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There are plenty of places to take a scenic drive in and around New York City (NYC), but beware of congestion on the roads. It's a good idea to plan your driving excursion so that it won't conflict with rush hour traffic.
Viewing New York City's Skyline
The main sight to see in NYC is unquestionably Manhattan's skyline, which is considered to be among the best in the world. Plan to take scenic drives to see the skyline on weekday nights in particular, as building lights are more likely to be on, but daytime viewings are also spectacular. As Manhattan is an island, its skyline can be viewed from many possible directions:
- Along the New Jersey Turnpike near Secaucus - from Kennedy Memorial Boulevard, Willow Avenue, and River Road
- In Long Island - from the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
- Brooklyn - from the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, right below the Brooklyn Heights Esplanade, a.k.a. “the Promenade”
- Queens - from the entrance to the Queensboro Bridge and the entrance to the Queens Midtown Tunnel
- George Washington Bridge - heading from Fort Lee, New Jersey towards Manhattan, facing south
For another excellent scenic drive, start on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn driving west, where you can see a beautiful panorama of Jamaica Bay. Further along, you'll pass Coney Island, and eventually you'll see a nice view of New York Harbor. Once the Belt Parkway becomes the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, get ready to see the Statue of Liberty. You continue driving inland for a bit, but right before dipping down into the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, you will see one of the best possible views of the Manhattan skyline.
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