Pier 11

Pier 11 isn't your average boat slip.

For starters, it floats directly on the water -- so it's technically more of a dock than a pier. And it also has an unusual, very hard to miss white tent-shaped roof with glass walls. Basically, it looks like a modern-style office building bobbing up and down on the Hudson.

In actuality, it's a busy commuter ferry and water taxi hub offering quick, reliable service between Manhattan and New Jersey. Trust us, it's way more convenient than taking the Holland Tunnel.

By Tom