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    4.7 (20 reviews)
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    Nico Samneil S.

    Nothing much. Just gave a 5 star because it is a memorial of the people who have fallen from the muslim extremists.

    Suzette S.

    First time visiting Empty Sky Memorial when it's not September 11- still a humbling and profound experience. This 9/11 Memorial honors the life's lost of New Jerseyans. In front of the Memorial are the steel beams from the Twin Towers. You walk through the slanted twin walls with engraved names that face towards Ground Zero to a beautiful NY skyline with the One World Trade Center. I have been here several times during the September 11 Memorial Services- Never Forget! Located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Parking on site. Open 24/7

    Dewan A.

    Amazing spot. 1) One of the best 9/11 Memorial in NJ. The 9/11 Memorial at Weehawken, NJ is also amazing. But, the views of NYC, Jersey City and Liberty State Park makes this place a must visit. What an amazing spot. Great to relax on a nice day.

    George L.

    Cool spot to see and you can actually take a ferry to Manhattan if you wanted to. Empty Sky Memorial looks across the Hudson where you can see a few monuments dedicated to the World Trade. There's also an abandoned railyard, some great views of lower Manhattan, and free 2 hour parking for visitors (Anymore and you'll probably go to ferry parking for a few dollars for all day, which is way cheaper than Manhattan). You get a great view and two rectangular stainless steel walls on granite, which looks great and honors the 749 victims from New Jersey on what happened on 9/11. It's a very tasteful memorial reminiscent of the Vietnam War memorial in DC. Definitely a great spot to visit if you're entering NYC from the New Jersey side, or if you take the $7 one way ferry from southern Manhattan. Overall, beautiful and underrated spot to view NYC from. Can't really complain about it.

    Steve Z.

    Well executed architectural memorial to those innocent victims murdered on 11 September 2001 by Islamic fundamentalist ideologue terrorists. Visually impressive and well thought out, this was our first visit here and it was long overdue. Used the opportunity to continue visiting nearby Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The photos don't capture fully the visual impression. Also showcases magnificent views of Manhattan and Governors Island. Highly recommended. Mahalo for reading my review.

    An iron beam from twin towers is also kept here.
    Sanjay G.

    It is the official New Jersey September 11 memorial to the state's victims of the September 11 attacks on the United States. It is located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City at the bank of Hudson River across from the World Trade Center site. the two walls of this memorial stretch 208 feet & 10 inches long (the exact width of the World Trade Center towers). The name of each of the 746 victims is etched in stainless steel in these walls. The goal of this memorial is to "reflect the legacies of those whose lives were lost, that their unfulfilled dreams and hopes may result in a better future for society. The name of the memorial is taken from the Bruce Springsteen song "Empty Sky", which is about the "empty sky" where the towers once stood. An iron beam from twin towers is also kept here. At the time of sunset or sunrise, there is an arch of sunrays reflected between two walls and its really cool. If you are going to see the statue of liberty, don't forget to make a pit stop. its totally worth it. also, you can have a great Manhattan view from here. Parking: Parking is free for 2 hours just near to this memorial. another option is paid to park in the parking lot of Liberty ferry services.

    Steve M.

    Very well done, makes you reflect. Logistics is tough if you do public transportation. We used the light rail and had to walk over a mile to get there and then walk back. If you have a car there is a parking lot.

    View of Ground Zero from the memorial
    Eloy Y.

    On this gorgeous Sunday, my partner and I revisited this memorial located at Liberty State Park and dedicated to the 746 NJ state's victims killed on September 11 at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. Directed towards Ground Zero, two 30-foot (9.1 m)-high rectangular towers transect a "gently sloped mound anchored by a granite path. The name for the memorial is taken from the Bruce Springsteen's song "Empty Sky" where the towers once stood. This is a must visit for anyone in the area. The park itself also offers great views of Lower Manhattan.

    Metal From World Trade Center
    Steve A.

    Empty Sky Memorial is the 9/11 tribute in New Jersey. It's located in Liberty State Park. You can walk past when going to see the statue. It doesn't take very long. There are some good views. It's right off Audrey Zapp Drive. It's before you get to the main building. There are two pieces of metal from the World Trade Center. It also has two columns with names. The area behind that has some great views of New York. If you're going to the Statue of Liberty from the New Jersey side, be sure to see it. It's something to do while waiting for a ferry to come. This is right off the main road.

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    Anton K.

    Located at the northern portion of Liberty State Park it is virtually right across the river from the Freedom Tower. You can park for free in Liberty State Park and walk along the 1.6 mile river boardwalk to the memorial. There are excellent views of lower Manhattan .An alternative is to drive to the memorial. The parking lot is also free and quite large with handicapped parking. The cruise terminal for Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty is just a quarter mile away, as is Liberty Science Center. Liberty State Park has playgrounds and other recreational areas with a great river boardwalk. The 9/11 Memorial is New Jersey's official memorial to the 749 victims who perished in the 9/11 attack. The names of the 749 victims are inscribed on the interior twin brushed stainless steel walls. The length of the wall is equal to one side of the former World Trade Center. Seeing the names and the Freedom Tower is a deeply moving experience, especially if you were directly touched by what happened on 9/11. As you walk along the granite path toward the Hudson river you will eventually see the Freedom Tower at Ground Zero in lower Manhattan. It is spectacular both day and night. At night they often shine two light beams into the air to symbolize the twin towers. If you are in the area for any of the other attractions it is well worth the stop.

    Empty Sky Memorial. July 2017.
    Dana Q.

    Beautiful memorial! The area next to the memorial offers great views of New York City! There are lots of benches nearby in the shade if we want to sit and relax.

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    Van Gogh's Ear - Van Gogh's Ear, a public art sculpture by Elmgreen & Dragset

    Van Gogh's Ear

    5.0(3 reviews)
    4.6 miMidtown East, Midtown West

    Don't look for this work of art. It's not there. If you were lucky enough to see it, write a…read morereview. It's pretty cool if you stare and stare. Then all of a sudden you realize what you're looking at! My photos are from April 14, 2016. It was a beautiful Spring Day. I am enjoying reminiciing about today during the Arctic Blast!

    "Van Gogh's Ear", a public art sculpture by Elmgreen & Dragset, is in place at 30 Rockefeller…read morePlaza, right across the street from the entrance to Sak's 5th Ave. The sculpture, by the same duo that brought us the Prada Marfa Store in the middle of the Texas desert, is a tribute to the ready-made style of Marcel Duchamp. The sculpture is a 30 foot tall swimming pool, taken out of its normal context and displayed in its side with a diving board built in at the top. One of my favorite elements are the working lights on the inside left and right of the pool sculpture. Being that it's out of context - a recreational object in the middle of a commercial center - it creates a sense of longing and desire for recreation over industry and gives you an off-kilter feeling (why am I going to work when I could be swimming!). Overall a great piece of colorful public art at placed I a great spot for the perfect season. The piece is on display from April 13th though June 3rd, 2016. Catch it while you can!

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    The sign for Elmgreen & Dragset's piece "Van Gogh's Ear"

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    Loew's Jersey Theatre

    4.8(63 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I have been to New York, but never been to the Lowe's Jersey Theater. I am fascinating by the…read morebeauty, because it was built in the 1920's era. But I do know a little history about this theater, I was born in Chicago, Illinois and what I know about this Movie Palace is the designers. This theater was designed by Chicago's Architects Cornelius Rapp and George Rapp, they are known for. Their designs for movie palaces, in the United States. Architects Rapp and Rapp designed the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theater opened up on October 26, 1921. Rapp and Rapp designed the Lowe's Paradise Theater in New Jersey. This movie palace of the 1920's era, undergoing restoration as we speak. I know that it's going to look more beautiful, once The restoration is complete and restored to it's natural glamor look.

    A historic theatre smack in the middle of Journal Square, Loew's has a diverse array of events and…read moreprogramming - from classic movies, touring musical acts, and even organ concerts (inside Loew's is a built-in Wurlitzer theatre organ that was played during silent movies). I've gone to Loew's for the Jersey Journal's 150th anniversary celebration during which the movie 'His Girl Friday' was screened and there was an organ mini-concert. I also saw Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile at Loew's back in November. I recommend checking it out for the programming, but also to see some beautiful architecture inside. Plus, for the most part, the events are very affordable. It's a unique experience.

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    Brooklyn Bridge - I love those who yearn for the impossible.
  ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Brooklyn Bridge

    4.6(1.7k reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Connecting Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn Heights, this iconic bridge is an architectural marvel…read moreknown the world over. Completed in 1883, this suspension bridge with its visually familiar stone arches has been featured in many Hollywood blockbusters including: Spider-Man, The French Connection, Enchanted, Sex and the City, I Am Legend, Cloverfield, Godzilla, Deep Impact, Moonstruck, and Sophie's Choice. Fun fact: in order to prove its safety, P.T. Barnum once crossed the bridge with 21 elephants. Today, this bridge averages nearly 29K pedestrians and over 103K vehicles PER DAY. Although I've been in NYC a handful of times, I've only ever walked across this bridge once in my life. Started on the Manhattan side and made my way over to Brooklyn, before walking it back over to Manhattan. All in, took me about 20mins with multiple stops for photos. On both ends of the bridge, you'll find a variety of merchants hawking their goods. Although there is substantially more on the Manhattan side than Brooklyn. A lot of the vendors will carry the same goods, but the prices are not all made equal. I recommend walking a bit deeper in if you spot something you like to see if you can find it cheaper. You can always double back if you cannot find it again. The pedestrian promenade is pretty wide and accommodates a pretty heavy flow of foot traffic, with plenty of room to stop to take pictures. And speaking of pictures, you'll definitely be treated to gorgeous, unobstructed views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the East River walking in either direction. There is also separate protected bicycle path which is great in preventing collisions between pedestrians and cyclists. Come here on a beautiful day like I did and enjoy the extra cardio while soaking up the view. It's definitely worth it and something you should do at least once when visiting NYC.

    I love walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Whether you're a local, tourist, or regular visitor like…read moremyself, it's something everyone should do at least once. It's one of the most iconic structures in the world. The architecture and infrastructure of this bridge are mind-blowing. Many folks use the bridge in pedestrian as well as via motor vehicles form as their daily route. The views from the bridge are just incredible. As others have mentioned, it takes a good 30 minutes to walk and it goes by quickly. Don't hesitate to do it. Walk the bridge! It's a bucketlist item for sure.

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    Brooklyn Bridge - 'Remember, you have no companions but your shadow'
       --Genghis Khan

    'Remember, you have no companions but your shadow' --Genghis Khan

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