<p>The Staten Island Ferry, which takes 25 minutes one way to travel between Battery Park in Manhattan and St. George on Staten Island, is probably the greatest bargain in New York City, as it offers some of the best views of the harbor and the world-famous skyline, for free.
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Looking back toward Manhattan as I make my way to Staten Island. With the rising spires of the new World Trade Center complex, the Manhattan skyline looks right once again. To the right I can also see key buildings of Brooklyn as well, and Governor Island is in the foreground.
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