"THE BIG APPLE" TODAY!
New York City — Ground Zero, Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge & the Empire State Building
Day 54 brought the biggest city on the trip — New York City, two years after September 11.
New York City. The Big Apple. Day 54 was the day Ray drove the ALL50 Z06 through the most famous city in the world.
In June 2003, New York was still processing the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Ground Zero — the site of the World Trade Center — was a construction site and a memorial, visited by millions of people from around the world. Ray stopped.
The Holland Tunnel brought him into Manhattan from New Jersey. The Lincoln Tunnel took him back out. In between: Wall Street, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and Long Island.
From Long Island, a ferry to Bridgeport, Connecticut — a scenic crossing of Long Island Sound. Then a quick visit to Colt Firearms Manufacturing in Hartford before arriving in New London for the night.
Photos from the Day
The Day's Route
Holland Tunnel — Into Manhattan
The Holland Tunnel connects Jersey City, New Jersey to lower Manhattan — one of the busiest tunnels in the world, carrying over 100,000 vehicles per day.
"Ground Zero" / WTC Site
The site of the World Trade Center, destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In June 2003, the site was still being cleared and planned for redevelopment. Ray stopped to pay his respects.
Wall Street
Wall Street — the financial heart of America, home of the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge — completed in 1883, the first steel-wire suspension bridge ever built. It connects Manhattan to Brooklyn across the East River.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building — 102 floors, 1,454 feet to the top of the antenna. The most famous skyscraper in the world.
Long Island — Ferry to Bridgeport, CT
From Long Island, a ferry across Long Island Sound to Bridgeport, Connecticut — a scenic alternative to driving around through New York City.
Colt Firearms Manufacturing — Hartford, CT
A quick visit to Colt Firearms Manufacturing in Hartford, Connecticut — makers of the Colt Single Action Army revolver (the 'Peacemaker') and the M1911 pistol, among many others.
New London, CT
New London, Connecticut — a historic port city on the Thames River, home of the US Coast Guard Academy.