| For many, a visit to the 'Big Apple' is
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| | regarded as having among the largest and
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| likely to involve shopping on Fifth
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| | most complete collection of rattlesnakes
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| Avenue, a stroll through Central Park and
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| | in North America. The zoo currently has
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| taking in a show at one of the many
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| | over 400 animals ranging over 200
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| theatres on Broadway. Often called 'the
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| | different species, while the zoo is also
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| forgotten borough', Staten Island is the
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| | the home of Staten Island Chuck, a
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| most geographically detached of New
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| | groundhog who is the official Groundhog
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| York's boroughs and, while it doesn't
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| | Day forecaster for New York City.
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| have the allure of Manhattan or Brooklyn,
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| | Movie buffs will be pleased to learn that
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| there is still plenty of reason to visit,
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| | a vast number of films have been filmed
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| as no trip to New York would be complete
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| | partially or wholly on Staten Island,
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| without a ride on the Staten Island
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| | including The Godfather, Working Girl,
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| ferry.
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| | War of The Worlds, Goodfellas, Donnie
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| The Staten Island ferry carries over
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| | Brasco and School of Rock starring Jack
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| 70,000 passengers a day between Whitehall
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| | Black among many others. The island was
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| Street at the southernmost tip of
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| | also the location for Madonna's music
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| Manhattan and St. George Ferry Terminal
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| | video for her song 'Papa Don't Preach'.
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| on Richmond Terrace in Staten Island.
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| | For those who want to indulge in a bit of
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| Taking around twenty-five minutes per
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| | shopping away from the hustle and bustle
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| journey, the ferry ride is a favourite of
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| | of Fifth Avenue or Times Square, Staten
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| tourists to New York as it provides
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| | Island has a wide array of shops and
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| excellent views of the Lower Manhattan
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| | malls to while away the hours. Food
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| skyline, Ellis Island and the Statue of
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| | lovers are well catered for as well, with
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| Liberty. Furthermore, the ferry provides
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| | a wide range of restaurants and bars
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| a no-hassle mode of transport and is free
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| | appealing to even the most diverse of
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| to ride!
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| | tastes, where you can relax, unwind and
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| However, there is more to Staten Island
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| | refuel in order to throw yourself into
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| than the ferry if you're not the
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| | the best of Staten Island nightlife.
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| sea-faring type. The island has miles of
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| | If you're considering a trip to New York,
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| beaches which are perfect for sunbathing,
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| | Staten Island provides an ideal location
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| swimming, pier fishing and other
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| | for tourists looking to escape the hustle
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| recreational activities. Staten Island
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| | and bustle of Manhattan. With hotels in
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| is also home to a variety of cultural
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| | Staten Island ranging from the luxurious
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| centres and historical sites, such as
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| | to the cheap and functional, you're sure
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| Conference House which was the location
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| | to find accommodation to suit your
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| of the abortive Peace Conference between
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| | budget; and with the Staten Island ferry
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| British and American soldiers during the
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| | making 104 round-trips every day between
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| American Revolution, the Garibaldi-Meucci
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| | Staten Island and Manhattan, you won't
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| museum, Noble Maritime Collection and The
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| | have far to go to indulge in shopping on
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| National Lighthouse Museum.
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| | Fifth Avenue, a stroll through Central
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| The island is also home to the Staten
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| | Park and taking in a show at one of the
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| Island Zoo, which recently opened a newly
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| | many theatres on Broadway.
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| refurbished reptile exhibit and is widely
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