The Battery

Battery Park, situated at the southern tip of Manhattan, is a serene escape amidst the bustling city. Its waterfront location provides scenic views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The park offers a peaceful atmosphere with green lawns, gardens, and historical monuments. The departure point for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferries, it serves as a gateway to iconic landmarks. A perfect spot for leisurely strolls and a reflective pause in the midst of city life.

This is a park that is crazy underrated. If you go to the museum office inside the battery there are park rangers that have a wealth of knowledge shot the history of the battery itself. It was a fort (obviously) a concert hall, and an aquarium among other things. The history here is rich and worth exploring, plus you’re a few minutes walk from Wall Street and the Bull statue.

Beautiful park. Worth seeing. Traveling with friends and the husband is retired military. The memorial was beautiful. Security to get through to the ferry was good as well, they accommodated my friend's mobility scooter with ease. Hot dog vendor was good too!