The Easiest Way To Get Away
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even
closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise.
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Become a Governors Island member by August 19 and be entered to win a private party for you and three friends at the Island’s newest waterfront eatery, Taco Vista! PLUS members get great perks like free ferry rides, invitations to members-only events and exclusive tours, discounts at Island eateries and more! Join today and get the best of Governors Island.
What’s Happening
Latest Blog Posts
Announcing: Call for Ideas for Haunted Houses and Halloween Experiences on Governors Island
August 13, 2018
The Trust for Governors Island invites entertainment companies, producers of live attractions and organizations specializing in immersive, theatrical experiences to submit proposals for one or a series of haunted houses or other Halloween experiences on Governors Island for Halloween 2018. This is an exciting opportunity to transform the Island’s historic mansions on Colonels Row into a thrilling seasonal attraction in one of New York City’s most unique and beloved public spaces and recreational destinations with a diverse, fast-growing audience....
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Two years of the Hills on Governors Island
July 19, 2018
We're celebrating our anniversary - of the Hills, that is! Two years ago this week, on July 19, 2016, Governors Island opened 10 brand new acres of park space to New Yorkers for climbing, sliding, exploring and taking in some of the best views of New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan skyline. Since then, hundreds of thousands of visitors have explored the unique landscape of the Hills, enjoying a brand new relationship with the Harbor.
In honor of the...
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