Governors Island

Great place to get away from the city for a day! Lots to do, including: art exhibits , biking , hammocks , picnics , food trucks , views of the Freedom Tower, views of the Statue of Liberty and much more.

Beautiful island with lots to do. Free bike riding from 10a-12p everyday. Wonderful view of the city skyline, liberty island and Ellis island . There's food, parks , hammocks , and baseball fields .

Beautiful views , interesting history, peaceful environment , so much to see and do. I will DEFINITELY get the season ferry pass next year!

An under appreciated outing. Fun art that changes up and super easy to get to from lower Manhattan or dumbo for a few bucks. You can bring a bike , citibike , or just walk. Bring a blanket and a book .

Come on a sunny summer day and enjoy exploring and relaxing on this little paradise. You don't really need to hire bikes , just spend a few hours walking around.

A short ferry ride from near Battery Park takes you to the traffic free paradise of Governors Island. 7 miles of great views & historic buildings . A cool place to relax for a few hours and ride bikes !

I feel like this spot is *almost* there. New hills are a great addition and don't miss on the slides tucked away in the back (adults and kids alike). Great day trip. Bring a picnic !

Best for day concerts and festivals . Gets a little unbearable at night because of 1) spotty phone service 2) even harder to find your friends because of spotty phone service and now it’s dark too.

Great for picnics , but there are lots of food trucks on the island now if you don't wanna carry a bunch of stuff. Bring your bikes or rent a bike and go biking all around the perimeter! Nice views .

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The Dutch landed here in the 17th century to establish a trading post. 400 years later NYC is still considered by many as the financial capital of the world. To learn more, visit the MoAF at 48 Wall Read more

June 11th: Finally, a use for that flapper dress you bought for Halloween . Sip gin rickeys and do the Charleston at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island. Read more

Free ferry over and back. Great for families with lots of running room for the kiddies. If you didn't bring a picnic , take advantage of the delicious food trucks . There is also a beer garden .

Look west to see the august face of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor , or stop at the northern end of the island to gaze at lower Manhattan and the recently topped-off One World Trade Center. Read more

An increasingly popular place to see live music , especially famous DJs . Catch a ferry out here, and you'll be rewarded with amazing views of downtown Manhattan.

Better 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.

If you're looking for a place to relax , go here when the sun is shining and just hang out on the chairs. I had a great time, found the much needed silence in New York.

Perfect place to escape the city for a day! Awesome art exhibits , beer , bikes , food, etc.

Governors Island has played key roles in civil war, revolution and two world wars. Now it’s famous for relaxing, picnicking , strolling and cycling. Get there by ferry , maybe explore by kayak .

Get out of heat island Manhattan and enjoy breeze and shade of trees and grasses. Island has been renovated and changing. You might see different scene on island .

Take the East River Ferry from Williamsburg for the views of the south of Manhattan, and give yourself a couple of hours to walk around before heading back.

Easy day trip from Manhattan or Brooklyn. The ferry takes 7 minutes and costs $2 round trip. Bring your bike or easily rent there. A nice city escape!

Book the ferry tickets online ahead of time! Free in the morning :)

Good for a day out. Long walks. Bikes - Citibikes and surreys for groups - to hire to ride round the island . Lots of ATMs, food, drink on the island .

Have a seat on "Common Picnic " an interactive installation by Risa Puno for FIGMENT NYC's 2015 Summer Long Sculpture Program, next to the mini-golf course on the South Parade Ground.

The island is only open to the public for a few months every year. Bike riding , concerts , beach parties, picnics , and free rides around the island . Not a lot of food choices here so bring your own.

Head over to the food court or the East Ferry Terminal for totally free, solar-powered charging stations! Works with iPhone 4, 5, micro USB, and if you have a cable of your own you can plug in & go!

The island 's name stems from British colonial times when the colonial assembly reserved the island for the exclusive use of New York's royal governors.

If you need a mini vacation from the city , this is the perfect place. Great food, great atmosphere, and the best view.b

Fantastic views of lower Manhattan. Beer garden and food trucks in the center of the island .

bring your bike and go around the island . the best swingset in the world is there and it faces the statue of liberty. security is tight on the island , so don't try anything stupid.

They did a beautiful job restoring this place after Sandy. Come on a weekday and avoid the crowds, so you can slide on the slides without children judging you.

Best for an escape from the city , w/o committing to a real commute. Our tip: Take a bike with you on the ferry to tour the entire island . Visit the girls & boys room before you go! Trust us on this.

Imagine a playground that parents actually like: “If you create a park-like environment and people feel really free, adults hang out and participate like children do.” -Adriaan Geuze, West8 architect Read more

Ferry ride is fun. Not much to do here, but a quiet place for a bike ride and reading on a nice day. Good swings .

NYC's best idea-this National & Public Park space partnership. Have loved visiting over the past 6 or 7 years watching it grow and develop.

Bring a plastic trash bag, cut to open flat, a large blanket (like 5x7), an umbrella that you can stick in the ground, sun screen, a basket of food (or at least $50 cash for food), and 1920 clothes !

Rent a bike and ride around the island . It used to be a military fort, but now the houses are empty. Enjoy the parks and the views .

Grab some food truck treats, take in the view of lower Manhattan, and take a nap on the grass in front of some abandoned houses. New York at its weirdest/finest.

Governors Island gives you a view of the Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island . It's a great way to start & put an NYC tour into perspective.

Hidden treasure of NYC, come here in the summer time on the free ferry and check out the historic sites , sometimes there's even concerts and other fun activities!

A great trip for any photographer , check out the old buildings and Yankee Pier on the back side of the Island . Bring a bike or rent one for ease of travel around the Island . @nerephotography

Beautiful place, but not anything you can't recreate in Central Park . I'll go for an event , but not just on my own accord. http://www.uzonyc.com/?p=773

rent a bike to see the entire island quickly. They even have 4 seater bikes !

There are 2 citibike stations on the island !

Great place for a bike ride with amazing views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Statue of Liberty

After the American Revolution, the U.S. Army set up camp on the island in fear of another British invasion. The U.S. Army has since been there for the past 200 years. Talk about setting up camp!

Beautiful park away from the hustle of NYC. We rented bikes which got stolen so I'd recommend also renting locks

They hold tons of events there all summer long! http://hashtagnyu.tumblr.com/post/146072079746/9-islands-beyond-manhattan-you-should-explore

Rent bikes here $15/hour or $30/day to enjoy the entire island . They also offer Citibike if you are a member.