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Battery Park
Hours of Operation
- Open daily, dawn - dusk.
1 New York Plaza
New York, NY 10004
New York, NY 10004
Description
The 21-acre Battery Park got its name for the batteries of military artillery that were stationed there through out different periods in history. Visitors to the waterfront park can visit the Hope Garden AIDS memorial at one end of the park, or venture to the other end of the park for fantastic views...
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