New York City Visit

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Freedom Tower
Empire State Building
Stardust 50's Diner
Day 5 Sunday, June 10, 2018

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Hand of Midas From Alladin Musical? This giant hand sculpture was on the roof of the New Amsterdam Theater across from our Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central hotel. That theater was playing the Alladin musical while we were there so I assumed this is supposed to be the Hand of Midas. This photo was taken from our hotel window.

We rode the New York Subway System to just about everywhere on this trip. We rarely used a taxi or Uber. There is so much traffic in New York City that it took forever to get anywhere in a car on the streets. The subways ran extremely frequently and could get anywhere very fast bypassing all the traffic on the streets above. Many of the subways also operate around the clock.

Barbara Cepinko (my wife). They are still constructing new buildings
to replace the huge area that was destroyed on 9/11.

Left: Map of National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Right: A Cute New York Police Department (NYPD) Car.

Freedom Tower - One World Trade Center

One World Observatory - An Experience Above

Our first view upon arriving on the observation floor.

Statue of Liberty as seen from the One World Observatory.

Steve Grande (me)

Cheryl Mack and Barbara Cepinko along with me having lunch at the One Dine Bar & Restaurant on the observation deck. The devices in their hands could be held up at any window on the observation deck and it would label everything you are looking at.

Another Cabernet Franc From New York Vineyards.

Views From The Observation Deck Of The Freedom Tower

Barbara Cepinko and Cheryl Mack.

Taking The New York Subway
From The Freedom Tower
To The Empire State Building

Everywhere we went in the New York Subway there were buskers to entertain us! (I learned the word busking when I was in London and saw a sign that said "NO BUSKING" on a wall in front of the Shakespear Open Air Globe Theater. When I saw it, I was wondering what "busking" was and why they would not want someone to do it there. If you don't know what busking is and would like to know, click here.)

The Empire State Building

Views From The 86th Floor Open-Air Main Deck

Standard Pass Tickets to the 86th floor open-air main deck are $37. Senior and child discounts are available plus you might be able to find discount packages and coupons. VIP Express Passes are also available at extra cost to bypass what can sometimes be long lines.

Views From The 102nd Floor Top Deck

A Standard Pass Ticket to both the 86th floor open-air main deck and the 102nd floor top deck can be purchased for $57. Senior and Child discounts are available plus you might be able to find discount packages and coupons. VIP Express Passes are also available at extra cost to bypass what can sometimes be long lines. If you only buy a pass to the 86th floor open-air main deck, you can buy an upgrade to go up to the 102nd floor top deck while you are on the 86th floor open-air main deck.

A Visit To The Empire State Building Gift Shop Before Leaving.

West Side East Side Dividing Line

Directory In Front Of The Empire State Building.

Ellen's Stardust Diner

A multi-level '50s-themed diner with singing servers and an extensive menu of American classics. The waiters sing during service. This is in the heart of the theater district in New York City and many of the waiters are current or aspiring spingers for the many broadway musical venues. There was always a long line and long wait to get into this restaurant.