Liberty State Park, NJ, and an excellent view of the NYC skyline.
There were many boats on the Hudson on this hot summer day, including this pizza-delivery vessel.
In the distance, looking north up the Hudson River, is the Empire State Building.
The Freedom Tower -- built on Ground Zero of 911 -- stands proudly and defiantly above The City.
Liberty SP is huge, with acres and acres of green space.
"Empty Sky" , a monument to the New Jerseyans who lost their lives in the 911 attack.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, built in 1889, abandoned in 1967, restored in 1975.
At its peak in 1941, the CRRNJ ferry fleet was doing 347 one-way crossings of the Hudson River to/from Manhattan, per day.
Inside the CRRNJ Terminal
A little history for you, but what's with that timeline at the bottom? 8000 BC?
All the tracks have been removed. No further renovation is planned for the degrading roof.
The wooden arches of the old ferry pier.
Ellis Island
Lady Liberty, as seen from the park that bears her name.
The tower of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge is visible beyond the pedestal.
Skyline as seen from the ferry, en route to Ellis Island.
