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People in golf cart at Governor's Island

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Governors Island

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Battery Maritime Building, 10 South St., Slip 7, Manhattan, NY, 10004

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Description

Governors Island is a former military outpost—it played a role in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and the Coast Guard used it until the mid-1990s. Today the 172-acre island has blossomed into a recreational oasis just off the Lower Manhattan shore. A seven-minute ferry ride brings fun-seekers to an idyllic setting where they can cycle, picnic with a great view or enjoy free programming including art exhibitions, concerts and sporting events. The Hills, a topographic installation on the island, comprises four mounds; each offers incredible views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Meanwhile, much of the island's military architecture lives on as the Governors Island National Monument.

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(212) 440-2200

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Location

Battery Maritime Building 10 South St., Slip 7, Manhattan, NY, 10004

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north_east

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities

Has Restaurant Amenity

Type

Historic Sites

Maritime/Waterfront

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