Governors Island Historic Harbor District -- Fridays and Saturdays only

Free Ferry Transportation (click here for directions) – ferries are limited to 400 persons per trip on a first come, first served basis
General Public Access: Fridays and Saturdays only
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (click here for ferry schedule)
(last ferry departs from Lower Manhattan to Governors Island at 3:00 pm)
Summer Visitation Period: June 3 to September 2, 2006

On Fridays and Saturdays, visitors to Governors Island will also have access to most of the National Historic District for self-touring (self-touring guides will be available for free at the visitors center on Governors Island). Areas for self-touring include the historic Parade Grounds, for picnicking and recreation; the western Esplanade, which offers some of the most dramatic views of New York Harbor, from the Statue of Liberty up towards the Brooklyn Bridge; and the Colonels’ Row triangle, a park area between the mansions of Colonels’ Row and the majestic Liggett Hall, which offers a wonderful, tree-lined respite from the hustle and bustle of city living. There will be limited guided tours of the Historic District available with Rangers from the National Park Service on these days.

GIPEC and NPS have developed a calendar of activities specifically for Saturdays that will enhance the park experience for visitors during this period.  Click here for details.