Governors Island

Governors Island

Island, Historic and Protected Site, and National Park
Governors Island, New York
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    Ranked #9 for statues in New York
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    The folks at Time Out New York and The New Yorker like this place. Would you agree?
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    Orian B.
    "Catching The Jazz Age Lawn Party during the summer is a must!"(4 Tips)
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍
    "short ferry ride from near Battery Park"(6 Tips)
    katharine r.
    "Lay out on the water taxi beach and enjoy a brew."(4 Tips)
    Daniel L.
    "picnic point for an awesome view"(4 Tips)
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  • Nick D.heart icon on user image
    Nick DouglasAugust 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Be careful on the slide in that treehouse. It's not made for adult butts. Seriously, careful not to injure yourself.
  • Ali R.
    Ali RoseJune 15, 2015
    #JALP10 💫☁️
  • james
    jamesAugust 8, 2010
    amazing view, beachiness, live music. superb summer venue!
  • CheapNYC
    CheapNYCAugust 22, 2011
    Something is always going on there. Check the site to find events.
  • Kushal B.
    Kushal BereraJune 7, 2014
    Weekends the ferry is 6$ one way.
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolSeptember 30, 2015
    Hammocks, hammocks, hammocks!
  • Kevin F.
    Kevin FitzpatrickJuly 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    iPhone app Gov Island essential. Map and GPS landmarks + history
  • Mikahla V.heart icon on user image
    Mikahla VicinoJune 1, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Swing in the hammocks!
  • CheapNYC
    CheapNYCSeptember 2, 2011
    Some much goes on there. Make sure to checkout the website to see what's happening!
  • Emi T.
    Emi TakedaJuly 31, 2010
    free bike rentals on fridays! it's so relaxing and fun :D
  • Ryan
    RyanJuly 8, 2012
    Definitely get a quad and bike around the island. #yolo! :D
  • katharine r.
    katharine ricciJuly 9, 2011
    Lay out on the water taxi beach and enjoy a brew.
  • Mattias E.
    Mattias EngMay 26, 2012
    Check out the brothel under the Brooklyn-battery tunnel vent!
  • shari g.
    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
  • shari g.
    shari goldsteinSeptember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Come support the lower the fines campaign. Check out the street vendor project Booth to find out more
  • Tim H.
    Tim HayesSeptember 24, 2011
    'Like' Save NYC Food Trucks on Facebook & Follow them on Twitter: @SaveNYCFoodTrux
  • Anthony B.
    Anthony BovinoJuly 18, 2010
    Take the 10am ferry from Manhattan- and head straight to picnic point to score a hammock...
  • Mike F.
    Mike FraiettaJune 7, 2014
    Hammock. Nap.
  • Shawnie
    ShawnieAugust 13, 2012
    An hour of free bike rentals on Fridays.
  • Chris
    ChrisAugust 25, 2012
    Nicks Famous Food Truck has good food.
  • Matthew W.
    Matthew WrightSeptember 10, 2013
    Great place to relax
  • Courtney R.
    Courtney ReimerAugust 8, 2009
    Definitely make the schlep out to Picnic Point and chill on a hammock or adirondack chair.
  • Drew M.
    Drew MichelSeptember 29, 2013
    Beautiful view of the city
  • Wesley V.heart icon on user image
    Wesley VerhoeveMarch 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best place in NYC
  • Johnathan V.
    Johnathan VilarelleAugust 24, 2013
    Bring your bike
  • Jason C.
    Jason CiprianiSeptember 17, 2011
    Play a round of FIGMENT Minigolf at the terrace and make a donation!
  • Zinio
    ZinioAugust 30, 2011
    Condé Nast Traveller calls the island a blank canvas for high and low culture. Read more
  • Tyler B.
    Tyler BradshawOctober 31, 2013
    She just opened up today for her birthday happy 127th birthday
  • Min T.
    Min TanAugust 22, 2011
    Who doesn't like free stuff? Now they have free Mini Golf!
  • Robert L.
    Robert LubowJuly 10, 2011
    The handicapped stall in the men's room in Building 10 is the best place to poop on the island.
  • Sai D.
    Sai DhasmaJune 24, 2013
    Bring loads of water!
  • Alexandra L.
    Alexandra LaroseJune 9, 2013
    It was amazinnnnnngggg
  • Julie S.
    Julie SSeptember 9, 2010
    Don't forget the hand sanitizer! Port-a-potties are the only option here.
  • Tomáš J.
    Tomáš JanoušekJuly 25, 2014
    It's a scam. Most of it closed for maintenance and draft beer very hard to find. :-(
  • Robert L.
    Robert LubowJuly 10, 2011
    There's rocking chairs inside the fort. Porch lyfe!
  • Sara T.
    Sara TaylorAugust 13, 2012
    The ATM at the beer garden charges a $7 fee! WTF.
  • Maxim K.
    Maxim KovalenkoJuly 29, 2012
    Like New-York
  • Elsa K.
    Elsa KaminskyAugust 8, 2010
    Local Natives are fantastic live!
  • Brittany W.
    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.
  • Jessica D.
    Jessica DangJuly 25, 2011
    Double-date picnic and bicycling!
  • Jansen
    JansenAugust 2, 2013
    Awesome...
  • Jason C.
    Jason CiprianiSeptember 17, 2011
    Check out the FIGMENT sculpture garden!
  • Ruth B.
    Ruth BrinkerAugust 5, 2011
    Free Bike Friday! First hour free!!!
  • Heather L.
    Heather LanzettaAugust 12, 2013
    Thanks for the invite
  • Michelle B.
    Michelle BJuly 7, 2012
    Cook offs and beer throughout July folks! ;)
  • Melanie R.
    Melanie RobertJuly 1, 2014
    NYC ANUAL POETRY FESTIVAL
  • Dayana S.
    Dayana SouzaMay 26, 2014
    lindooooooooooooooooooo
  • Cari
    CariAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    such wonderful history Read more
  • rohun
    rohunJuly 26, 2009
    Bacon wrapped hot dogs @ water taxi beach and some quality time in a hammock @ picnic point!
  • Super W.
    Super WarioSeptember 24, 2009
    Go there, ride your bike, eat a lunch, and admire the open space.
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