How to take the Staten Island Ferry (and why you should)

Written By Arun Kristian Das
Whitehall Terminal seen from the water; an orange-colored Staten Island Ferry boat is docked in one slip

Yes, New York is expensive but that old cliché “the best things in life are free” is also true about this beautiful and exciting city — bird-watching in Central Park, strolling across the Brooklyn Bridge, and riding the Staten Island Ferry are just three examples. 

The Staten Island Ferry is actually a service for commuters but is also a popular attraction to tourists and locals alike. Why? Because on a clear day, you’ll get incredible views of Upper New York Bay; the skylines of Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Jersey City; the Brooklyn, Verrazzano-Narrows, and Bayonne bridges; and even the Statue of Liberty. 

Read the full article here: Visiting Whitehall Terminal, Home of the Staten Island Ferry

Arun Kristian Das

Arun is a multimedia journalist, web designer, running coach, and tour guide based in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In his nearly 30-year career, he has survived TV news, print and digital journalism, and book publishing. Arun’s web network includes Spirits in the Material World, New York on Foot, and Running Book Club.

https://www.arunkristiandas.com/
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