Brooklyn Bridge

New York City

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July 29th 2006
Today was one of adventure. We chose to stay in Neward, NJ just near NYC. We arrived at 3:30 or so and settled into the Hilton Gateway for $129.00 pernight plus parking and anything extra we want. We stay here 2 nights and explore by taking public transportation to Manhatten. We didn't have a clue about how to travel but this hotel has a direct skywalk to Penn Station so we went there and funal ... read more

North America » United States » New Jersey » Newark

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more