In my last post, I mentioned about the best places to see Empire State Building and WTC.
For WTC, there is an even better spot – Exchange Place in Jersey City! Though the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway crosses Exchange Place, but rather than walking from the Pier C/A Parks in Hoboken (mentioned in the last post), I would suggest you drive to the exchange place…it would take you about 20 minutes though it is only about 3 miles (approx. 5 kilometers). Exchange Place is a congested area because it is a major hub for many financial companies, so be sure to give yourself enough time if you are on a schedule. If you are coming by public transport, there are many NJ Transit buses and trains that stop there.
I have been there a few times, and there is this small parking just alongside the waterfront which I have been lucky to get. Else, you can also park at the private (paid) parking lots close by.
The place has one of the best boardwalks I’ve ever seen, and you can even spend a whole day in the area. I was recently there in the night and got lucky to capture the Moon and WTC in one frame.When you think of New York, another prominent structure that one can enjoy from the distance is Statue of Liberty. Situated on the Liberty Island, there are many places from where you can see the iconic structure. The best is to be next to the statue itself – you can take a ferry from Ellis Island or even Battery Park in New York. I’ve taken both of them at different times in over a decade.
However, if you wish to see it from a short distance whilst also treating yourself to the beautiful skyline of NY, head to the Liberty State Park in New Jersey. It is about a 15-minute drive from the Exchange Place (just over 4 miles).
The park is quite scenic and brings you close to the Statue (on the back side of it, though). If you continue on the walkway alongside the Hudson, there is this small stretch where it is actually over the river also. As you walk a bit, you get close to the Ellis Island, with WTC visible right in the background – the walkway, the Island, and WTC are all visible in the shot below.
The park is so huge that you can drive around and halt at different stops to enjoy the scenic views.
Just about a 5-minute drive within the park itself, there is the Empty Sky, the official New Jersey September 11 Memorial. The twin walls of the memorial are directed towards Ground Zero (with the new structure visible right in between them) and the passage is made of Granite. The names of the victims of attacks are etched in Stainless Steel.
There is no entry fee to any of the locations I’ve mentioned in this or the earlier post. You might just have to pay the nominal parking fee depending upon where you park!
The blues of your photographs are so wonderful. I loved your shots of the statue of liberty best of all.
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Much thanks, Tulika. Happy to see you here after long 🙂
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The descriptions and the pictures are really good,specially the last one.
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Thank you, Neha 👍
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Great post on lesser known places around NY! It looks like winter has been kind to New York this year. Very little snow to see on your pictures.
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Though most of the pictures are from the last season (especially with snow), but yes, this year there has been little snow.
Thank you for appreciating ☺️
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You are welcome!
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Going to New York in March and definitely going there! 😀 Lovely clicks!!! Hope I get to see some snow too like you 🙂
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Wow, March is a good time to visit NY. Do plan to visit us, if you can…we live near Edison (a major hub in NJ).
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Will surely try 🙂
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Last photograph is awesome.. nice description of the place.
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Thanks a lot, Shilpa.
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Awesome
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The last pic is really a masterpiece Alok. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Balroop…appreciate your inputs 😊
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What a lovely place to walk and take in those inspiring views. Beautiful
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You said it right. The best relaxing walk one can have overlooking the NY skyline!
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Fabulous shots. The last one is my favorite…
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Happy to know. Thanks 😊
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Never been there and I think I will never be but your pictures gives me the feel. Nice clicks Alok and yes, last 1 is a marvel.
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I sincerely hope you get to visit NY sometime…it is a must-visit in the US!
Thank you, though.
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It was like a nice tour, going through your posts… wonderful perspectives on the statue and structures of the NY skyline
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Thanks a lot, Jeevan 🙏
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Nice description and you are very good photographer 👍👌☺️💐😊🌹
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Thank you very much 😍
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You’re welcome 😊💐☺️
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Wonderful shots.
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Great images, Alok – you captured NYC skyline beautifully! Regardless how expensive NYC could be, some locations there are actually affordable and even free to visit.
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Very true, you can balance it out on what you have to definitely see!
Thank you 😊
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Fantastic photos and descriptions, Alok. I LOVE your night captures. Just awesome!! ❤
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They are my personal favorite too 🙂
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The skyline, and the captures have been taken so well. The description goes along. But, I love, just love the last one Alok 🙂 What a stunning picture that one is.
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Thanks a lot, buddy. Apparently, many of my followers liked the last one 🙂
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Had a virtual trip.. Thanks alok
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My pleasure 😊
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Loved the night shots Alok and of course the last one. What I love about your posts is the care to share details like the places to park with care taken to hint both the public parking spots and the paid ones.
Keep these amazing travel posts coming!
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Thanks a ton, Era. I like to detail them out so the posts are comprehensive 🙂
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Great photos of this awesome statue! Love the last one. 🙂
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Thanks!
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The skyline is amazing! Wish to visit NYC someday. Seems like a wonderful city and with all these blogposts as a supportive guide would really make things more friendly. I like the shot of Memorial’s twin walls . It’s really good. 🙂
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Thank you, Saumy. Hope you get to see this marvelous city of NY some day!
Btw, I have been missing your posts…I know you’ve been off action for a while 😊
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Exquisite photos, Alok, and such incredibly helpful information about the best locations for viewing. 🙂
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Thank you very much, Carol!
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Really great shots!!! I love New York.
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Me too…thank you 😊
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splendid captures 🙂
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Beautiful writeup. Awesome pics.
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Great pictures and wonderful narration, Alok!
Oh to see the Statue of Liberty captured by a friend was like almost being there..:)
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Some pictures do make you feel as if you are actually there. Thank you, Sir!
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Superb shots.
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Nice.. Had the good fortune to visit the places mentioned in this post while on an official tour in 2011. Brought back memories…
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I am very happy to know you’ve been there 🙂
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Thanks for showing us…
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Night pictures sure have an aura of their own…
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Yes, that’s why i have been loving them!
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Beautiful night shots.
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Thank you
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Beautiful pictures, Alok. I love the night shots, but the last picture is my favourite – doubly so because of the meaningfulness of the place.
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Yes, i can understand. My favorites have been night shots all through 🙂
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The names of the victims of attacks are etched in Stainless Steel. Its a good idea to remember that unfortunate attack . Please give its picture , if possible .
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The last picture is the one with names, you can see them on the sides.
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What a beauty. The information provided is so helpful too for all those planning a visit. Enjoyed my tour, thank you so much!
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My pleasure 😊
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You have explained so nicely, people would love to go there. I have seen the statue of Liberty in 2009 and WTC I have seen from a distance only as shown in your clicks.
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Wow, maybe it is time for you to go back sometime again 😊
Thank you, Sadhna.
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Ack! You’ve made me want to return to New York in the worst way…! 🙂
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I am happy though 😍
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Some day it’s going to be useful (for me)!
Loved the night skyline with the moon pic! the road that takes the curve is Awesome!
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Thank you, Deepa. Hope that some day comes soon for you 😊
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Beautifully drafted Post, Gr8 for ones planning it ! And what amazing Captures ✨
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Jersey City has the best views of Manhattan. I love the night time shots too!
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I agree. Happy to know your thoughts too 😊
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