- Governors Island started as an egg-shaped rock that was modified through the course of history to reach the cone shape it currently looks like.
- ICYMI, you’ll be able to witness some of NYC’s most innovative water-based #climatesolutions in action on Governors Island this summer!
- Governors Island is open daily, year-round. Visit us online and reserve ferry tickets at http://govisland.org IG: governorsisland.
- Free kayaking returns to Governors Island. The previous dock was located at Pier 101 on the island but was destroyed beyond repair in 2014.
- ...established in 1784 and stems from the British colonial era when the island was reserved for the exclusive use of New York’s royal governors.
- 3. Governors Island Trust ferry (but not the NYC ferry) is free on weekends before 12nn 4. Don't go on a very hot summer day.
- Governors Island was originally called Noten Eylant by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block from 1611 to 1784. Then, From 1783 to 1966, it was a United States Army post.
- In 2001 President Clinton established the 22-acre Governors Island National Monument. The Trust for Governors Island.
- ...New York’s greatest public park, take the Secrets of Governors Island Walking Tour led by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, author of The Governors Island Explorer’s Guide.
- This guide will go over some of the best things to do on Governors Island and talk through logistics, openings hours, overnight options, & more.