I counted only 95 steps. Still plenty of steps. The panoramic views are partly obstructed but…read moreyou'll see the tops of some well-known buildings.

Beautiful stairs. If you are around the area, it is a nice place to climb up these stairs & get…read moresome exercise and get amazing views of the area. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but will sure make a visit if I am nearby.

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!

I go through the Oculus almost every day and it has really become part of my routine. It is great…read morefor catching so many different trains and it makes getting around the city feel easy. I usually pass through when I am heading to Eataly or taking the Path, and I always end up stopping for something. I love the yogurt place there and the Häagen Dazs is another favorite. Yesterday I went with my niece and we had such a nice time. We walked around, got ice cream, and did a little window shopping. It was simple and fun, the kind of visit that feels relaxed and unplanned. The whole space is bright, open, and clean, and there are so many stores that you can always find something to look at. It is one of those places where you can grab a treat, pick up something you need, or just stroll for a bit. I never get tired of going through here.

We visited Oculus World Trade Center and were impressed by both the architecture and the…read moreatmosphere. Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, the Oculus is the centerpiece of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and is famous for its striking white ribs that resemble a bird taking flight. The interior is bright, spacious, and filled with natural light, making it feel more like a modern art gallery than a transit station. What we liked most was simply walking through the space and taking in the design. Beyond being a transportation hub, it connects shopping, dining, and several transit lines, making it one of the most recognizable landmarks in Lower Manhattan.

Came to Battery Park to catch the ferry and saw The Sphere, didn't immediately realize this sphere…read morewas the same one that was originally at The World Trade Center. After reading and researching the history of The Sphere it was very touching to realize that it survived the 9/11 attacks with only some dents and holes in it. Glad they were able to salvage it and re-purpose it as a memorial from the attacks. Purpose of the memorial is to show " as an icon of hope and the indestructible spirit of this country". Glad I was able to come by and view this, means a lot to NYC so come on by to see it.

The Koenig Sphere sits in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan, elevated above the street level and…read moreoverlooking the 9/11 Memorial pools and the broader World Trade Center complex. I walked up to the sphere and learned that it was originally installed as a decorative sculpture in the plaza between the Twin Towers, where it stood for decades as part of the everyday landscape of the complex. It was designed by German sculptor Fritz Koenig and was recovered from the debris after September 11, 2001. The damage it sustained is visible and extensive. The surface is buckled and torn in ways that make the destruction legible without any explanation, and that physical evidence is precisely what gives the object its weight. It is not a pristine monument. It is a thing that was present, that went through what happened, and that was pulled from the wreckage and placed back on display in the form it came out in. The park around it is thoughtfully arranged, with benches positioned to allow me to sit with the sphere and look out over the memorial pools and the site. The quiet of the space relative to the activity below made it easier to spend time with what I was looking at. A plaque provides context for visitors who are not already familiar with the history of the object. For anyone visiting the 9/11 Memorial, making the short walk up to Liberty Park to see the sphere in person adds a dimension to the visit that the memorial pools alone do not provide. It is a quiet, powerful stop that lingers with you after you leave.

Even though it was closed because it's under construction I was able to go into the entrance and…read morethey still had the palm trees up and I was able to see through the mesh covering to see how beautiful the seating area is and it's still going to be an amazing place to sit and have lunch or dip into away from the rain. It stated they will be reopened by this year in the summer maybe the end of the summer. I can see it will be worth the wait

Nice place to sit and chill over coffee. The breakfast croissant was very good. Very spacious and…read morethe waiters were attentive. Nice ambiance.

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.

Love this park. Came on a Sunday before 12, and I was able to find parking but it was pretty full…read more Walked around the walk oath a bit. Then got a blanket and chilled out and read. There are so many fields and courts to play on. I'll definitely be back.

Came here to play pickleball, and it's pretty clean and well maintained. I'd review the men's…read morerestroom near the courts as negative 10 stars since there's no soap and one of the urinals is busted, but I guess it could be worse. The reservations for the courts are free! They have a bunch of events here, I stopped by and saw some sort of fair with rides, fried Oreos and games. There's probably a good path for jogging, but it's a bit far from downtown Jersey City for me to jog here.

Came here twice to attend a liquor and winery event and a Halloween event at the Harborside…read moreFinancial Center. It is very close to the Exchange Place on the Path train. The place inside is very business like with lots of space to hold a lot of vendors with their tables and tents. All the way to the back of the place, they have human sized chess and board games with a lot of tables and chairs to sit and relax. Bathrooms are clean and nice. For some reason I don't know why the women's bathroom has 1 urinal, which is supposed to be in the men's bathroom. So I found that weird. There's a lot of security and they guard the bathrooms and release the rope when you want to go.

A business space with a small food court and access through the walkway to the ferry and to the…read morelight rail on the other side. They had opened for the July 4th festivities and when over, they tried to close the doors and people were crushed up against the doorway, I nearly twisted an ankle because people didn't stop pushing, luckily my little one was on my shoulders and didn't get pushed. Next time they are open for the July 4th fireworks, they need to stop trying to close it while people are pushing through and just let people get to the light rail from the water walkway.

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.

Finally accomplished my walk across the Brooklyn Bridge during this quick day trip to NYC…read more The walk itself was easy, elevated above the road, but a bit crowded starting from the Manhattan side. Along the way I passed hawkers selling their tourist trinkets, knockoff bags, food and drink. However once past the first bridge tower then the crowds started to thin out and was quieter as headed down towards the Brooklyn side. The bridge is an icon and the walk brought me closer to its distinctive design. Views were beautiful and clear that Friday afternoon. Periodic signs provided the bridge history. Overall finished the walk across in less than 30 minutes.