattan's most visited spots.
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- Apr 19, 2008 "Worth a Look"
- Oct 25, 2007 "Great views of the Brooklyn bridge"
- Sep 15, 2007 "Worth A Visit"
Housed in the Carnegie mansion, this museum features rare books, drawings, prints, textiles, furniture, metalwork, ceramics, glass, wall coverings and woodwork with changing exhibits.
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- May 29, 2007 "A must see for any design lover!"
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- Nov 27, 2008 "what an experience"
- Mar 12, 2008 "even artsy people might not like it"
- Jan 27, 2008 "Reasons for staying at the Chelsea"
In 1942 New York City mayor Fiorello La Guardia opted to live in Gracie Mansions instead of his palatial residence on Riverside Drive. Since then it has served as the mayoral residence.
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- Jan 23, 2003 "it was a wonderful experience."
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