Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Built as a home for retired sailors, this 83-acre campus features historic buildings , botanical gardens , art galleries and much more. Home to the first classic Chinese Scholar 's Garden in the U.S.

In the deep south of Staten Island, this lush, more-than-300-acre green space is teeming with plant and animal life. Come and enjoy the narrow woodland trails , which can be hiked or biked . Read more

The Sung Harbor iron fence runs 1/3 mile along Richmond Terrace and was built to prevent residents of Snug Harbor , originally a home for retired seamen , from taking “unauthorized excursions.”

Lovely quiet park with Chinese school garden , little labyrinth near the tower and many cozy spots and scenic hills around. No tourists at all, rare find!

I love this park , very calm and without tourists whatsoever. The chinese garden is amazing! Perfect for a lazy Sunday

The Chinese Scholar Garden is a must see. You can feel the authenticity of everything in there from the artists in residence.

Great place to go to and check out some greenery . After a few minutes you can easily forget you are in the city . You can even walk around without Paying an entrance.

There's lots to see here, but don't miss the Neptune Fountain , from 1893, and restored in 1995. Find out more about it: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/panyc/neptune.shtml

Great place to escape see some beautiful Asian Gardens . Not to mention learn a little about Staten Island history.

Their Music Hall is really great. Lovely grounds for all. There is even the SI conservatory. Such great grounds.

Gorgeous grounds, culture, children's museum and a great little concession stand (Harbor Eats) with good fresh food .

Did you know? The Sailor's Snug Harbor fence, completed in 1845, was designed by Frederick Diaper, who used the Cumberland Gates in Hyde Park , London, as his inspiration.

Use "GuestWiFi" to connect to free public wi-fi near Neptune Fountain , Snug Harbor Dock and the North entrance of Randall's Garden , courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Read more

A hidden gem in SI. Must pay to visit the sculpture garden and its definitely worth it! Annual fence show is amazing!!

Our History Center and Archives are located in Building H! History Center is open Tues-Sat, 1-4pm and it's Free. Archives open by appt. (718.483.7122), We also have a Museum store!

Fabulous buildings and location. Could be next governors island .

Tour the botanical gardens and various museums . Get a hot dog and hamburger while you are here too. Just don't come when there is a wedding is going on in the grand hall, or neptune's catering ...par

Difficult to get to on public transport but incredible location and views

The Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art is Snug Harbor 's Contemporary Arts Center. Check out the Botanical Gardens , live summer philharmonic performances , and other art groups throughout the year.

Founded as a haven for aged sailors in 1801, Snug Harbor evolved into a completely self-contained community over the next century, complete with its own hospital , farm and more. (From Aerial America) Read more

The garden is nice. Many flowers and plants. Green house was mostly closed. Best thing is that it's free.

The majestic Greek Revival buildings adorning this campus were built between 1831 and 1880 as dormitories for retired sailors, who were housed here until 1976.

Did you know? This nature and cultural getaway was originally built as a home for retired sailors.

I can hardly believe someplace so lovely is in SI...and dog friendly

I only wish that I could be here all of the time my Neice Loves the Fire-truck as do I!

I had went for the light festival ; was cool

Lovely gardens and event space .

Staten Island's first QR Walking Tour brings you through the site. Check it out!!

Don't forget to check out "The Harbor Lights Theater Company" for Bway style shows right at home. Read more

Awesome place

First and only home for retired merchant seamen in U.S.

Its great to ride the boat in the morning

Connie Gretz Secret Garden

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Staten Island's premiere jewel!

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