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Empire State Building
Apr 4, 2009 by Beth from Michigan
Overall Rating: 5

• Beautiful view.
• Crowds, long time in line, expensive, tourist-trap feel.

“This is the quintessential tourist trap. It's worth doing once in a lifetime, but so much money just to stand in line and fight a huge crowd! After purchasing $20 tickets (each) we moved along quickly and up into the 1st elevator ride only to find a long, long, slow-moving line. We seriously stood in line for 45 minutes just to get into the 2nd elevator which went to the 102nd floor. Once on the observation deck, there was a huge crowd which made it difficult to get to the front and really look out over the city. Then we were told one elevator was broken, so all who looked healthy were sent down 6 flights of steps until we could catch a working down-elevator. The scary part was that there were a lot more of those chain-and-post line assemblies, so we weren't even there at a peak traffic time!”

Central Park
Apr 4, 2009 by Beth from Michigan
Overall Rating: 10

• Peaceful and gorgeous.
• Rickshaw operators kept offering rides. A bit annoying, but part of the experience, I guess.

“Definitely a must if you've been touring the busy city. It was breathtaking to walk in a quiet, grassy park and look up through tree limbs at that beautiful NYC skyline. The traffic noise, even though nearby, was minimal and all I noticed was the beautiful landscaping, including natural rock outcroppings that were open for climbing on. In most places they'd be roped off to preclude lawsuits, but we walked all over them, and saw several others napping, sitting, reading, etc.”

Ground Zero
Apr 4, 2009 by Beth from Michigan
Overall Rating: 5

• Fireman's memorial was very touching. Beautiful.
• Noisy construction and a barrier all around the site. Nothing to see unless you pay for the tour.

“The fireman's memorial was great, but the gallery and tour cost $10 per person to look down at a construction site. Compared to other attractions, maybe that's cheap and the money goes to the nonprofit organization, but it seemed like it should be a free tour so that everyone will go.”

Artists Space Inc
Nov 8, 2008 by Warren from Montville
Overall Rating: 7

• Pieces are creative. Donation of $5 is suggested.
• Gallery is small.

“Was ok. Pieces are creative. Can observe the gallery in about 45 minutes. Parking nearby. $5 donation suggested.”

Statue of Liberty
Oct 31, 2008 by Nancy from Coldwater Michigan
Overall Rating: 10

• I loved it all. Lady Liberty Stands For Freedom.
• Nothing negative at all.

“Everyone should visit the Statue of Liberty at least once in there lifetime. It helps you gain perspective and appreciate what this country offers.”