Catharsis, what's worse than waiting in line for the Empire State Building is going on the boat to Ellis Island.
Seriously, if you go in the summer, it is unbelieveably HOT and STUFFY and GROSS. Too many people crammed into one ferry. The way back was okay though. Don't sit on the top of the ferry. Stick to the lower deck. :)
It is a nice place though, the museum and everything. Just don't go in the summer...
The course of true love never did run smooth.