The best place to get a view of Ground Zero is from the 2nd Floor of the World Financial Center. Use the pedestrian bridge to cross West Street and make your way to the shops on the 2nd level.
Things to Do near the Sheraton: The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Need to arrive 30 min ahead at Amtrak to check baggage.
From Penn Station to Sharaton New York is 8 mins by subway, 21 mins walking
One smart co-worker recommended that we take the subway to Brooklyn and then walk back to Manhattan - much better views. He was right.
West or North West from High St - Brooklyn Bridge Subway Stop to Cadman Plaza W
North along Cadman Plaza W to Prospect St. (runs east west)
Turn right on Prospect St., go East under the Brooklyn Bridge
At Washington Street, turn right and go South (under the Brooklyn Bridge again) and you're on the Promenade
Subway from Fulton St. to the Brooklyn War Memorial
Apps:
New York Street Map
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