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Am going to be up there for a couple weeks at the end of this month myself. Haven't been up there in nearly 18 months so am excited to get back.

Ground zero is not really visible unless you're up on the 2nd level of a tour bus driving by the site - it is fenced in and there are no 'viewing points' any more. NYC did a 180 on their attitude toward the site a while after 9/11/01, and decided to close it off from public viewing out of respect for the dead.

Depending on the weather, I'd recommend a twilight harbor cruise - great view of the city and enthusiastic guides, really brings out the romantic aspects of the city at night. Also enjoyable is a bus tour of the city, especially if you're not familiar with it, helps you get the lay of the land a bit.