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Battery Park

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Financial District, New York
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    Carl G.
    "Excellent views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island."(9 Tips)
    HashtagNYU
    "Staten Island is too far a trip"(6 Tips)
    Raeanne D.
    "Buy Liberty Island tickets online."(5 Tips)
    Simon W.
    "A beautiful park, and a view of the Statue of Liberty"(59 Tips)
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  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍October 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Good spot to hang out and walk around. The view of the harbor is breathtaking! This is where you will want to go to catch the various ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
    Upvoted Jan 13
  • Elijah M.heart icon on user image
    Elijah MillingtonDecember 21, 2016
    I honestly believe that Battery Park is the best park of New York besides Central Park. It's super fun, spacious, calming, and holds many exciting shows and museums! Go visit in spring/summer!
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYAugust 30, 2012
    The park gets its name from the series of artillery batteries built along the area’s waterfront for protection, starting in the later part of the 17th century.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • City of New York
    City of New YorkJanuary 13, 2014
    In Men in Black (1997), the entrance to Headquarters is actually Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel Ventilator Building, just north of Battery Park.
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkJuly 11, 2013
    This 25-acre space is like Manhattan’s delicate fingernail, neatly plotted with monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and a farm-to-table café, plus killer waterfront views from the promenade. Read more
  • Mariana P.heart icon on user image
    Mariana PantalenaJuly 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to watch the ocean from the tip of the island of Manhattan. There's an old Fort Worth while visiting and looking at the children playing with an water sculpture.
  • @lex P.
    @lex PeraltaApril 18, 2014
    First you have to Get The ticket in The Castle and after The long line. If you come with Friends, one should buy and The other stay in The line. Have a great day ;)
  • Alekseyheart icon on user image
    AlekseyMay 19, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Pretty park in southern Manhattan. Avoid the people trying to sell you Liberty Island tickets, gaze at the sea and buildings, and enjoy your time here!
  • Snap Dog
    Snap DogJuly 1, 2016
    Whether you're about to hop on a ferry, or you're just enjoying a downtown lunch break, Battery Park is a perfect place to enjoy a delicious Snap Dog from the cart on State St & Pearl St.
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015
    Excellent views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The park is full of interesting statues.
  • Delene 하.
    Delene 하늘January 1, 2015
    I went there to get to Statue of Liberty. The park itself is nice though. You can see One World Trade Center from the park. The walk to 1WTC also feels nice~
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe ConteJanuary 21, 2016
    you have to visit the sea glass carousel it is a very pretty, fun, enjoyable, little ride and is a must for kids, or your sweetheart!!
  • Abdullah A.
    Abdullah AlhamoudNovember 3, 2016
    If you want to see the Statue of Liberty without going to the island this is the place.
  • Staten Island Yankees
    The views offered at Battery Park are among the most breath taking in the city along with the views from the other side of the bay. Great place to take in the sunset!
  • Elegran
    ElegranJune 8, 2012
    Enjoy sightseeing time here, sitting on a bench and taking in the view of Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. Then walk along the Hudson River to Battery Park City. Beautiful residential buildings... Read more
  • Louis Vuitton
    Louis VuittonMay 2, 2012
    Admire the Statue of Liberty and sip your coffee along the water in this laid back, and usually less crowded park. Great spot to see the sunset, too.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HoldsworthSeptember 14, 2016
    Nice and lovely place to wander around. Closest view you'll get of Lady Liberty from Manhattan and it's a distant glance!
  • Kirk W.heart icon on user image
    Kirk WoodDecember 31, 2018
    You can get a view of the Statue of Liberty from here without having to ride a boat. Lots of open space and plenty of food vendors around
  • US National Archives
    US National ArchivesApril 29, 2011
    Battery Park, a 25 acre public park on Manhattan's southern tip is a great place to start a tour of the island or sit down and relax, like the people in this 1970s photo from our Documerica collection Read more
  • Douglas S.heart icon on user image
    Douglas SouzaOctober 19, 2014
    The place to photograph the Financial District's buildings. If you have a zoom camera you can also have the Liberty Statue on your frame !
  • Erin R.heart icon on user image
    Erin RathJune 20, 2016
    Lots of trees and greenery as well as fun art and historic sculptures. Generally crowded. Occasional stage for street musicians.
  • HashtagNYU
    HashtagNYUAugust 17, 2016
    If Staten Island is too far a trip, this park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty! http://hashtagnyu.tumblr.com/post/143117135471/a-guide-to-impressing-your-nyc-visitors-going-way
  • Arianna V.heart icon on user image
    Arianna VictorApril 8, 2017
    Views are hrs here & plenty of places for kids to play including the sea glass carracell & Staten island free ferry is min. a way.
  • Jacob F.heart icon on user image
    Jacob ForsterAugust 11, 2015
    Take a run down east river running path (fantastic path) around sunset and end here with a scenic view of the Statue of Liberty!
  • amNewYork
    amNewYorkSeptember 15, 2013
    Battery Park was the first defensive post taken by early Dutch settlers. Today, Battery Park offers numerous dog-friendly pathways, spectacular waterfront views and 53,000 square feet of gardens.
  • Fabioheart icon on user image
    FabioNovember 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Second to none atmosphere. Casual , relax, no body cares about anything. Just enjoy the scene. Love it at the end of t afternoon!
  • Jeffrey G.
    Jeffrey GilesSeptember 27, 2014
    This is a very interesting area with lots of history. The area is actually landfil from the original World Trade Center.
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AAugust 30, 2015
    Nice green space, lots of boats to different places. Try the new aquarium carousel.. Go at night, the carousel colors really pop.
  • Erika N.
    Erika NagamineApril 11, 2012
    If you visit the liberty state from NYC certain you go to this little park! It's beautiful and has a great view from newest part of this island!
  • Ricardo Daniel L.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo Daniel LOAugust 28, 2017
    Nice Park overall. Very nice views. Worth looking at the memorials and statues.
  • Carlos A.heart icon on user image
    Carlos AltahonaAugust 24, 2016
    Located at the southern most tip of Manhattan, you get an unique view of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
  • Alex A.
    Alex AragonésApril 19, 2013
    is the best view to the statue of liberty in NY. And also is the monument to the fallen in World War II. Great pleace.
  • Bollare
    BollareJuly 24, 2012
    There’s a great jogging path, it’s quiet and far from away from the craziness that is often Manhattan. It’s like my own peaceful little nook in the city http://bit.ly/OfH7mZ -Grease and Glamour
  • Emre A.heart icon on user image
    Emre AktunaSeptember 21, 2016
    Statue of liberty point of view.Ferries to statue and Ellis island. Take the tickets from castle. Must see and have a rest
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJuly 28, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Come here for the gorgeous carousel! Stay for the scenic views/waterfront views & sunsets.
  • Melting Hearts USA S.heart icon on user image
    Definitely a great place to check out. Pack a lunch, find a bench & people watch for a little bit! It's pretty enjoyable!
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GuerrieriMay 16, 2019
    Sat here and listened to a guitar player rip some classical tunes, super chill with a view of the Statue of Liberty🤘🏻
  • Joycott
    JoycottJanuary 30, 2014
    We love this park because it's not usually very crowded. It's a great place in the city to sit and relax and take in nature.
  • TenantKing.com
    TenantKing.comJuly 25, 2014
    The heat out here can really get to you. To make sure you stay refreshed, grab a drink at Jliu's Jungle juice.
  • JoAnn R.
    JoAnn ReedDecember 19, 2011
    Buying tickets online only saves you time if they have the express lines open our the ticket holders line open, otherwise you have a long wait ahead, prepare to take a while.
  • Yasaman M.heart icon on user image
    Yasaman MahdianAugust 29, 2018
    The memorial gave me goosebumps!
  • Jeeleighanne D.heart icon on user image
    Jeeleighanne DuboiusJuly 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Lots to see and do here. Perfect if you like to walk❤️
  • Greg P.
    Greg PhilippiJune 8, 2012
    The soft pretzels and old and stale. Take a trip to Philly for the best Pretzels! LOL Hey it's NYC, discover the place for yourself!!!
  • Lincoln Center
    Lincoln CenterJanuary 9, 2012
    "Battery Park, overlooking the statue of liberty. I'm reminded of my family who came to this country and that beautiful lady was the first thing they saw." —Laura Benanti, American Songbook
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenOctober 9, 2022
    Pretty big park with plenty of benches to people watch and just relax.
  • MetroFocus
    MetroFocusMarch 7, 2012
    A new futuristic carousel is coming soon to Battery Park. With glass-and-steel aquatic creatures illuminated by fiber optic and LED lights, the new SeaGlass carousel will be a ride to remember. Read more
  • Andreas K.heart icon on user image
    Andreas KanakisApril 3, 2015
    It's a must if you like being attacked by street resellers with all kinds of tricky business proposals
  • Joely L.
    Joely LaraApril 25, 2014
    It has the most amazing views in NY, and it has free wifi, always a plus!
  • Michael L.
    Michael LambertOctober 8, 2014
    Great place to get lost near the financial district. Splendid views from the shore.
  • Sylvain L.heart icon on user image
    Sylvain LienneFebruary 25, 2015
    Sunset from there is AWESOME !
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