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If you are heading to one of the many New York hostels in the city this year, do not miss the chance to visit Ellis Island, one of the most important spots in US history and the entry point to the nation for millions of immigrants. This 27-acre island, which is off the southern point of Manhattan island, saw millions of people from all over the world head to the US in search of a better life - and the rich melting pot of cultures seen in modern day New York can be attributed to this. From Polish to Lithuanian and Italian immigrants, the port welcomed people from all over the globe. Large numbers of Irish also headed to the Big Apple and the Irish culture is still a huge part of life in modern day New York, from its annual St Patrick's Day parade to the theme bars which can be found all over. When heading out of your hostel to go to the island, you may want to stop and think what it must have been like for those arriving at the shores of Ellis Island a hundred years ago. At the Ellis Island Immigrant Experience, you can get an ever better idea of conditions aboard the ship for everyone from crew members and working class travellers with the cheapest tickets, to high-class members of society arriving at the port in style. More than three million people visit Ellis Island every year to learn all about the rich history of this part of the world. It is thought that every single American can trace at least one ancestor who came to the US via this famous port, so it is not hard to realise its relevance to the country we know today. If you have relatives who were born in the US, you may use your trip to Ellis Island to search back in time and find out more about your own family tree. The archives and records of those who arrived on the shores of Ellis Island are substantial and the centre also boasts many photos showing people arriving at the dock. Head to the bright lights of the Big Apple to learn all about the rich history of the US as a nation. With many New York hostels available in all of the city's hottest spots, you are sure to be right in the middle of the action no matter what hostels you choose.
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