Park · Governors Island
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Governors Island
A 172-acre car-free island 800 yards off Lower Manhattan, a seven-minute ferry ride away – for bikes, picnics, The Hills and wide harbour views.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Ferry free for children 12 and under. |
| Where | Governors Island, Manhattan |
| Address | Ferry: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St., Slip 7, New York, NY 10004 |
| Season and hours | Island open every day. Ferries from Lower Manhattan every 30 minutes, every 15 minutes at weekend peak (10:00–18:00). Seasonal Brooklyn ferries from Brooklyn Bridge Park/Pier 6 and Red Hook run weekends and holidays until 1 November 2026. |
| Getting there | About 35 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on govisland.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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