A Day in Staten Island

Staten Island Ferry, Whitehall Terminal

Start your Staten Island trip by boarding the boat in Lower Manhattan.

Staten Island Ferry Deck

The ferry has indoor and outdoor areas, so you can enjoy the ride in any weather.

Photos on the Ferry

Join these smart travelers and get snapshots of One World Trade Center and other Lower Manhattan landmarks as you sail toward Staten Island.

Ferry Interior

Sit in the shade and meditate on your upcoming Staten Island adventure while your friends take photos outside.

Staten Island September 11 Memorial

_Postcards_, the memorial on the North Shore Esplanade near the St. George Terminal, resembles a pair of wings reaching skyward.

120 Bay Cafe

Help yourself to a plate of mussels at this restaurant, which is located near the ferry terminal and features live music.

South Beach

Pack your sunscreen and step onto the sand near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Flagship Brewing Company

Enjoy a pint of craft beer made locally in Staten Island. You can even watch through a window as the brewers work their magic.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Soak up natural beauty at this former home for retired sailors, which includes the Chinese Scholar’s Garden.

Blue 

Right near Snug Harbor, this Mediterranean seafood restaurant has an outdoor space where you can enjoy your meal.

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices 

Area chain Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices has been around for nearly a century; they’ve got dozens of creative flavors.

Staten Island Zoo

Bring your kids to see the numerous wildlife species here.

St. George Theatre

This restored 1929 space welcomes big touring concert and comedy acts, along with theater productions. Call ahead, and they may even offer you a tour.

Fort Wadsworth

Visit this military fort that played a role in the Revolutionary War and is now a national park.

Another Ride on the Ferry

Head back to Lower Manhattan with a camera full of photos and a mind full of happy Staten Island memories.

Hop aboard the Staten Island Ferry for a quick island getaway right here in the City.

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