Governors Island Brooklyn Ferry

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Furman St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Governors Island is a unique 172-acre island located just 800 yards from Lower Manhattan and even closer to Brooklyn, offering a serene escape in the heart of New York Harbor. The island hosts a vibrant community of year-round tenants and features a range of arts, recreation, and public events, making it a destination for exploration and relaxation.

The island showcases a variety of amenities including public art installations, recreational spaces such as The Hills and Hammock Grove, and seasonal programming that attracts visitors throughout the year. With ongoing opportunities for business and community engagement, Governors Island serves as a dynamic hub for cultural and natural experiences.

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Jannu B.
9/2/2017

Governors island is a beauty! I love the Activities such as bike riding, Hammock, kids playground and etc. it's extremely Clean and a big island to go visit on a sunny day. The plants and flowers...

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Jason R.
12/28/2015

One day last summer I was in Brooklyn Bridge Park, which was a regular occurrence that summer. I glanced over to my right and noticed some information about a ferry to Governor's Island. I had...

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Kryssy A.
7/20/2020

I just say at first I was a little afraid to visit Governors Island due to COVID 19. I so glad I went. They limit the amount of people on each ferry to create social distancing. When we got there,...

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Valerie V.
9/7/2010

Three stars only because I liked the ferry ride. We waited about 2 hours for the ferry TO Governors Island for the Parked: Food Truck Fest. Frustrated after waiting and waiting and waiting, we...

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Peter D.
8/14/2010

The Governors Island Ferry that leaves from Brooklyn is far less organized than its Manhattan counterpart. There is no air-conditioned building lined with posters of island activities for the...

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