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We want to see the 911 Museum and Memorial, also the Empire State Building and that's it, in mid October
Thanks LeeB
If I were you instead of going to the Empire State Building, I would visit the One World Observatory (on the top of new WTC building/Freedom Tower) as it is right next to the 9/11 Museum & Memorial location and it is more modern and gives great views of the area similar to ESB just from a slightly southern more location. This will save time as they are next to each other and can be done without any commute time between them.
I haven't, either, but I will go one of these days.
Re the ESB, I had to go there for business purposes earlier this year. I have been working in the city since 1979, and that was the first time EVER in my life that I was in the ESB. Just never had any reason to go there.
I went to the Statue of Liberty for the first and only time when I was 31 and my MIL's new husband, who was from Wisconsin, was visiting and wanted to see it. I had seen it out the window of the WTC for years, but I had never gone there.
The OP might find it interesting that many of us don't even visit our own landmarks.
It took me 42 years to get to the Statue of Liberty and at the time, you couldn't even go inside. Never been to Top of the Rock either.
We should have a CD meetup at the new WTC one of these days.
It sounds like an excellent plan. It would be a long walk from Penn to the 9-11 Memorial/Museum. Take a cab or public transportation to the site. Lots of places to eat there when you are finished. Then take a cab or public transportation back to the Empire State Building. The views are breathtaking after dark or at sunset. Hopefully, it will be clear weather during your visit. You can buy all of your timed tickets in advance online, but if you are unsure about your schedule, there are people standing outside the ESB who can sell you tickets. October is a good time because there are fewer tourists (will still be plenty though) than at other times of the year.
If you just want to go up high and see views of NYC, the Freedom Tower is right near the 9/11 Memorial and also has an observatory. I still haven't gone up there yet. I think it's $30, but one of these days, I'll get there.
Thanks so much for your input, I like the idea of going up to the Observatory on top of the Freedom Tower and saving the time between the ESB and 911 Memorial/Museum.
I am going to try buy tickets on line so that will save time waiting through lines. Not sure how to go about it, it is all part of the adventure...
Instead of taking a cab or public transportation we may see if there a pedi-cycle that will take us to and from our destinations.
Thanks so much for your input, I like the idea of going up to the Observatory on top of the Freedom Tower and saving the time between the ESB and 911 Memorial/Museum.
I am going to try buy tickets on line so that will save time waiting through lines. Not sure how to go about it, it is all part of the adventure...
Instead of taking a cab or public transportation we may see if there a pedi-cycle that will take us to and from our destinations.
Getting excited now LeeB…… Thanks to all
When my brother and his daughters visited me a few months after the opening of the One World Observatory (at new Freedom Tower), I remember he purchased for us the timed tickets in advance before arriving in NYC. There is a separate line for those with tickets in hand (advance purchase) but the line does move quite quickly.
When my brother and his daughters visited me a few months after the opening of the One World Observatory (at new Freedom Tower), I remember he purchased for us the timed tickets in advance before arriving in NYC. There is a separate line for those with tickets in hand (advance purchase) but the line does move quite quickly.
Good to know. I wasn't going to go up there because we were miffed that they didn't give us a free ticket, but I'm over it and I'll pay.
I did subsequently go to a meeting in One WTC, but it was on the 55th floor. Not quite the same.
I did get to go to the Museum with two complimentary tickets the week before it opened, though. Took my daughter, who was only ten at the times of the attacks. It wasn't until we went there that I realized how much she didn't know.
Good to know. I wasn't going to go up there because we were miffed that they didn't give us a free ticket, but I'm over it and I'll pay.
I did subsequently go to a meeting in One WTC, but it was on the 55th floor. Not quite the same.
I did get to go to the Museum with two complimentary tickets the week before it opened, though. Took my daughter, who was only ten at the times of the attacks. It wasn't until we went there that I realized how much she didn't know.
As resident of NYC during the attacks, I haven't been to 9/11 Museum as I don't feel I should be paying full admission to view a museum about something I lived through as a resident.
But I think One World Observatory is worth the price of ticket for all if one hasn't been there yet.
As resident of NYC during the attacks, I haven't been to 9/11 Museum as I don't feel I should be paying full admission to view a museum about something I lived through as a resident.
But I think One World Observatory is worth the price of ticket for all if one hasn't been there yet.
I agree with you that New Yorkers should get a break on the price.
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