Staten Island, New York City

Condé Nast TravelerDec 30, 2025

How to avoid looking like a tourist in New York City, according to the editors of Condé Nast Traveler.

Free ferry offers best view of Statue of Liberty

19 things in this story

QueensNeighborhoodWorth traveling to for food from every corner
Statue of LibertyAttractionBest viewed from the Staten Island Ferry
New York SubwayPublic artworkBest bet for avoiding traffic delays
The BronxNeighborhoodHome to Yankee Stadium and an underrated Little Italy
Staten IslandNeighborhoodFree ferry offers best view of Statue of Liberty
New York City Ferry ServicePlacePleasant public transport, great views
Governors IslandParkIt is located approximately 800 yards (730 m) south of Manhattan Island, and is separated from Brooklyn to the east by…
Rockaway BeachSightWorth traveling to in the summer
Yankee StadiumSightIt is the home field of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees.
Little ItalyNeighborhoodUnderrated, located in the Bronx
ResyPlaceTop booking platform for restaurants
Curb appPlaceLets you order a taxi like an Uber
BroadwayNeighborhood
New York Subway MTA MapPlace
MTA Map appPlace
Financial DistrictNeighborhood
Midtown EastNeighborhood
Carrie’s West Village apartmentSight
Eloise’s penthouseSight

Staten Island