Location: Ferries Located in Battery Park
Guests visiting New York City should not miss a visit to historic Ellis Island, where 12 million immigrants entered the United States from 1892 to 1924. Today, over 100 million Americans can trace their ancestry to the immigrants who crossed this island before dispersing to points all over the country.
Location: Battery Park
A new attraction in lower Manhattan, the Seaglass Carousel introduces art, architecture, and music to children of all ages. Located on the original destination of the New York Aquarium, the Seaglass Carousel is a mystical underwater experience created by The George Tsypin Opera Factory. Riders sit within iridescent fish that glide through the sights and sounds of a 360° aquatic adventure.
Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor that hosts a variety of events, activities, concerts, and exhibitions throughout the summer. Easily accessible by ferry and open to the public during the summer.
Location: 285 Fulton Street
Ascend to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and experience jaw-dropping views of New York City at the Freedom Tower. Located on the top floors of One World Trade Center, One World Observatory boasts a variety of exhibits, dining and spectacular views. Open Daily from 9am-8pm, guests ascend to the top by the Sky Pod Elevators to find the Global Welcome Center.
Location: Intersection of Broadway and Morris Street
Sculpted by Arturo Di Modica, this 7,000-pound bronze "Charging Bull" mysteriously appeared one day in 1989 in front of the New York Stock Exchange. The sculpture rapidly became an urban legend and an international icon of Wall Street.
Location: Intersection of Vesey and Church Street
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Santiago Calatrava, this state-of-the-art transportation hub is the third largest in New York City, rivaling Grand Central Station in size. Named the 'Oculus', the concourse will connect visitors to 11 different subway lines, the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) rail system, Battery Park City Ferry Terminal, the World Trade Center Memorial Site, WTC Towers 1, 2, 3, and 4, the World Financial Center and the Winter Garden. Home to the new Westfield Mall, featuring an array of shopping and dining options.
