Downtown New York


We started our stay at the Downtown Marriott. It had great rooms with an awesome view! I liked this hotel the best of the three we stayed in! This is the perfect location for seeing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 911 memorial, Chinatown and little Italy! 


We had an early flight and were grateful it was direct! Nick and so enjoyed a Lyft ride in the back and Wyatt took shotgun! 



I was so surprised at all the bridges!


So many bridges 


I love this shot because wit looks like it's through a window. It is through a car window! 



They are marvelous 


I have no idea which one takes you where! 


First skyline peek 



View from room!



I am quite please that the view is this great!!



This building is gorgeous! I love the craftsmanship.







Magnificent workmanship!



There were two windows- this was on the other side of the room. I am so glad it doesn't open!' 




Breakfast view!'


Zoomed in lady of Liberty! 


The World trade center area is lively and bright. 



This Occulus  is magnificent! 


It looks like something from Men in Black to me! 


So much art 




These flower boxes are cheery! 


Great message! 





Just neat 


I had a few slices while I was there! 


Big dreams are a good idea ! 



Wyatt asked me 'what's next Dennis the Menace?' I had to look up the pic to understand. I love this romper! N







Our American Eagle 


I did sent a dozen or so postcards! It's a lost art!!

Some of family immigrated to the US before Ellis Island at Castle Garden ... now called Castle Clinton. 


So many neat statues in this city!




This is a statue in remembrance of the immigrants that came through NYC! 





More Occulus and city view 






More are 


They have crazy shared lanes for bikers and pedestrians!
 



I have no idea why this park wa filled with these groupings of chairs! 












Fancy water in a can. The boys survived 


Selfie practice 


Trying to be artsy


I was at the Occulus steps! 

Just because 



 Great message 


Who will you call? 


Need post 


Ghostbusters- I wish I could go in and slide down the pole! 


Silly 













Not the car you want to see near your hotel 


This is a statues at a children a hospital! 




There are restaurants with street side pop up seating areas' 


Neat view 


A street scene


This made me giggle 


 I have no idea what this art means! 





Space saving parking garage! 


We took the subway a few times!! 









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