Skirting the southern edge of Manhattan, this 12-acre oasis lures with public artworks, meandering walkways, and perennial gardens. Its memorials include tributes to those who died in the Korean War and Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano. You'll also find the lovely SeaGlass Carousel, historic Castle Clinton, and the ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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