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INFO Located off the southern tip of Manhattan and accessible only by ferry, Governor's Island is a park and public space that is undergoing rejuvenation to include it in the city's parks program. Open to the public on Saturdays... ... read more
Quadrangle Rd
New York, NY 11201
212-440-2200
Located off the southern tip of Manhattan and accessible only by ferry, Governor's Island is a park and public space that is undergoing rejuvenation to include it in the city's parks program.
Open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Governor's Island offers visitors parks, bike rentals, and stunning views of the Statue of Liberty from Picnic Point. It also features a promenade that encircles the island, which is ideal for biking and walking, and often hosts races.
Other activities and events at Governor's Island include private events and large outdoor concerts. The Parade Grounds and Colonel's Festival Grounds at Governor's Island are the largest spaces available for outdoor events, with a capacity of ten thousand and five thousand people, respectively.
Concerts and events at Governor's Island have included concerts by Steve Angello and Avicii, art fairs, and many food festivals including the New York Vendy awards, which honors the best food trucks in the city. The island also maintains several historic buildings, which contain art galleries that showcase local artists and provide instructional classes. Governor's Island is reachable only by ferry, which is free from both Manhattan and Brooklyn. Food and drinks are available throughout the island from concession stands, food trucks, and vending machines.
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