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  • Heather K
    6 contributions
    Surprising
    The history of the Statue and how it was manufactured is amazing.
    You definitely need a guide to give you the inside information on this island and the statue of liberty itself.
    Make sure you have time for the museum on the island too.
    Review of: Statue of Liberty
    Written September 20, 2023
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  • LovemyAcura🌵
    Phoenix15,336 contributions
    Very appropriate exterior for area
    The architect did an amazing job designing an exterior that appears to be angel wings in an area of national grief. It is a beautiful sight and appreciated by all that see it.
    Review of: The Oculus
    Written September 16, 2023
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  • La Dolce Vita
    Cheshire, UK56 contributions
    Nice place to visit
    A nice tribute to John. A statue would be better, we were told his wife didn't want a statue but there are many other statue tributes to others in Central Park that look majestic.

    Thankfully, there were some roses on the tribute. I was glad there was as didn't have the opportunity to buy any to place on there. Busker singing Beatles songs by it. Everyone was respectful when we visited, it was busy but no one standing, sitting or doing selfies on the tribute!
    Review of: Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial
    Written August 1, 2023
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  • La Dolce Vita
    Cheshire, UK56 contributions
    Nice tribute
    A really lovely tribute to Lewis Carroll who was born in my home county and his works! Wouldn't have known the statue is more than 60 years old. Nice to see.
    Review of: Alice in Wonderland Statue
    Written August 1, 2023
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  • ViviViviZ
    Richmond Hill, Canada69 contributions
    Okay if you have extra time
    If you have a little time to kill, then this might be a good choice. Two long queues that go onto the road: one to take a photo of/with the bull's head, and another for the back of the bull.
    Review of: Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull)
    Written August 26, 2023
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  • CraftBeers
    Plano, TX26,779 contributions
    Don't miss this - It's easy to overlook it!
    Do not miss this memorial wall. When you visit the 9/11 memorial you are really visiting a several block area. While the two felled towers were the focal point, the surrounding area was severely impacted. This itty bitty firehouse (Ladder and Engine #10) would have been the first to respond by walking across the street. The exterior wall of this firehouse has a memorial wall that will move you.

    After you finish this visit, walk up the hill to St. Paul's Chapel. How these buildings survived the falling towers is unimaginable.

    To the fireman that work here now and those that lost their lives that day, thank you. My dad was a life long fireman in Iowa. I solute what you do!
    Review of: FDNY Memorial Wall
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • SallyWebsterInnLover
    Connecticut4 contributions
    This place is a gem
    This place is a gem!! VERY inspiring and moving! HIGHLY recommend everyone visit the burial ground and the visitors center! Makes the story of human
    Review of: African Burial Ground National Monument
    Written May 29, 2023
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  • Shu K
    San Jose, CA373 contributions
    Had to see the statue!
    So happy to have the chance to see the Fearless Girl. She’s a tiny statue, but she represents so much. Definitely worth combining it with seeing the charging bull down the street.

    Recommend seeing it if you are the stock trading type.
    Review of: Fearless Girl
    Written June 28, 2023
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  • Tom J
    London, UK1,577 contributions
    A wonderful historical stop!
    There are many things to see and do in Central Park but if history is the aim, Cleopatras Needle provides the best option! At over 3500 years old it is truly remarkable how well this artefact has stood the test of time.

    A lovely spot close to the MET where you can sit on a bench and just admire the craftsmanship that it took all those years ago when this was created. The fact that the hieroglyphics are so well visible really gets the imagination racing especially considering this was created pre-Cleopatra herself!
    Review of: Cleopatra's Needle
    Written August 30, 2023
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  • Tom J
    London, UK1,577 contributions
    Statue in Central Park of Balto the Dog
    Dog statue in central park. It is situated in the park but shows up on the street on the map on TripAdvisor which isn't in the right spot.
    Review of: Balto Statue
    Written August 2, 2022
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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, MN3,149 contributions
    Iconic Spot. Magical Place in the Winter
    Vibrant area surrounding Rockefeller Center. The most magical time to visit is during the winter months when the Christmas Tree is on display and the skating rink is open.
    Review of: Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City
    Written June 5, 2023
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  • Brucethealien
    20 contributions
    Nice statue
    Nice statue of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen located near the Alice in Wonderland statue. A nice little corner of Central Park to visit
    Review of: Hans Christian Andersen Statue
    Written November 1, 2022
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  • Louis F
    Altus, OK957 contributions
    Powerful Memorial
    Very poignant memorial to the Merchant Mariner's who have sacrificed a lot in service. The memorial is easy to miss if there are long lines waiting for the boat to the Statue of Liberty.
    Review of: American Merchant Marines Memorial
    Written April 26, 2023
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  • Gordon B
    Netanya, Israel849 contributions
    Expresses the feelings of all.
    Poignant and humbling.It certainly reflects the feeling of him and the rest who were caught up in 9/11 and indeed in all the tragedies of the past.
    Review of: The Kneeling Fireman
    Written May 4, 2021
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  • Ashfield531
    Ringwood, UK1,026 contributions
    Wonderful bronze statue
    Now known as The Survivor as he came through 9/11 with a few scrapes and scratches. It is a well modelled sculpture of an ordinary working man which is very poignant in this location so close to Ground Zero.

    It was a pleasure to come across him while just walking up the street.
    Review of: Double Check
    Written January 21, 2023
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