Sometimes it's hard to focus on how aesthetically beautiful the city can be when you're stuck making eye contact with jerks popping pimples on the subway. But nothing is better for a fresh perspective of the sublime, urban canyons and valleys of Manhattan than a helicopter ride. Watch the video below for a bird's-eye view of the city from the Statue of Liberty to Yankee Stadium, including a look at the then-still under construction One World Trade Center.
If you can't get enough of the jagged skyline of car keys, check out a few more helicopter tours of the city below.
