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Staten Island: More Than Just a Ferry

For many, a visit to the 'Big Apple' isregarded as having among the largest and most
likely to involve shopping on Fifth Avenue, acomplete collection of rattlesnakes in North
stroll through Central Park and taking in aAmerica. The zoo currently has over 400
show at one of the many theatres on Broadway.animals ranging over 200 different species,
Often called 'the forgotten borough', Statenwhile the zoo is also the home of Staten
Island is the most geographically detached ofIsland Chuck, a groundhog who is the official
New York's boroughs and, while it doesn'tGroundhog  Day  forecaster for New York City.
have the allure of Manhattan or Brooklyn,
there is still plenty of reason to visit, asMovie buffs will be pleased to learn that a
no trip to New York would be complete withoutvast number of films have been filmed
a  ride  on  the  Staten  Island  ferry.partially or wholly on Staten Island,
including The Godfather, Working Girl, War of
The Staten Island ferry carries over 70,000The Worlds, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco and
passengers a day between Whitehall Street atSchool of Rock starring Jack Black among many
the southernmost tip of Manhattan and St.others. The island was also the location for
George Ferry Terminal on Richmond Terrace inMadonna's music video for her song 'Papa
Staten Island. Taking around twenty-fiveDon't  Preach'.
minutes per journey, the ferry ride is a
favourite of tourists to New York as itFor those who want to indulge in a bit of
provides excellent views of the Lowershopping away from the hustle and bustle of
Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island and theFifth Avenue or Times Square, Staten Island
Statue of Liberty. Furthermore, the ferryhas a wide array of shops and malls to while
provides a no-hassle mode of transport and isaway the hours. Food lovers are well catered
free  to  ride!for as well, with a wide range of restaurants
and bars appealing to even the most diverse
However, there is more to Staten Island thanof tastes, where you can relax, unwind and
the ferry if you're not the sea-faring type.refuel in order to throw yourself into the
The island has miles of beaches which arebest  of  Staten  Island  nightlife.
perfect for sunbathing, swimming, pier
fishing and other recreational activities.If you're considering a trip to New York,
Staten Island is also home to a variety ofStaten Island provides an ideal location for
cultural centres and historical sites, suchtourists looking to escape the hustle and
as Conference House which was the location ofbustle of Manhattan. With hotels in Staten
the abortive Peace Conference between BritishIsland ranging from the luxurious to the
and American soldiers during the Americancheap and functional, you're sure to find
Revolution, the Garibaldi-Meucci museum,accommodation to suit your budget; and with
Noble Maritime Collection and The Nationalthe Staten Island ferry making 104
Lighthouse  Museum.round-trips every day between Staten Island
and Manhattan, you won't have far to go to
The island is also home to the Staten Islandindulge in shopping on Fifth Avenue, a stroll
Zoo, which recently opened a newlythrough Central Park and taking in a show at
refurbished reptile exhibit and is widelyone of the many theatres on Broadway.



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