Staten Island Ferry and back

From Whitehall Terminal, the free 25-minute crossing passes the Statue of Liberty; boats run every 30 minutes at weekends, so ride straight back for the Lower Manhattan skyline.

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Checked on siferry.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.

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