Attention Spring Migrants!
Apr 18, 2011 2:32 pm
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[/caption] Looking for a place to stay on your journey north? Tired of flying? Need a good night’s sleep without worrying about those pesky housecats ? Well look no further and consider Governors Island this year. It’s fast becoming THE première stop on the Atlantic Flyway!
Though the landscape of this 172-acre harbor paradise is entirely man-made, Governors Island boasts over 1,600 mature trees and several nice forts. You’ll enjoy sweeping harbor vistas from your perch high above in a stately London plane tree. Find a cozy nook among the docks, pilings and ferry landings. Rub wings with hardy shore birds and reconnect with old friends from down south. And for those of you who enjoy the limelight, the paparazzi will document your every move. A full menu of fish, bugs and seed heads served daily.
But wait, there’s more! Starting in 2012, the Island’s human stewards will be planting thousands of new trees as part of the first phase of a major new park for New York City. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this hot new NYC property! So if your regular stopover isn’t doing it for you any more ‑or suburban sprawl is getting you down- make it a Governors Island year!