When we began exploring the nearest hotel to the Statue of Liberty we found the Ritz Carlton Battery Park.
What caught our attention is not only were they located right in Battery Park, so we could easily cross the street to catch our ferry to the Statue of Liberty. They also have an amazing Statue of Liberty view. The Statue of Liberty view rooms come fully equipped with telescopes. Which entertained Jaxon the entire stay. Also conveniently located near by was the hop on and off bus, Castle Clinton National Monument, The National Museum of the American Indian, Seaglass Merry-Go-Round, and the Korean War monument to list just a few things that kept us busy during our stay.
In addition to Battery Park, located directly in front of our hotel was the beginning of the 9/11 Memorial walkway that took you directly to the site of the Memorial and Museum. I was not sure how I would feel about visiting this site especially with a small child in tow who really doesn't understand the meaning of living through such a tragic event. Sadly, it would be foolish of me to hope or wish that he never has to experience such tragedy. In the world we live in today it is more common then generations before. Yet I can now say I visited the site and cried as many people have done before me remembering all of the brave people who lost their lives on 9/11.
Since we were visiting during the Fourth of July all guests of the Ritz Carlton were invited to join the hotel on the 14th floor to relax and watch the fireworks from their outdoor terrace. We made sure to get there early so that we could have a front row seat for the Fourth of July event.
Our stay at the Ritz Carlton Battery Park was absolutely wonderful. We could not have asked for a more convenient location in this area and having the opportunity to watch the fireworks without fighting the crowds on the street made for a wonderful Fourth of July holiday.