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Governors Island
NatureVisit: ~180 min
Island in New York Bay, a few minutes by ferry from Manhattan and Brooklyn, which was a military base for centuries. Today it is a park almost without cars, with Fort Jay, Castle Williams, artificial hills and wide views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Access is seasonal.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Governors Island: 3 missions
- Take the ferry to Governors IslandTake the ferry from Manhattan or Brooklyn and notice the view of the city skyline during the crossing.
- Climb the island's hillsClimb the island's artificial hills and look towards the Statue of Liberty and southern Manhattan.
- Visit Castle Williams or Fort JayWalk around one of the island's historic forts and look at its stone defensive walls.
Near Governors Island
Staten Island Ferry1.5 km awayThe Battery1.6 km awayWall Street Bull1.9 km awayBrooklyn Bridge Park2.0 km awayWall Street2.1 km awayStatue of Liberty2.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Governors Island?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Governors Island?
Take the ferry to Governors Island, Climb the island's hills and Visit Castle Williams or Fort Jay.
What is there to see near Governors Island?
Staten Island Ferry (1.5 km), The Battery (1.6 km) and Wall Street Bull (1.9 km).
Source: Web oficial - Governors Island