Staten Island ferry is a free ferry service that transports people between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in Lower Manhattan.

The ferry is run by the city of New York and offers great views of New York Harbor and many tourist attractions, it really is a boat ride not to be missed.

From the deck of the ferry you have perfect views of attractions such as The Statue of Liberty Island and Ellis Island, you can also see many skyscrapers.

There are many trips to and from the island daily (from 75 trips on a weekend to 109 trips in the week) and the ride takes 25 minutes.

Things to do when in Staten Island

Visit Historic Town

Staten Island Zoo

Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Staten Island Botanical garden

Fort Wadsworth

Las Vegas

If you fancy getting away from the strip one evening then head to Fremont street, please be aware that when leaving the area around midnight that its best to do so in a taxi.

The Fremont street experience (FSE) is an attraction in downtown Las Vegas that occupies 5 blocks showcasing LED lights and a sound system with eye catching displays.

What is on offer:

Viva Vision

The biggest part of the Fremont Street experience is the Viva Vision canopy and light show, the LED display canopy is 1,500 feet long and towers 90 feet in the air.

The average show lasts 6 minutes long and can include “Lucky Vegas”, “Downtown Divas” & in 2008 “A Tribute to Queen” this is the first Viva Vision show that is dedicated to one artist.

The Fremont show experience is more than just a light show, each year the experience hosts special events and live bands perform outside daily.

Entertainment is free and there is something for everyone including little shops and light shows.

Prague Castle

If you are visitng Pragie one sight not to be missed is Prague castle.

Known as one of the biggest castles in the world Prague castle dates back to the 9th century, several renovations have taken place since then. In the 12th Century it was replaced by a Romanesque palace and in the 14th Century it was rebuilt Gothic style. In the 15th & 16th Century more reconstructions took place due to fire.

Prague castle consists of Saint Vitus Cathedral, several palaces, viewing towers, art galleries and many, many more exciting features.

You can take a walking tour though and around the castle where a tourist guide will show you all the sights and best views along with an English commentary.

Las Vegas offers more than 300 days sun a year and is hot and dry most of the time, rain is extremely rare, with no more than 4 inches a year.

Springtime starts in March until June, temperature ranges from 9°C until 23°C. Probably the best time to visit Las Vegas as its not too hot and there aren’t too many tourists.

Summertime is the end of June until the middle/end of September and is hot!! The temperature ranges from 22°C to 27°C in August .

Autumn again is a nice time to visit Las Vegas as it’s a little cooler – the end of September to the middle of December. Temperatures are between 22-28°C. There are a lot of US holidays (Thanksgiving, sporting events) on during this period so the crowds might get a little busier than usual.

Wintertime can get very cold, as low as 4°C in December so make sure you take a jacket with you.

See below for an average temperature chart

Source: National Weather Service