Escape hot, busy NYC, and spend the perfect summer day on Governors Island!

Governors Island National Monument is located minutes from Manhattan and Brooklyn via ferry, but it feels like a whole other world. And you'll find a million things to do there, from climbing the Hills to relaxing in a hammock and stuffing your face with delicious food!

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Governors Island is just a quick ferry ride from Manhattan and Brooklyn, but it feels like a world apart.

The Island was a hunting and fishing ground for Native Americans, until Dutch colonizers settled there in the 1600s. Eventually , it was transformed into a US military base. By the 1960s, the army left the island, and it became home to the Coast Guard.

Today, the island is a National Monument, and it’s open to the public every summer, making it the perfect escape from busy New York!


The best way see to the Island is by foot or bike. And you’ll find so many things to do there!

- Climb one of the hills, and you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and more.

- You can Ride the tallest slide in New York City.

- Grab a bite to eat or drink.

- Hang out in the Hammock Grove.

- Or simply relax under a tree.

You’ll love walking along the beautiful Water Front with its amazing skyline views, too. And there’s always something interesting to see. You can even go glamping and spend the night.

It’s the perfect way to spend a beautiful summer day in New York City.