On the weekends in summer the park is filled with local people who do picnic, enjoy the open-air theatre and concerts, and it’s also a great place to do sport. From Central ParkĬentral Park is probably one of the most fascinating urban parks in the world, and it’s our favourite place to enjoy some moments of relaxation during our travels there. You can book here your place on a Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour. The photo you can capture from the boat with the Statue of Liberty in the foreground and the skyscrapers in the background is one of our favourite images of the New York skyline. In addition to visiting one of the icons of humanity, the views of the New York skyline are excellent from here.

It’s not free like the Staten Island ferry, but visiting the Statue of Liberty, one of the main symbols of the US can’t be missing from any first visit to New York. From the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island

From the ferry you get to enjoy the views of the skyline of Jersey City, Manhattan and Brooklyn at the same time.ħ. Taking the free ferry (one of the great bargains of the city) that connects Manhattan with Staten Island lets you have a look at the New York skyline from another perspective and also to take some great photos of the city. We have visited New York several times, but it’s one of the images of New York that we want to see again every time we go back. The best part of the day to visit the viewing deck is before sunset, so you can get to see how the lights are switched on. In the foreground you will see the Empire State Building, and in the background you can see Lower Manhattan with the One World Trade Center, the tallest building in New York City.

On the other side, you can enjoy possible the best view of New York with some of the most impressive skyscrapers in front of you. The look-out offers 360 degree views, and on one side you can contemplate the immense green of Central Park, the colors of which are especially charming at sunset. The entrance ticket is included in the New York Explorer Plass. The viewing deck is situated in different levels (floor 67-70) of the famous Rockefeller Plaza building. From the Top of the Rockįor most people, the best viewpoint of New York (we share this opinion) is the Top of the Rock that offers astonishing views of the city. If you visit New York, don’t miss out on a free walking tour in NYC.

City skyline pictures