Have you taken the Staten Island Ferry? It has magnificent views of Manhattan and spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty. It’s one of my favorite things to do…and it’s free! | New York City Kopp

✨ The Staten Island Ferry: NYC’s Best Free Ride! ✨🗽 Want skyline views, Lady Liberty, and Ellis Island all for $0? The Staten Island Ferry is a New York icon, free, famous, and running 24/7. Each ride is about 25 minutes across the harbor, with ferries every 15–20 minutes during rush hour and about every 30 minutes off peak. 🌟 History & Highlights •First launched in 1817 by the Richmond Turnpike Company. •Cornelius Vanderbilt owned it in the 1830s before the City took over in 1905. •Civil War

Have you taken the FREE Staten Island Ferry? You get amazing views of Manhattan, plus you get the best perspective of the Statue Of Liberty as you zip by her. It’s an hour round trip to Staten Island and back to Manhattan. You have to disembark at Staten Island for safety reasons, however, it’s easy, just follow the crowd because most people are coming back to Manhattan like you. Btw, the Staten Island Ferry is always Free, and it runs every half hour. I highly recommend it. ‼️There’s a ton of p