What??? Yes,It's expensive and crowded but what better way to fully appreciate the majesty of the City That Never Sleeps? IMO the *outdoor* deck at the WTC was much better but,alas...
- Statue of Liberty. Not worth the lines/crowds. Take the (free) Staten Island Ferry, you'll get a great view of the Statue without the hassle.
I agree that the Ferry is an excellent way to see Lady Liberty.But as an out-of-towner the crown of the statue is unlike anything I've ever experienced (check my profile to get an idea of what I've experienced).
I think you're just one of those jaded New Yawkers! ;-)
Oh, definitely. As I said, I was just giving my opinions as a native. I agree that the crown of the statue is incredible (I did it as a child, pre-9/11, in the middle of a school week, when the crowds/security was nowhere near what it is today). But I also worked down the block from Battery Park for a number of years, and seeing the crowds waiting for hours to get on the ferry just looks miserable.