Well, close - we're actually anchored in Jersey City which is across the Hudson River from Manhattan. The anchorage is part of Liberty Landing State Park and is free. They have a dinghy dock so we can go ashore in the park which has many bike and walking paths along with a waterfront promenade. We have our bikes so getting around is easy. There is a shuttle on weekends that serves the whole park and a light rail station next to the park. The light rail takes us to a PATH station (subway) and from there we can go anywhere (with transfers). I'm really liking mass transit!
Liberty Landing is right next to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, in fact, the historic Ellis Island railway station is in the park. There is a ferry that will take us to Manhattan for $1.05 (or $2.10 for you younger folks) right from the park.
So far there has been only one boat in this anchorage which really surprises me. I thought I would have to fight for a spot but maybe the boats will start coming in this weekend for the 4th.
Yesterday we biked over to Liberty Landing Marina (also part of the park) and they let us use their showers for free. Must be part of their "Clean Marina" program ;>) They also have a nice marina store and two restaurants. The manager told us that the City moves the 4th fireworks every year and this year it is up the Hudson a few blocks but that we should still have a good view from the park. We'll plan on a picnic in the park before the fireworks.
The Mets and Yankees are playing on the 3rd so we're looking for tickets. Those games are usually a sellout so tickets may be hard to get.
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