How far Tourism is Helping Economy of Staten Island

Staten Island is tourist’s paradise. People who visited this place loved the beauty, atmosphere and the aura created by all these things in unison. The Island has contributed a lot in the development of tourism around New York City and presented itself as a tourism hub attracting people from all segments independent of age and interests.

Staten Island is one of the most beautiful islands, and one of the major tourist attractions of New York City. Earlier the island was not so popular as a tourist spot, and commercial beneficial for the New York. However, Staten Island had the potential to attract tourists, due to its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and abundance of other historic places. To get the maximum benefit from available tourism avenues Government and other respective authorities helped in developing this place as a popular tourist hub.

Staten Island is the storehouse of history. The island reveals the past history which is very interesting and knowledgeable. There are several museums illustrating cultural and historical heritage. Tourists also visit the island for its natural beauty. The island is the home for several species of animals and birds. There is also a small zoo where one can see exclusive collections of reptiles, rattlesnakes, leopards, mandrills, and lizards. People come to enjoy their time. Water sports activities available here also attract people.

The calm and siren beauty of the island is unique that is not available in any of the metropolitan cities of world. The Staten Island is full of nature’s gift. The place is ideal for people who want to spend some time in beautiful and quiet place.

New York City is commercial hub of United States but it also contributes a major portion of foreign money coming from tourism industry. The hotels, restaurants and other places of tourists attraction and need do nice business during peak months for tourism and a major portion of that revenue comes from Staten Island. There are many estates and resorts on Staten Island’s hilltops and near its shores. Staten Island has several establishments specially meant for tourists that witness millions of footfalls generating nice revenue. To attract tourists, government had made several arrangements and developed the place ideally with all the basic requirements. The roads, electricity, health care, and governance, everything is par excellence, making this place ideal to live.

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Nightlife at New York City

New York the city which never sleeps. City famous for its sky touching buildings, fast growing lifestyle and night life. One the most admirable city. Where all wants to visit once. Night life in New York is famous for its pubs and culture. Famous for vibrant colors of life. Night life of the city is very exotic. One can forget rest of the world and can spend entire night in drinking, dancing. The city is full of night clubs where one can play and eat also. There are many restaurants of the city which is famous for diners, lounges and dessert bars.

In New York people like to enjoy their life. At night huge buildings is filled with bright lights. The shining of the light appears has day is yet to end. After hectic schedule New Yorker’s spend some time in relaxing by having party at bars, or dining out. Weekends specially seems as city never sleeps. So, the people full of energy. Some of the famous bars, clubs and dining place are:

Coffee Shop strange hybrid of bar and diner, on weekends the Coffee Shop closes only for 1 hour. The food is quite good, varying from diner food to fine Brazilian. Carnegie Deli the giant stuffed delicious sandwiches are a perfect late night snack. Floret The hip fashion crowd hangs out at this Hell’s Kitchen dining establishment, near the meat district. The Bear Bar, The Ear Inn famous for black beer and Shoo baseball-cap crowd. Dark wood, mellow Blues, and tables with crayons. Old Town Bar and Grill good beer selection keeps the regulars happy.

Peter McManus, timeless appeal of ordinary bars. Red Rock West Saloon is the top bar in town. An evening spent at the Red Rock is like night spent with good book: which hold its readers attention…” The Shark Bar, Boomers Sports Club, it’s one of the best sport club lounges in the city with food and drink specials on weekends. New York City is the “hub” of the Jazz World. Drinking and doing jazz this what New Yorkers loves the most. This what makes New York different from other city? Arthur’s Tavern Longest continually run jazz club in city. Bird land, Blue Note is world’s most popular jazz club.

At all New York club one can taste the fine cuisine of the world along with can also play games like beer pong. The game consisted of hitting a ball on a serve, making the serving team drink while hitting a cup on a volley, and so forth. Those who want to re-live their youth should visit one of these venues in New York City for near nightly beer-pong specials. Big Easy. Even some of bars offer free food along with beer. Rodeo Bar, Rudy’s Bar & Grill. The city is full of bars and restaurants. One can never get bored of feel loneliness. For city is waken whole night. Youth can enjoy their bachelor life and old one can recall their youth. The most happening city of the world.

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A Visit to New York City

New York City once founded by Dutch as their commercial centre has now become one of the most populous cities in the world. The City of New York is the most populous city in the United States and metropolitan area covered by New York is the largest urban area around the world. For some time, New York City was the Capital of United States too.

Now the Capital of United States has been shifted to Washington DC, even though New York has its own importance for United States. The most important benefit of New York City is that this place is situated at one of the best Natural Harbors, making it Ideal for Trade and Commerce. It is one of the most helping factors for NYC, because New York developed as the centre or trade in United States just due to this benefit. The city is also a major center for several international affairs. The headquarters of the United Nations is also situated here. New York City is also home to some tallest building establishments of world like Empire State Building and Rockefeller Centre along with several other skyscrapers. Once twin towers of World Trade Centre was also a part of this list. But now that is a matter of past.

New York City is also among hot favorite tourist destinations of world. It provides tourists with several hotspots with happening places to visit and various fun activities. The New York City comprises of five boroughs; The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island within five counties, respectively: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond.

Richmond County and specially Staten Island attracts tourists from all over the world due to collection of several cultural places to visit, along with unique natural diversity, never seen in any of the metropolitan cities of world. The Staten Island ferry between Manhattan to Staten Island is now among one of the World Heritage which provides a nice view of Ney York Harbor, Statue of Liberty and coastal New York surrounded by Pacific Ocean.

Staten Island is like a crown for New York City, it’s among must visit for every tourist visiting New York City. It is said that New York visit is incomplete, until you see Staten Island. Tourists can visit 9/11 memorial here, which is a place to pay homage to Staten Islanders who lost their live in World Trade Center tragedy.

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Cultural Places of Staten Island – II

Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences

The museum also known as Staten Island Museum was founded in 1881. This is the oldest cultural organization of Staten Island. You can see the live form of Staten Island at this museum through its exclusive collection related to arts, science, and history taken from millions of artifacts.

There is something for everyone at this museum, people from all ages and varied interests find the museum interesting and useful for them. On one hand the art collection at this museum illustrates the culture, history and life of people at Staten Island, and at the same time you can have glances of world civilization. The Natural Sciences collection attracts people who are passionate about nature. The historical section provides ample materials and inputs for historical research and studies. Along with that regular events organized by museum’s organizing committee is another attraction of this place.

Sandy Ground Historical Museum

Sandy Ground is a historically significant community situated on south shore if Staten Island. Sandy Ground Historical Museum was founded by freed slaves of New York, and currently run by Sandy Ground Historical Society. The museum demonstrates insight view of the life and history of freed black men from New York who settled here before Civil War. People can take benefits from the largest documentary collection of African-American culture. The Sandy Ground Historical Museum also provides educational research facility. The museum collection includes film, art, rare books, quilts, letters, photographs, and archaeological artifacts.

St. George Theatre

Undoubtedly the St. George Theatre is the central hub of theatre and performing arts enthusiasts. It’s among most important cultural and performance arts centre in Staten Island. Specialties of this theatre include musical concerts, dance performances, and regular comedy shows.

Staten Island Children’s Museum

The Staten Island children’s museum is a paradise for children, which is full of reasons to attract children. This is the place where children learn several things while playing. The museum provides answers to all questions raised by curiosity, creativity and imagination of a young mind. There are numerous innovative gaming facilities. The museum has lawns and gardens which are perfect for a family picnic and outings.

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Staten Island is capable of competing with any popular city or suburbs of United States. The cultural heritage and diversity found here is really unique. Once again we are providing a little details of all the places as listed on various websites dedicated to Staten Island. Heritage Monuments as well as Modern establishments make this borough of New York City really worth seeing.

We will categorize all popular landmarks according to

1. Heritage Monuments,

2. Cultural Places,

3. Places with Natural Beauty, and

4. Fun Places

Heritage Monuments of Staten Island

1. Conference House Park - This is symbol of a Peace Conference held on Sept. 11, 1776 between delegates of the Continental Congress and the Commander of British Forces during the Revolutionary War. The place has seen several owners in its lifespan. The Manor House First built in 1680, is the only pre-Revolutionary manor house still surviving in New York City. Currently managed by Conference House Association, the place illustrates history of Staten Island. It has a public waterfront park that overlooks Raritan Bay and the New Jersey coast.

2. Fort Wadsworth - Fort Wadsworth is one of the oldest military sites in the United States, that lies underneath the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, the entrance to New York Harbor. Once it was one of the most important military bases in the country that protected New York Harbor for centuries, and now this fort is a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

3. Garibaldi-Meucci Museum - This museum was sometimes home of Antonio Meucci, the true inventor of the telephone, and Giuseppe Garibaldi, legendary hero who unified Italy. This historical home was built in year 1840 in Gothic-revival style. The house was opened to the public and dedicated as The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum in 1956. The museum is a National Landmark owned and operated by the Order Sons of Italy in America.

4. Historic Richmond Town - Richmond Town is a unique place of United States illustrating living in New York City for nearly 300 years. This place was once the center for business and government on Staten Island. The town is spread over 25 acres on a 100-acre site consisting 15 restored buildings (homes and commercial and civic buildings) as well as a museum. A trip to this historic place is an opportunity to experience the domestic, commercial and civic activities that characterized life on Staten Island.

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Staten Island Ferry - Not Less than Wonders

Staten Island is the most rich in cultural heritage than other boroughs of New York City. There are several attractions here, and no doubt the most important attraction is the Staten Island Ferry, which is in the list of favorites for people in all age groups as well as in the list of must see and experience of travelers to New York City. The crowd visible on Staten Island ferry is the best proof of its popularity and charm among people. This is also the lifeline of people commuting Daily from Staten Island to Manhattan.

The Ferry operating between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan carries 20 million people a year that means 60,000 passengers a day. This number does not include people travelling on weekends. The Staten Island ferry is operated by NY-DOT (New York City’s, Department of Tourism). This is only non-vehicular mode of transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan. This 5 mile, 25 minute ride provides a wonderful, unforgettable view of New York Harbor, skylines of Lower Manhattan, as well as the best possible view of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) ensures everything to make this ferry ride more comfortable, safe and memorable for daily commuters as well as tourists. Smoking or any type of hard alcohol intake is strictly prohibited, only beer is permitted. The Staten Island Ferry is completely disables friendly, people with physical disability can also enjoy the ferry ride. There is a separate entrance and other facilities for disabled.

One more thing which is most important to know for people, The Ferry ride is absolutely free. There was a charge of 5 cents for the journey; it increased to 50 cents later bit by bit. But after a decision of NYC DOT the Ferry ride has been declared free, that means all excitement and pleasure of this exclusive and marvelous journey comes for free without any burden on your pocket.

There is no wrong saying that Staten Island Ferry is “One of the world’s greatest (and shortest) water voyages.” You’ll accept it, when you come to New York City and experience the pleasure of travelling to Staten Island from Manhattan via this heritage ferry ride.

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Bird Watching at Staten Island - II

Staten Island is having rich botanical as well as zoological heritage. Previous article discussed some popular bird watching spots of Staten Island, rest popular spots are described here:

Miller Field - This is among one of the best places on Staten Island to look and listen for migrating bobolink and common nighthawk. Migrating shorebirds are visible on the widespread sport fields during fall. Savannah sparrows are easily available along the field edges in all seasons. Other popular species of birds available here are American golden plover, buff-breasted sandpiper, and whimbrel. The Miller Field beach offers a great access point to scan Raritan Bay for waterfowl, and northern gannets. During winter check the jetty at the end of New Dorp Lane for purple sandpipers, dunlin and black-bellied plovers.

Great Kills Park - The Great Kills Park is a part of Gateway National Recreation Area. The place is wonderful to visit any time in any season. Bird lovers can find great diversity of waterfowl and gulls in Great Kills Harbor, and on the Raritan Bay during Winters. The best way to get a good sample of both the waterfowl, and land birds present here is to a walk to Crooke’s Point. Snow bunting and horned lark spend most of the winter in the mowed grass area near the play grounds. The number of waterfowls increase in the bay and harbor area during early spring. By late spring, the waterfowl have left, but the land bird numbers peak. The best way to find song bird migrants is a walk along the blue-dot trail that parallels Hylan Blvd. Summer slows down, but most of the nesting species are still easy to find. As fall sets in, Great Kills Park becomes a trap for south bound sparrows, thrushes, and warbler.

Blue Heron Pond Park - Birding Blue Heron at any time of year can be very rewarding for bird watchers. Resident birds are easy to find along the extensive trail system. Spring and fall migration bring the usual suite of neo-tropical migrants to the young forest of the park. Make sure to check out the most interesting point that is feeding station, which can be viewed from inside the Nature Center. Many common woodland birds visit the station year round.

Conference House Park - Birding lovers can visit the Conference House park any time of year. During Summer season you can see, the white-throated sparrow, dark-eyed juncos and raptors can be seen in the woods, and American wigeon, 2 species of loons, horned grebe, and other waterfowl can be found in the Raritan Bay.

During spring the park becomes alive with songs, and sights of migrations. Rare bird species like hooded warbler, and summer tanager can be seen here each year, you need to keep your eyes and ears open to get the pleasure of watching. Most of the islands woodland, and edge habitat breeds can be found within the park during setting summer. Even, fall migration is not less exciting than spring migration at the Conference House Park. This Park is perhaps the premier spot in all of New York City for Connecticut Warblers.

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Bird Watching at Staten Island

Staten Island is a part of New York, but even after being a portion of world’s most magnificent city which is well known for its concrete jungle, Staten Island has more than 3000 acres of greenery spread in several parks of this area. The place provides enormous opportunities for nature lovers to come and explore the wild heritage of this place. If, people who don’t know about Staten Island come here first and see the natural beauty and its wide natural heritage, they will not believe that it is a part of New York City and situated nearby the city of skyscrapers. It’s simply unbelievable for them.

The forests and national parks at Staten Island have varied selection of wildlife. You’ll also find rare species of Birds here. The number and diversity of birds is really rare and enough to attract any bird lovers to Staten Island. There are several parks which has numerous species of birds, those includes:

Clovelakes Park - Clove Lakes Park is the prime spot for migratory birds on Staten Island. Northward bound migratory birds start coming in the park from late March. The number, and diversity of species increases along with progressing spring season. A bird lover can have glances of more than 25 different species of wood-warblers, along with other migrants such as rose-breasted grosbeak, flycatchers, cuckoos and vireos during a good sunny day in May. One can find spring migration hooded, prothonotary, and Kentucky warblers somewhere within the park boundaries every year.

South and Midland Beach Park - Midland and South Beach are among one of the longest open beach stretches in New York City. People should visit this park for waterfowl, eared grebe, harlequin duck, Barrow’s goldeneye and purple sandpiper. Red and White-winged crossbills and evening grosbeak are also found in the pines during winters.

Fort Wadsworth - Fort Wadsworth is situated just beside Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and provides a wonderful view of Lower New York Bay. Eurasian wigeon, Purple sandpipers are popular inhabitant of this place. During spring and fall migration warblers and bobolinks can also be found in the field. Even the woods around fort are good place to find common resident birds.

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Nightlife at Staten Island

It is well known that Staten Island is heaven for tourists. Its true for everyone. Kids can enjoy at Staten Island Zoo, and several museums, National Parks also attract them, whereas Elderly people can have their part of fun and enjoyment in Historical Museums and Richmond Park. They also love to spend some quality leisure time in dense greenery full of scenic and natural beauty. But it doesn’t mean that the Island attracts only these two inbound and outbound segments of tourists containing kids and elderly.

Staten Island also attracts music lovers with regular music shows and performances by prominent musicians and singers of the country. Staten Islanders are a great lover of music and it’s proved by the several successful shows which are organized here on regular basis.

The place is equally capable of providing the best entertainment facilities, best dining and drinking facilities in world as well as excellent nightlife to the young generation. Staten Island is full of such fun places which is a great attraction for youngsters. That includes exclusive world class restaurants serving mouth watering cuisines from all over the world, excellent wines and beers for drink enthusiasts, as well as happening nightclubs and discos forcing visitors to dance on the tunes of fast music of all kinds.

Among several available options for a night out or weekend party, I’m listing out a few of my favorites here:

Fushimi: Japanese Cuisines and Lounge

Finally, a standout sushi specialist on Staten Island locals laud this trendy Japanese spot for its top-notch fare, stimulating decor and gracious service. You’d almost swear you were in the city, especially when the check arrives. “Manhattan meets Staten Island” at this Japanese hot-spot of Staten Island, where one can enjoy “fresh-off-the-boat sushi” sliced in upscale lounge like digs accoustic wise. Its exclusive and crowded every time you visit the place. Prices are upto the mark according to the quality being served here. If you have plans to taste real Japanese cuisines, you should visit the place once. You’ll really love the vicinity as well as the proximity, but beware go early or go somewhere else because you will not get a place if you arrive late.

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Staten Island Pages - Review from Resident Eye

Staten Island is pride of New York City, or its better to say pride for the state of New York. You can easily witness the right blend of originality of small town and facilities of modern metros here at Staten Island. If you are a visitor, then Staten Island will give you loads of memories for lifetime, and invite you again and again to experience the beauty and leisure facilities, and if you are a resident of Staten Island, your love and affection with this place will get stronger with every passing days.

As being a Staten Islander you always need important information regarding this place, or information about important services or service providers. You need a one stop solution for your queries regarding this place. Staten Island Pages is doing same work since its inception. The main moto of this website is to provide every information of residents interest at one place. That includes a Market Place for everyday classifieds, sale, purchase and renting of properties, and even job related information like vacancies.

This is just beginning; Staten Island Pages can be very much useful for tourists from all over the world visiting this crown of New York State. They can one stop information of best dining and drinking restaurants and bars, enough information of places of public’s interest, clubs and nightlife details, as well as the best places for shopping of different apparel and jewelleries. They can also get details of vacation and leisure activities available in Staten Island.

The website also provides a perfect platform for Staten Islanders to interact with each other. All Staten Islanders can meet like minded people sharing same interests here. Staten Island Pages is in fact, a forum for all Staten Islanders aiming to bring them together at one place to hangout. It can be a better alternative for people living in Staten Island to socialize which is not possible or tough due to busy life schedule.

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Things to Do in Leisure – Attractions of Staten Island Part V

Staten Island is a place, which is situated nearby some most famous and busiest cities of United States or its better to say World like New York City and Manhattan. But the charm of this place is calmness, and a kind of peace feeling. The Staten Island provides with amenities of world class cities, but at the same time it lets you stay here with ease, without hustle and bustle of metropolitans.

Regular Attractions for Everyone

There are several places in Staten Island, which can be ideal for people during their leisure time. Staten Island’s leisure facilities even attract people from nearby cities during weekends and holidays. One can find several things to do here, that too according to their own choices and mood. Beautiful Picturesque greenery spread over several acres of land, exclusive wildlife view at Staten Island Zoo, heritage monuments of historical importance, world fame Staten Island ferry ride, and museums attract global tourists and people living in and around Staten Islands.

Places of Indulgence during Leisure

Some famous time pass acts of Staten Islanders apart from these above described activities are Golfing, Fishing and Music & Arts. Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier is one of the longest in New York City. The Fishing Pier open in 2003, is 835 foot long. The unique design, shape and length make it unique and exclusive. Bronze medallions fixed alongside walkway illustrate different types of marine life. Restrooms and fish cleaning stations ensure pleasant and comfortable fishing experience. The most important and positive point is that this Fishing Pier is open year round. One can enjoy this experience anytime during year.

Staten Island Golf Courses

Staten Island has several Golf Courses of “Gold Standard” in New York City, which provides unique and world class golfing experience to Golf lovers. LaTourette Golf Course stretched over 6700 yards of beautiful and magnificent hilly terrains, South Shore Country Club Golf Course stretched over 6000 yards with well manicured greens, and Silver Lake Golf Course located within Silver Lake Park are crown’s of Staten Island serving the golf enthusiasts residents of Staten Island and neighboring areas.

Apart from these facilities, Island also offers several other facilities for Music & Arts lovers. We’ll cover them later.

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Staten Island – Borough of Parks and Nature Lovers

With Over 170 parks, it is no wonder that Staten Island is called “The Greenest Borough.” There are more than 12,300 acres of protected parkland – that’s more than one third of the Island’s total land mass! One can see rare variety of parks at Staten Islands. There is ice skating at Clove lakes, and swimming at South and Midland Beaches. Go horseback riding at Clay Pit Ponds State park of bird watching at Mount Loretto Nature Preserve. Traditional parks with playgrounds and ball fields give way to vast forests. Staten Island’s parks have something for everyone!

Willowbrook Park – This park features wildlife, ball fields, paths and the Carousel for all Children. Since 1999, this Victorian inspired ride has been delighting children and the young at heart. While riders can clamber onto traditional horses, they also have their choice of mythical beasts and endangered creatures, all of which are hand crafted and beautifully painted. And with a cost of $1 and fully-accessibility for those with physical impairments, anyone can ride.

Greenbelt Nature Center – The new Greenbelt Nature Canter, at Rockland Avenue, opened in 2004. It is the gateway to the Greenbelt and offers the best starting point for hiking trails and exploring. This greenbelt provides view of forest as Far as the eye can see in the big city. Moses Mountain in the Greenbelt provides a bird’s eye view of the Greenbelt forest canopy. With spectacular views of the Greenbelt’s 2800 acres of parkland, this Moses Mountain is just one of the many places you go to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. The Greenbelt is a contiguous series of forests, meadows, wetlands, ponds and parks that stretch across the heart of Staten Island. At three times the size of Central Park, it is easy to spend a day wandering through vast natural area. Along the perimeter are LaTourette Park, with its beautiful golf course, Willowbrook Park, and High Rock Park, which is home to a visitor’s center and is the starting point for many hiking trails. The William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge, the first of its kind in New York City, is a wonderful place for bird watching. All this and more await the intrepid naturalist.

South Beach – Since the 19^th Century, Staten Island’s Eastern shore has been a heaven for tourists and beach bathers. The pride of the shoreline is the South Beach Boardwalk which stretches almost two miles! Recently restored, the Boardwalk area is enjoying a renaissance. New playing fields, a world-class fishing pier and the clean, and lifeguard manned beach make this a popular destination for family fun. A day at the beach with a view of the City: It’s a “shore thing” on Staten Island.

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