Nice View from the Staten Island Ferry

The only NYC boro in which I've never lived is Staten Island. However, I only recently discovered what a great ride the Staten Island ferry really is. Even if you have no desire to set foot on Staten Island, the ferry ride is so fun! You will sail past the statue of liberty and get some nice panoramic views of her. On the ride back, seeing Lower Manhattan is breathe-taking. Best part, the ride is free and the ferry can be caught on the east side of Battery Park which is a major tourist area.

Take the R train, red-line or green-line trains (except for the #6 train which terminates at Brooklyn Bridge) to WhiteHall St/South Ferry/Bowling Green station and have a great trip!

And if you want to actually venture about in Staten Island, check out the Asian Gardens (more on that later).