A Skyline to Dream
By Lucas Compan
Want to enjoy unforgettable moments and views, photograph Manhattan skyline, and share inside tips with your friends and family? The best way of doing it is heading outside Manhattan. I'm going to share now my three favorite spots to just dream and photograph and admire Manhattan skyline. Get your camera and talents ready and get down to the fun.
1 – Long Island City waterfront
Long Island City waterfront: a two-minute subway ride from Grand Central Terminal (Queens-bound 7 train to Vernon Boulevard) and you will find an oasis. It's one of my favorite spots in town from where you can watch breathtaking sunsets and taste a good wine with great views - reflecting on the East River. Want to dig deeper? Check out this visual story.
La Piccola New Yorker enjoying Long Island City waterfront.
La Piccola New Yorker enjoying Long Island City waterfront, gantry state park.
the empire state building, the united nations building, and the chrysler building – from lond island city piers. photo @lucascompan
the colors and atmosphere of a nice sunset in long island city waterfront. photo @lucascompan
A magical sunset in long island city. photo @lucascompan
new york gotham-city-style. from long island city. photo @lucascompan
2 – Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn Heights Promenade: it's not just a cinematographic spot, it's also one of the most romantic ambiences you could find. If you want to impress your trip mate or your date, this is the place to be. The easiest option to get there: take the R train and get off at Court Street. Explore more about this amazing spot in Brooklyn here.
the promenade in brooklyn heights, one of the best spots to photograph sunsets and manhattan skyline. photo @lucascompan
photo @lucascompan
the colors of a special sunset from the brooklyn heights promenade. photo @lucascompan
photo @lucascompan
photo @lucascompan
lower manhattan and the brooklyn bridge from brooklyn heights promenade. photo @lucascompan
the city lights from the promenade in brooklyn heights. photo @lucascompan
3 – Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ, waterfront: you can enjoy the beauties of a small city just twelve minutes away from midtown or downtown Manhattan (PATH train on 34th St station or WTC station). Seeing Manhattan skyline reflected on the waters of the Hudson River is not just beautiful. It is the best way to have a good idea of how Manhattan island look like in (almost) all its extension. Navigate more breathtaking views here.
lower manhattan and one world trade center from hoboken, NJ. photo @lucascompan
the peaceful atmosphere in hoboken, nj, always inspires new ideas and thoughts. photo @lucascompan
photo @lucascompan
photo @lucascompan
the magic in the skies after a storm. in hoboken, nj. photo @lucascompan
the sun rises bringing one more day in new york city. from hoboken, nj. photo @lucascompan
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