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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Cityscapes from the East River Ferry


If you liked the view of the Chrysler Building in my last post, you will probably like this photo's perspective.



Or how about this photo of the Empire State Building rising above all the buildings on 34th Street?



Or this view across the East River of the United Nations Headquarters Building?


All of those views of the Manhattan skyline were taken from the New York City borough with the best panoramic views of all -- Brooklyn! 



To see them all yourself, all you have to do is take a ride on the East River Ferry over from Manhattan to the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.....


...or visa versa.


The Williamsburg Bridge and the lower Manhattan skyline can also be seen in the distance from this ferry stop vantage point. The tall building under construction in the right of the photo above is the new World Trade Center One.



New York Waterway's East River Ferry provides frequent, reliable service that connects Manhattan with various destinations in Brooklyn, Queens and Governor's Island.



Prices at this time are as low as $4 for a one way ticket to $12 for an all day pass with hop-on hop-off access to all terminals. It's a wonderful way to travel and a unique way to see the city. I hope you hop on board the next time you visit!



I'm linking this post to the following blog events:
Watery Wednesday
Skywatch Friday
Potpourri Friday

Many thanks to all the blog hosts!


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49 comments:

  1. SarahJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Hi, Pat. You share the most interesting things. I'm going to add this to my list for my next NY visit. ~ Sarah

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  2. MichelleJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    A great collection of photos AND sights to visit.

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  3. black eyed susans kitchenJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Great pictures Pat...they are so clear and crisp! My last job in New York was one block away from the Empire State Building and Macy's. I had an office with the most amazing views, making the late nights a little less painful. The lights at night were quite a sight...beautiful!

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  4. Pamela GordonJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I love these pictures. I am really looking forward to my trip to NYC in November. I don't know how much we'll get to see but I'll be there!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Nice view~
    Happy Wednesday~

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  6. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    You are a master of taking pictures of these big skyscrapers, and these are great. They are probably just like everyday scenes to you, but believe me we have nothing like this here! I love the light and shadows in the first picture.

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  7. SueJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Hi Pat....that boat goes right past daughters apartment...I took a picture of it last time I was in town...

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  8. KrisJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    I hope I get to hop on very soon!!! Beautiful city scapes!!!

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  9. TannaJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks for the ride, Pat!! Such a beautiful skyline!! One of these days... blessings ~ tanna

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  10. VeeJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    It looks cool out on the water, but oh the views! Ferrying makes me feel a little unsettled. You?

    Our local weatherman made a great big deal over the fact that NYC temps reached 56F today while ours never went above 34F. =)

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  11. podsoJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    So is the SI Ferry still 25 cents? It was 10 cents when I used to ride it! Thanks for the great views!!

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  12. BethJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    What a fun post, Pat! It brings back good memories for me of my trip to NY this summer. Thanks!
    Hugs, Beth

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  13. IndraniJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    These are such GRAND captures. Great glimpses! Thank you for showing.

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  14. The TablescaperJanuary 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Love your views! I'm such a huge NYC fan.

    - The Tablescaper

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪January 31, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Those are great views of New York. The $4 seems like a bargain.

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  16. Lovella ♥January 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    I don't think we took this ferry but we were very glad we took the water tour of the area. We could have never have seen all we did in the limited time we had from land alone.

    It is so beautiful that skyline. Thanks for that ferry ride.
    I would also like to report it is a lot cheaper than a ride across to Vancouver Island fromt the mainland here.

    But don't let that stop you from a visit.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Hello Pat, we are at the tail end of our Chinese New year here. As usual, I enjoy this virtual tour. Did I tell you that my girls aspire to go to New York one day...well, me too. Happy week my friend, hugs and love/ MK

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  18. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Thansk everyone!

    Podso: The Staten Island ferry is FREE!! It has been for quite a few years--it is NYC's best bargain! :)

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  19. Ciao Chow LindaJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    New York is a photographer's playground Pat and you captured some beautiful shots. OK, so Brooklyn has some great vantage points, but us New Jerseyans would argue we've got some terrific ones too.

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  20. SavoringTime in the KitchenJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I love those gorgeous skyline shots!

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  21. ellen b.January 31, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Looked like a beautiful day to ride the ferry and take these great skyline photos!

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  22. PondsideFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    That looks like the best sort of hop-on-hop-off tour! I love your views of New York, but most of all I love your narrative - you are the best tour guide!

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  23. My name is RietFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    More wonderful New York photo's Pat. Great views from the hop on hop off ferry. New York is beautiful.
    Have a lovely day

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  24. OlaFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    This is a big city!

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  25. LynnFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Cool pics Pat! Looks like you chose a great day to ride the ferry. Nice to see the new WTC progress:@)

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  26. Old KittyFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    In London, I love travelling leisurely by boat along the river Thames!! You do see the bestest most wonderful views of the city - in a most relaxed way and far far far from all the city noise and traffic!

    Oh I jusst know if ever I do hop across the pond - this will be my first and bestest way to see this wonderful City's vistas! Take care
    x

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  27. diane bFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Great views. Love the Chrysler and Empire state buildings, especially with the blue sky in the background. When we were there the buildings were shrouded in fog.

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  28. Hootin AnniFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    There is this logo that has been around for decades, and after viewing your images I must say....

    ready?

    I ♥ NY!!!!!


    My Wednesday post: FROM A DISTANCE Hope you can find time to drop by to visit with me.

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  29. podsoFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Oh! I don't think I knew that or at least remembered! That was our favorite "date" when we were in college.

    :-)

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  30. cocominoFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Great sky buildings like Tokyo.

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  31. ClaudiaFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I think the Chrysler Building is one of the more elegant buildings in NYC. I've never done that ferry. Will be coming to NYC end of March and hope to do a whirlwind tour of Brooklyn. Trying to figure out what I absolutely must see!

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  32. PatFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Terrific pictures. Look at that blue sky! We took the tourist boat ride around Manhattan once and I highly recommend it... it was so much fun and historically interesting. Thanks for the great post.

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  33. Kim, USAFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Someday I will visit New York! ^_^

    Watery Wednesday

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  34. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Hi, Sorry I haven't been around this week. We have been traveling and taking more photos... Hope you are having a great week.

    Great photos. Sounds like a great ride ---and oh--that view!!!! WOW!!!! The price is right also...Love it.. Thanks.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  35. CathyFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I haven't been to NYC in at least 15 years and would love to visit again. There is nothing like the skyline of Manhatten. On my last visit I took a Circle Line tour and loved the sights. It was fun getting so close to the Statue of Liberty.

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  36. TracyFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Ah, nothing like a little view around NYC's splendid skylines to lift the spirits. :o) Thanks, Pat! ((HUGS))

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  37. Judy February 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    If I ever get to NYC...I will feel like I have already seen some of the highlights, I'm sure! Thanks for being our most informative tour guide...and sharing all the interesting bits and pieces.

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  38. YvetteFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    This really sounds like a fun thing to do. A while back I went to the city in the afternoon to meet my brother and on the way home we took a ferry from Man. to NJ. It was dark though and cold, so we had to stay inside.

    But I still loved it.

    When I was a kid we used to take the Staten Island Ferry back and forth to go swimming in a big Staten Island municipal pool. We lived near South Ferry, so it was just a hop, skip and a jump.

    Love your photos, Pat. The buildings in the skyline all look so razor sharp somehow.

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  39. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I never get tired of seeing photographs of New York City, nor reading your wonderful posts. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment on the new blog. Such a lovely and talented groups of women, I am honored to be part of their team.

    Happy Friday. I love the inside of the Chrysler Building. It's amazing.
    Karen

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Have a great weekend.

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  41. AlFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    This is a great idea - I've ridden on ferries in other cities like Seattle just for the views, but never in NYC. I will have to do that next time I'm there.

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  42. JimFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful shots.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  43. Regina February 3, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Hi Pat. Beautiful place!
    Thank you for sharing.

    Have a great weekend.

    Regina

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  44. TaraFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Hi Pat

    My son is living on the Lower East Side off Delancey and i often find myself on the Williamsburg--no tolls into NYC! Yes! But what a great little neighborhood once you're off the bridge!

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  45. eileeninmdFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Great post and tour of New York. I love the views of the skyscrapers. Wonderful photos, have a great weekend!

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  46. Tatjana ParkachevaFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Nice post and shots.

    Regards and best wishes

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  47. Honey at 2805February 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    What a beautiful day in New York! Thank you for sharing your lovely post at Potpourri Friday!

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  48. La Petite GalleryFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    You take the best photo's, I wish mine came out this nice. We did the Statan Isle ferry. Great views of Manhattan.
    yvonne

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  49. Welshcakes LimoncelloFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Fabulous photos, as always.

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