Where: Governor's Island is located Just a few minutes by water taxi from Manhattan's South Ferry boat terminal. Boats leave every half-hour to hour on the weekends. Take the 1 train to the South Ferry stop, the 4/5 to Bowling Green or the R/W to Whitehall Street.
Why: For the first time, visitors can walk or bike around the island's entire 2.2 mile promenade, including by the brand new eight-acre Picnic Point, where sweet views of the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge make this one of New York's best chill spots. You can even bike the island for free on Fridays, when Bike and Roll offers free rentals for one hour-shifts, or its just $20 to get a pair of wheels for the whole day.
When: There's something artsy and kooky going on at GI almost every weekend this summer. Grab your bowler hat for the Jazz Age Lawn Party on June 6 and 7, tour the zany sculpture garden at the Figment Art Festival June 12 and 13, or bring the skateboards and safety pins for Punk Island on June 21. With a little something for everyone, the Island totally lives up to New York standards.
Related Stories:
· Governor's Island [Official Site]
· NYC Gets Three Times the Water Taxi Fun This Summer [Jaunted]
· New York travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: Danny McL]
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