Where to go before riding the Staten Island Ferry      
       Before going for a ride you could go and look around. You could go shopping nearby places and explore around. You could go and see the world trade center. The world trade center is close to there and would be a good place to go and visit before the ride. Another good place to go is go shopping were they sale thing about New York City and thing about the Staten Island ferry. It would be good looking around and see what is around the city and have lot of memories. You should also take pictures while looking around and take pictures of thing you liked or think it's interesting.