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New York - Battery Park

 
Battery Park sits on the southern tip on Manhattan and affords great views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Historically it was the site of a fort established by the first Dutch settlers in 1626. The fort later became known as Castle Garden and was used as a venue for various entertainment functions. Battery Park was also where many early newcomers to America first arrived, prior to Ellis Island.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Central Park
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
American Museum of Natural History
Chrysler Building
The Cloisters
Fifth Avenue
Today, this is where visitors can catch the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It is also a good starting point for walking tours of the city. In the summer the park is a lovely area to walk along the waterfront, with gardens, paths, and various monuments.

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Battery skyline of New York.Battery skyline of New York.
Battery Park garden in lower New York City.Battery Park garden in lower New York City.
Sphere by Fritz Koenig formerly at WTC, now memorial in Battery Park in New York.Sphere by Fritz Koenig formerly at WTC, now memorial in Battery Park in New York.
Sunset in Battery Park, New York City.Sunset in Battery Park, New York City.
Quay at Battery Park, New York City.Quay at Battery Park, New York City.
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