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Like all the Chinatowns the world, Manhattan's Chinatown is not a good place to hang out for people who don’t like a pushy crowd. Unlike all other Chinatowns in the world, Manhattan's Chinatown doesn't stop pushing in all aspects, especially the geographic one. Map-wise, Manhattan's Chinatown is the area between Canal St. and Worth St., and between The Bowery and Church St. In reality, since the '80s, the boundaries have been pushed northward across Canal St. into Little Italy and eastward to Division St. and East Broadway into the Lower East Side. This is the area where the residents are very good at evading the law. You cannot walk through one block without being accosted by a whisper "Gucci or Prada?" There is not a merchandise to be seen, but all it takes is a slight nod of your head. The person whose voice you could hardly heard will lead you through narrow alleys and dark buildings until you were out of your wit in fear for your life. At that point, you will suddenly find yourself in a garage/warehouse full of knock-off designer handbags, sunglasses and shoes. Every high designer name is there, and if you don't see what you want, just ask, someone will produce it from the back room. A friend of mine went through that experience and survived with a handbag to show. Myself, I am too square to buy fake goods. Give me a bowl of congee and some dim sum any day, but please, spare me of the imitations! Leave a Comment Directions: Take the 6 to Canal St.
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| | | | Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island: Welcome To America. Please Form A Line! | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Imagine the immigrants in the late XIX century and the early XX century. They were Russians, Jewish, Greeks, Irish, Scottish, English, Germans, Scandinavians, Italians, Polish, Romanians, Croatians, Serbians, Lithuanians, Slovenians, Hungarians, Afghanistans, and Arabians. They were old men and old women, young men and young women, children and infants. They were here because they yearned for the taste of freedom, to be able to voice out their thoughts and follow their practice of religion. They were here to take advantage of the plentiful opportunities to make a decent living. They were here to reunite with their relatives. They were here to start a new life -- a good life -- for their children. There were 34 millions people who passed through the doors that you pass through today, climbed up the same stairs you climb today, stood in the same halls where you stand today. They were strangers to you and you do not know them at all, or they were your ancestors and you are a part of their bloodline. Try to be in Ellis Island on a weekday or in the low season when there is not a throng of tourists around. Walk through the door, climb up the stairs, and sit in the hall. Look at the pictures and the personal belongings display there. Imagine the mass of people who were here a hundred years or so ago, the strangers and the relatives. Be very quiet, and listen. Each time I was here, I swore I could hear them still. No, Ellis Island is not haunted by ghosts, but the fervent hope and dreams of 34 million individuals who passed through those doors had somehow lingered in spite of time past. It was in the air, now faintly but not unpleasantly. I could still hear them and feel their presence. I had goose bumps at first, and then I felt glad, very glad, that I did. Leave a Comment Website: http://www.ellisisland.com/
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| | | | Central Park: Central Park | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Central Park, an oasis of green and a New York City landmark, was built between 1859 - 1870, and provided employment during a depression at that time. It's hard to believe that originally, this site consisted of pig farms, quarries, shacks, and swampland. The designers, Fredrick Law Omstead and Calvert Vaux seemed to have foresight about the growth of New York, as even today the heavy traffic of midtown Manhattan is largely hidden from sight by transverse roads. Come here and walk the various pathways, and you really do escape the hustle and bustle of the city -- don't miss out on the charming building known as "The Dairy", where years ago, children could get fresh milk and refreshments. It was restored in 1979, after falling into disrepair while being used as a shed. You can get park information here, maps and even rent chess and checker sets. Leave a Comment Directions: Central Park stretches from Fifth to Eight Avenues (also known as Central Park West) and from 59th to 110th Streets.Website: http://www.centralpark.org/
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| | | | Brooklyn Bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Taking 16 years to build, the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. John A. Roebling, the engineer, dreamed up the bridge one day while icebound on a ferry to Brooklyn. The bridge was built not without tragedy; Roebling himself died from complications of a crushed foot, and his son became paralyzed from the "bends" during construction of the bridge. Roebling's daughter-in-law then studied advanced math to help complete the bridge. It is still a marvel to walk across, especially the views as you cross from the Brooklyn side towards Manhattan. I found it interesting that while reading a large plaque commemorating the completion of the bridge, Roebling and his son's name was on the plaque, but not his daughter-in-law's. Leave a Comment Directions: Take the subway A, C High St. - Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn side) or 4,5,6 to City Hall (Manhattan side).
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| | | | Staten Island and Staten Island Ferry: A free ferry ride to Staten Island? Grab this... | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Hoping on board a ferry to Staten island... is something u don't want to miss especially if the ride is absolutely FOC !!! Staten island transportation and sightseeing treasures is actually the municipal service since 1905, and meant for commuter route between Staten Island and lower Manhattan. The ferry ride covers a glorious, 5.2-mile, 20-minute mini-cruise with great views of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, and lower Manhattan….at no cost... About the Operator: New York City Department of Transportation Staten Island Division St. George Ferry Terminal, Staten Island, New York 10301 Route Information Departs the St. George Ferry Terminal at Richmond Terrace, Staten Island. Arrives at the Whitehall Terminal at Whitehall St. and South St., in Lower Manhattan. ATTN: People with disabilities should use the upper level. Elevator available at the Whitehall Terminal Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Because of security concerns, there are no vehicles allowed on the ferry until further notice. For updates, call 311. A piece of advise, the terminal is really packed on weekends so u might want to schedules ur ride on weekdays if possible. How to get to the terminal?? Public Transportation Connections The Staten Island Terminal is served by the Staten Island Railway and the S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S67, S74, S76, S78, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96 and S98 bus routes. Passengers arriving at the Whitehall Terminal are within a short walking distance from the 1, 9, 4, 5, N, R subway lines as well as the M1, M6 and M15 bus lines. Leave a Comment Address: trains N, R, Q & W to Whitehall St.Phone: 718-727-2508Directions: ManhattanWebsite: http://www.siferry.com
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