My cousin took us to this pier when we visited her place and it is one of the most memorable places we went to while visiting the NY area. The pier itself is very clean and we were practically the only people there. The entrance has a cool gate and then you walk a bit to get to the end where you are met with a very close encounter to the water and have the most amazing view of the New York skyline. Side notes : The breeze from being next to the water can be a little chilly so unless it is summer months I would recommend bringing a jacket. There is also a little greenery area where you can let your kids loose nearby along with a playground so if you have little ones be sure to check it out! Parking can be tricky but there are apartments across the small street where they have visitor parking and then you can walk...
Read moreIt is located in the middle of the Hudson river and was very windy here. But the view is so good, it’s worthy. Fantastic city skyline view, easy access and a nice walk in a beautiful day. Chart House restaurant is next to it, and we had a very steak dinner there once with the wonderful manhattan night view in the background. I highly...
Read moreThis might be one of the best spots to see Manhattan in all its glory. Since the weather was nice, it was a perfect time to enjoy the view. There are good safety measures in place to prevent little kids from falling into the water, and there’s also a playground right at the entrance. We spent about 2 hours here, and it was...
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