Governors Island, New York City
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Facts and practical information
Governors Island National Monument, a unit of the United States national park system, is located in New York City on 22 acres of Governors Island, a 172-acre island located off the southern tip of Manhattan Island at the confluence of the Hudson and East Rivers in New York Harbor. ()
Created: 19 January 2001Visitors per year: 402.2 thous.Coordinates: 40°41'29"N, 74°0'58"W
Day trips
Governors Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Battery Park, Castle Clinton, Fraunces Tavern Museum, Castle Williams.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Governors Island open?
Governors Island is open:
- Monday 10 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
- Friday 10 am - 7 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
- Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Governors Island?
Nearby attractions include Governors Island, New York City (1 min walk), Fort Jay, New York City (1 min walk), Admiral's House, New York City (5 min walk), Castle Williams, New York City (5 min walk).
How to get to Governors Island by public transport?
The nearest stations to Governors Island:
Ferry
Metro
Bus
Ferry
- Whitehall • Lines: Sif (17 min walk)
- Battery Park • Lines: Sc-Ny (21 min walk)
Metro
- South Ferry • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
- Whitehall Street–South Ferry • Lines: N, R, W (22 min walk)
Bus
- South Ferry/Terminal • Lines: M15-Sbs (19 min walk)
- Broadway & Battery Place • Lines: 120 (24 min walk)