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Governors Island

Island, Historic and Protected Site, and National Park

Governors Island, New York

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Ranked #10 for statues in New York
This island is famous for their scenic views. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Catching The Jazz Age Lawn Party during the summer is a must!"(4 Tips)
"short ferry ride from near Battery Park"(6 Tips)
"Lay out on the water taxi beach and enjoy a brew."(4 Tips)
"picnic point for an awesome view"(4 Tips)

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Mattias EngMay 26, 2012
Check out the brothel under the Brooklyn-battery tunnel vent!
Daniel L.August 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Go to picnic point for an awesome view of the bridges and staten island while you lay out!!
Lears FoolSeptember 30, 2015
Hammocks, hammocks, hammocks!
shari goldsteinSeptember 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Come support the lower the fines campaign. Check out street vendor project Booth and find out more
CheapNYCAugust 22, 2011
Something is always going on there. Check the site to find events.
RyanJuly 8, 2012
Definitely get a quad and bike around the island. #yolo! :D
Tim HayesSeptember 24, 2011
'Like' Save NYC Food Trucks on Facebook & Follow them on Twitter: @SaveNYCFoodTrux
Lauren GundrumOctober 17, 2011
Watch for beer truck festivals, polo tournaments, and bocce ball competitions.
ShawnieAugust 13, 2012
An hour of free bike rentals on Fridays.
Anthony BovinoJuly 18, 2010
Take the 10am ferry from Manhattan- and head straight to picnic point to score a hammock...
jamesAugust 8, 2010
amazing view, beachiness, live music. superb summer venue!
Matthew WrightSeptember 10, 2013
Great place to relax
Sasha KorenJanuary 30, 2010
A ferry ride to a historic New England village (with barracks and a castle). Quickest way to get out of town during the summer.
Mike FraiettaJune 7, 2014
Hammock. Nap.
Drew MichelSeptember 29, 2013
Beautiful view of the city
Wesley VerhoeveMarch 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best place in NYC
Robert LubowJuly 10, 2011
The handicapped stall in the men's room in Building 10 is the best place to poop on the island.
Sam LevySeptember 26, 2014
The other green spot of nyc
Kushal BereraJune 7, 2014
Weekends the ferry is 6$ one way.
Mikahla VicinoJune 1, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Swing in the hammocks!
ZinioAugust 30, 2011
Condé Nast Traveller calls the island a blank canvas for high and low culture. Read more
Martin C.August 4, 2013
This place needs to throw out its current food concessions, badly cooked food served by dimwits who move at the speed if indolent slugs and can't manage a business so they don't run out
Min TanAugust 22, 2011
Who doesn't like free stuff? Now they have free Mini Golf!
Jason CiprianiSeptember 17, 2011
Play a round of FIGMENT Minigolf at the terrace and make a donation!
Tyler BradshawOctober 31, 2013
She just opened up today for her birthday happy 127th birthday
ChrisAugust 25, 2012
Nicks Famous Food Truck has good food.
Emi TakedaJuly 31, 2010
free bike rentals on fridays! it's so relaxing and fun :D
Johnathan VilarelleAugust 24, 2013
Bring your bike
Alexandra LaroseJune 9, 2013
It was amazinnnnnngggg
Sai DhasmaJune 24, 2013
Bring loads of water!
katharine ricciJuly 9, 2011
Lay out on the water taxi beach and enjoy a brew.
Maxim KovalenkoJuly 29, 2012
Like New-York
Michelle BJuly 7, 2012
Cook offs and beer throughout July folks! ;)
Courtney ReimerAugust 8, 2009
Definitely make the schlep out to Picnic Point and chill on a hammock or adirondack chair.
JansenAugust 2, 2013
Awesome...
Tomáš JanoušekJuly 25, 2014
It's a scam. Most of it closed for maintenance and draft beer very hard to find. :-(
Heather LanzettaAugust 12, 2013
Thanks for the invite
Robert LubowJuly 10, 2011
There's rocking chairs inside the fort. Porch lyfe!
Sara TaylorAugust 13, 2012
The ATM at the beer garden charges a $7 fee! WTF.
Julie SSeptember 9, 2010
Don't forget the hand sanitizer! Port-a-potties are the only option here.
Jason CiprianiSeptember 17, 2011
Check out the FIGMENT sculpture garden!
Ruth BrinkerAugust 5, 2011
Free Bike Friday! First hour free!!!
Melanie RobertJuly 1, 2014
NYC ANUAL POETRY FESTIVAL
Dayana SouzaMay 26, 2014
lindooooooooooooooooooo
Super WarioSeptember 24, 2009
Go there, ride your bike, eat a lunch, and admire the open space.
Elsa KaminskyAugust 8, 2010
Local Natives are fantastic live!
Jessica DangJuly 25, 2011
Double-date picnic and bicycling!
rohunJuly 26, 2009
Bacon wrapped hot dogs @ water taxi beach and some quality time in a hammock @ picnic point!
Brittany WinslowJune 19, 2011
Don't try to get off the island. Zero organization, and NO direction. My 5 year old cousin could do a better job organizing this.
CariAugust 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
such wonderful history Read more

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