New York - Discover the Outer Boroughs
Everyone is aware of a city called New York, everyone has seen
the 'Big Apple' at least as it appears on photographs, but not
everyone has yet taken some time to explore some areas of NYC
that in fact host the majority of the population of the greater
city as well as a wide range of attractions. The 'Outer
Boroughs' of New York City are virtually free of high-rise
buildings such as 'skyscrapers' and generally are not the place
were you'll find the 'big corporation' headquarters, but you can
be sure that in the 'Outer Boroughs' you'll have plenty of
chances to discover that not-always-unveiled part of New York
were the 'real thing' is happening.
The 'Outer Boroughs' are also the
homeplace of a full range of galleries, museums, entertainment
opportunities and much much more. In particular very few
tourists visit places such as Coney Island or Staten Islands,
even if the above mentioned are often described or mentioned in
songs, novels etc.. and yet many still believe that Harlem is a
dangerous squallid place filled with perpetual racial tensions
where the only interesting thing to see is the Apollo Theater.
In particular Staten Island (take a look at it from South Street
Seaport in Manhattan) -...guess what it is an island- is green,
wide and full of interesting places that surely deserve a visit;
we feel like suggesting Richmond in S.I., a small historic
village that takes you back to the 'old times' of colonialism
and independence where people in costumes will surely help you
to feel more like you would have quite some years ago. In Staten
Islands you'll also find some museums, including a weird museum
dedicated to the Italian national hero Garibaldi and to Meucci.
S.I. is also the place where to have a walk in the natural
reserve, or a stroll by the sea, or simply enjoy the same feel
that old time dutchmen and then englishmen use to experience
when they chose this interesting spot as the place where to
build their houses. If your time is limited and/or you do not
wish to visit the island you can opt for the Staten Island Ferry
that frequently leaves Port Authority in Lower Manhattan heading
to Staten Island. The S.I. Ferry is an extremely good choice for
everyone who wants to take a ride across the sea (even better at
sunset) where it is possible to admire the Manhattan skyline in
its full splendor (take a good camera with you, you'll have the
chance to shoot great photos from the boat).
From the ferry you'll also have
the chance to see (and again shoot some more good photos, so
take plenty of films with you) Ellis Island and the Statue of
Liberty. Nearly forgot, at last but not at least the price for
the ride is 0 usd, in fact it is 100% free... that is what we
call a 'free ride', so we suggest you take this ferry and not
the tourist trap that normally people pay $$$ for. Once in
Staten Island, if you decide to go for the full visit (don't be
put off by the area around the pier, wich is not exactly
wonderful), you can take advantage of the buses that drive
across the island main 'hotspots' and it is cheap too. Apart of
Staten Island, another interesting visit you might want to
experience is Coney Island, yes the same Coney Island that Lou
Reed or David Bowie talk about in some of their songs.
Head for Coney Island if you
wish to experience that nostalgic feel of an incredible 'fun
fair' undergoing decadence; C.I. is the place to be if you're
interested in original art photography, because of the vast
'emotional' features of this area: we don't feel like we are
exaggerating by saying that going to Coney Island will
dramatically increase your chances of winning the Pulitzer.
Other areas around NYC that surely deserve a visit are -of
course- Harlem, and not only the Apollo Theater, with its
genuine art galleries, cafes, little cheap shops (you're sure to
grab a deal in the shops around Malcom X Blvd.), etc..., the
huge Brooklyn and the renovated residential areas of the Bronx
and if you're in the mood for wilderness head to Morningside
Heights uptown. Talking about New York also means talking about
money since hotels are no giveaways in the City, so if you feel
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