Suggestions for Island near Governors Island, New York

Perry A. • August 26, 2015Better than Central Park. Great place to get away from the city on a weekend. Go early and beat the rush that comes closer to noon.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • October 1, 2016Home to beautiful Lady Liberty🗽.The Island is approximately 15 Acres and shaped like an irregular polygon. Book your tickets ahead of time, walk around the island and listen to the audio guide

Ben M. • September 30, 2018One of the best views on the island. Worth the climb.

nycHealthy • August 20, 2012Make NYC Your Gym on your bike! Check-in at Governor's Island Bike Path and for more info on Making NYC Your Gym visit: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J

Rachel G. • September 28, 2018While the views are incredible,the food is incredibly expensive, partly because they have to bring everything to the island. I paid $60 for dinner and breakfast, which wasn’t spectacular.

Kimmie O. • July 26, 2020Picnic Point is toward the tip of Governors Island. It indeed is a good spot for picnics. You’ll have a great view of the Statue of Liberty from here.

Charlie R. • July 21, 2018Best drinks on the island! Lots of seating in the shade so just grab some food, a drink and relax.

Kim N. • August 17, 2013Great way to get around Governor's Island. Go early to avoid crowds.

Dora • July 21, 2010Search your family roots at the museum, and bring along a picnic – the island that welcomed millions of immigrants is great for a history lesson and a little R&R.Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Leo N. • August 23, 2015The museum is OK-ish, but the boat ride from Battery Park out to the island is worth the trip. You don't have to stop at the Statue of Liberty.

Juan C. • August 17, 2019Below average taco selection and expensive. (2 tacos for $10). No modifications on the food? Calm down you are a food truck on governors island. Very disappointing, a definite skip.

Kimmie O. • July 26, 2020This is one of the oldest buildings on Governors Island & is part of Nolan Park.

Kevin F. • July 4, 2011Get the Governors island Explorer's Guide app for iPhone & you will discover lots to learn & see on the island

Desmond • February 2, 2010Staten Island is a nice place to ride your bicycle esp along the beaches during the summer time. So bring your bike on the ferry and explore!

Flo A. • April 25, 2023Only a 5-minute ferry from Manhattan! It's a perfect plan for a day trip, tour of Governors Island, and enjoy a modern-Mexican lunch or dinner with a city view.

loran j. • July 5, 2015Only place on the island that has beer unless there's a concert going on. Plus if your not feeling their food, there are usually food trucks around.

City of New York • January 14, 2013John A. Noble (1913-1983) was a Staten Island marine artist. The boat began service in 1986, and carries 1,280 passengers with a crew of 9.

Risa • June 24, 2015No extra charge for bicycles on the ferry... and Governors Island offers miles of vehicle-free biking! (Bicycles and surreys can be rented on the island.)

Markets of New York City • June 2, 2010Governors Island sports Free Bike Fridays, Water Taxi Beach, and also. Six acre organic farm and a wonderful handmade crafts house all summer long! Go exploring!

City of New York • March 18, 2013The Guy V. Molinari, begun service in 2005, honors Staten Island’s 3-term Borough President(1990 -2001). Mr. Molinari was a member of the US House of Representatives, a State Assemblyman & an attorney

City of New York • January 29, 2013The Alice Austen began service in 1986. It carries 1,280 passengers with a crew of 9. It is named for Alice Austen, a Staten Island photographer.

Sara . • July 25, 2016Amazing views of the Statue of Liberty and governors island is great.

Ernest B. • August 3, 2023New generation of ferries, plenty of outlets. No wonder-if as of 2023 but great promenade deck for pics

EuSok H. • January 16, 2023Free ride, u can see the liberty 🗽