A Guide to St. George, Staten Island
Published 04/28/2025
St. George is a bustling Staten Island neighborhood that is also one of the borough’s most historic, with a landmark district full of Queen Anne–style houses among other venerable sights. It’s worth spending time in after disembarking from the ferry to explore attractions such as the storied St. George Theatre, a waterfront baseball stadium and the numerous shopping and dining options. Read on for the many reasons to pay this northeastern Staten Island neighborhood a visit.
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Staten Island Ferry
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St. George Terminal
The Staten Island Ferry is more than a means of transportation—it’s an attraction unto itself. The 5.2-mile ride between the St. George neighborhood and Lower Manhattan provides views of the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan skyline. It runs 24 hours a day and, perhaps best of all, is free. On the Staten Island side, the once-rundown St. George Ferry Terminal has been revitalized into a bright, light-filled space with views of New York Harbor, shops and restaurants, and an outdoor plaza that’s popular in the summer months.
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St. George Theatre
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35 Hyatt St.
Staten Island’s oldest theater holds a lot of history. The 2,800-seat Spanish and Italian baroque–style venue opened as a vaudeville house and movie palace in 1929, featuring velvet seats, large stained-glass chandeliers, oversized paintings, sculptures, gilded balconies and grand staircases. Starting in 1977, it changed hands several times, but no successful business model stuck. It sat unused for many years until 2004 when a campaign was launched to protect the historic theater from being torn down, and it was transformed into the cultural hub it is today. Most of its distinguishing features remain, and it hosts movie screenings, concerts, stage productions, holiday celebrations and community events.
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National Lighthouse Museum
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200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
Learn all about the history of lighthouses and the technology that helps them operate at the National Lighthouse Museum, which is located on the former site of the United States Lighthouse Service’s General Depot in St. George. Take a self-guided museum tour through exhibits like the Wall of Lights, a large lighthouse-shaped structure displaying more than 180 miniature lighthouse replicas from 29 states; Nantucket to New Jersey, which maps out all the lighthouses in New York Harbor; and Life at the Light, highlighting the fascinating lives of real lighthouse keepers.
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Staten Island FerryHawks
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75 Richmond Terr.
The borough’s professional baseball team, part of the independent Atlantic League, played its first season in 2022. The team's home stadium, Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, is built on the site of the former B&O Railroad rail yards and offers incredible views of the Manhattan skyline looking out to the outfield. Tickets are inexpensive, and there are special promo nights that include food and beverages, plus Saturday night fireworks and Sunday Fundays when kids can run the bases.
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Empire Outlets
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55 Richmond Terr.
New York City’s first and only outlet shopping mall is a mere 10-minute walk from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The complex houses around 30 stores and restaurants, including Gap Factory, H&M, Nike Factory Store, Shake Shack and Nathan’s Famous. The open-air mall also boasts 4 acres of green rooftops and some of the best views of the Lower Manhattan skyline.
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September 11 Memorial
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St. George Esplanade
Staten Island’s 9/11 Memorial, known as Postcards, features two large-scale structures that resemble wings or oversize postcards, created by architect Masayuki Sono in 2004. Inside the walls of the hauntingly beautiful memorial are 274 plaques, each with the name, birthday, job title and profile silhouette of those who lost their lives that day and in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. If you stand facing Manhattan, the space between the two postcards in the background is where the Twin Towers once stood. As such, it’s a popular place to visit on the 9/11 anniversary each year when the tribute lights are lit in downtown Manhattan.
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Enoteca Maria
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27 Hyatt St.
There’s nothing like Grandma’s home cooking. At Enoteca Maria, a restaurant and wine bar featuring a rotating roster of “Nonnas of the World” as its chefs, you can get just that. They bring family recipes and tons of love to their food. International feasts run the gamut from Italian to Egyptian to Peruvian; visit the restaurant’s website for a schedule of who will be cooking when. Reservations are recommended, since the space is small and the restaurant is in high demand; note too that it’s cash-only.
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Hypno-Tronic Comics
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156 Stuyvesant Pl.
A comic geek’s heaven, Hypno-Tronic Comics is loved by collectors because of its vast selection that goes well beyond comic books. Inside the woman-owned small business you’ll find toys, gags, masks, books and collectibles. The employees are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and love what they do, so they’ll gladly encourage your passion for all things comics.
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Staten Island Borough Hall
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10 Richmond Terrace
Borough Hall is more than a municipal building; it’s a New York City landmark. Enjoy a walk through this historic space, with its gorgeous early-1900s characteristics on full display. The three-story, 100-year-old French Renaissance–style building has stunning architectural details, including a limestone trim, Doric columns and a tall clock tower that can be seen from the harbor. Inside is a grand marble lobby with 1940s-era murals by Frederick Charles Stahr that illustrate Staten Island’s historical events.
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Flagship Brewing Company
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40 Minthorne St.
Staten Island’s first craft brewery opened in 2014 and has been a borough favorite ever since. The beer is made from ingredients sourced from the finest New York State producers. Step into the Tap Room to see where the magic happens, with an open-concept space showcasing the brewing process. Then grab a picnic table inside and choose from the 10 or so beers they have on tap while you enjoy the live music. The food menu includes a burger, mac and cheese, onion rings and salad, but you’re also welcome to bring in your own grub. The brewery occasionally hosts outdoor culinary events, and it’s family- and dog-friendly.