Let’s Talk About Travel: A Day Trip to Governors Island,NYC (FREE FERRY BOAT RIDE)
Posted by: dianej on: July 16, 2008
Governors Islandis just a FREE ferry boat ride away from the southern tip of the city. Admission to the island is also FREE. The Native Americans referred to the Island as Pagganck and in June of 1637, Wouter Van Twiller, representative of Holland, purchased Governors Island. In 1966, the Island was transferred to the Coast Guard and in 2003 the Island was transferred to the people of New York. It has a rich history to read more please click here.
It’s a great day to spend time. As a child on special days it would be open to the public and enjoyed spending a morning and afternoon on the island. I remember a historic fort being on the island. Now the island is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 31st until October 12th. On Friday, the Island is open from 10 AM to 5 PM; on Saturdays and Sundays, the Island is open from 10 AM to 7 PM. For a list of activities click here please.
4 Responses to "Let’s Talk About Travel: A Day Trip to Governors Island,NYC (FREE FERRY BOAT RIDE)"
July 17, 2008 at 2:35 am
HI,
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I bet it was safe! Good old days, eh? Yes the views are indeed magical. OH China town……you know that is another place I loved as a kid. While in Chinatown you can truly forget you are in New York at times. The food is good too!
Thanks for reading my blog and taking the time to comment I appreciate it. Enjoy your summer.
Regards,
Diane
July 23, 2008 at 5:56 pm
The Saw Doctors on Governors Island! Saturday, August 23, only 800 yards off of Lower Manhattan, your show ticket is also your ferry ticket, how great is that! This unique location will be a fantastic outdoor experience and it naturally lends itself toward the happy party atmosphere that defines a true Saw Doctors show. The Saw Docs in concert.. on historic Governors Island. This is a Must-See show!
July 23, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Sounds Great!
Thank you for your comment and reading my blog. Enjoy the show.
July 16, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I was lucky enough to get to spend a long weekend on Governor’s Island when it was still in the hands of the Coast Guard. My father worked for the government and we had friends who had been stationed there.
What I remember most is the old fort mentioned. It has a huge moat that is dry, and I remember walking around in it and staring up at the walls that loomed overhead.
The other magical thing about it was being in the middle of New York City. The view of the skyline at night was striking and our parents could let us roam free on the island without any fear. It also made a great base for visiting NYC. I still remember China town and my first Chinese food ever.