Feeling the love on Governors Island
Feb 9, 2010 8:06 pm
With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, we have been thinking about romance out here on Governors Island. Earlier in the week, the New York Times compiled a list of some of the New York City’s most romantic spots, and of course, many are located along the water, with beautiful harbor views and vistas of the Statue of Liberty. We happen to think Governors Island is one outstanding spot for romance. Its location in the middle of New York Harbor, as well as its 360 degree panorama of Upper New York Bay, the Statue of Liberty, New Jersey, Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, along with the beautiful historic buildings and open spaces, provide many spots where visitors can have a date, enjoy a picnic, or even get engaged. [caption id=“attachment_2631” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“At Picnic Point, you can swing in a hammock with your sweetheart, or just take in the incredible views”]
[/caption] Romance is not new to Governors Island. Check out this April 1904 article in The New York Times entitled “Cupid in Command on Governors Island.” The article examines how men from the Eighth Regiment were swept off their feet by servants who worked in officers’ homes here. The officers may now be gone, but the romance surely remains! [caption id=“attachment_2614” align=“alignleft” width=“201” caption=“In our park exhibit, Sharon and Troy told us what they want to do here.”]
[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2617” align=“alignright” width=“201” caption=“Even our bike lanes are designed for two people to bike and chat side by side.”]
[/caption] We’ve even seen a wedding announcement for a couple that met on Governors Island during our Jazz Age Lawn Party. Visitors have even been known to ride over on the ferry with some friends and get married on the Parade Ground or on a lawn in the middle of our public access season.
Below are just some snapshots of romance on the Island this past summer.
[caption id=“attachment_2647” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“Two visitors sharing a surrey ride around the promenade.”]
[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2648” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“Couples dance to the sound of Michael Arenella’s Dreamland Orchestra on Colonels Row.”]
[/caption] So just a few more months until you can come out to Governors Island and have your own romantic moments. Get ready to pack a picnic, pick a spot and enjoy all there is to do here. And, if all goes well, you can always come back to get married at the Island’s Water Taxi Beach.