Governors Island Summer Season

What to expect

A quick harbor crossing, then open lawns, rentable bikes and surreys, food vendors, public art, and families sprawled across the Hills' slides and viewpoints. You can do a lazy loop in an hour or make a full day of it with a picnic. Evenings are quieter and cooler, with the sunset over the harbor as the closer.

Good to know

• Ferries leave from the Battery Maritime Building in Manhattan plus Brooklyn Bridge Park and Red Hook on weekends
• Weekend ferries before 11am are free for all riders; kids 12 and under always ride free
• Bring or rent a bike — the island's loop road is flat, short and car-free
• The Hills and Picnic Point have the money views of the Statue of Liberty
• Plenty of food vendors on-island, but a packed picnic goes further
• Check the island's calendar — festivals and arts events pop up most weekends

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