Beautiful place to to spend all day with family, friends, husband and your loves one. rent bikes or take your own bikes to see the whole island. You can take the ferry from Brooklyn near red hooks. Last free ferry leaves at 6:45 but line is to long for the ferry we get there at 6 pm to stand on line. Time was just passed so fast and there so many beautiful restaurants to choose.

Always a good time here. It makes you forget you are still in New York. Ferry trip is only $3.00 round trip. Its very chill, come with a group of friends or family spend the day eating good food and drinking, ingredients for a perfect day. If you time it perfectly youll get to see the sunset !! which is beautiful.

One of New York Citys great hidden gems! Awesome place to explore, eat, take photos or just relax. This place has great venues for entertainment such as bone rentals and great food and drink options as well. Truly a must see attraction!

Its has ana amazing vibe. That makes for an awesome day. You are not going to want to leave.

Super fun place to spend a fall or spring afternoon. For your own sanity please rent a bike. Walking the entire island would be exhausting. Great views of the statue, and just a general family friendly place to hang out

Governors island is a great respite! Wide open spaces to feel some grass under your feet! Take a mini hike to the lookout point! Island oyster and the restaurant at the glamping site are great island staples. I look forward to next year when hopefully the events can come back.

Fantastic for a walk, beautiful views, lots of places to sit (with shade). I wish the Island restaurants would have updated their websites. But thankfully Tacos was open!

Close enough. But seems far.

Governors Island is a must stop when you come to New York. Youll feel like you are miles away from the city.. visit the farm, relax in the hammocks, watch the children play in the playground, scoot or bike around... The options are endless! Cant wait to come back again, again and again.

Ever wanted the view from tbe Statten island ferry without someones smelly armpit nearby? well look no further. You can sit in this fantastocally designed park srea and view the iconic statue of liberty, Manhattan, and, well, Jersey. Word of warning though, smuggling dogs on the ferry without the right paperwork may be frowned upon.

Phenomenal escape from the city in just 8 minutes. Great for the whole family.

This place has so much to offer. Family and Date friendly. Vegan options food. The cocktails at the oyster bar are the best. The views are the best all day from every angle of the island. There is even a view of the statue of liberty.

Great relaxing place to escape for a few hours the hustle and bustle of the city. Due to covid,I guess,not many places to eat..but tons of open place to feel like its only you there..!!

It has been a couple of years since the last time I went out there and they have done so much to make it an oasis outside of the city. Its the perfect place to getaway and regroup and relax. Great for everyone of all ages.

Escape from the concrete jungle of NYC thats accessible and enjoyable! Great biking trails with amazing views

What a beautiful place to visit. We got there early i we were able to go everywhere in the island.

This place is amazing. There are many places to explore. There are a lot of places to eat authentic food. There are also places to sit down and relax. There is space to ride bikes and have picnics with friends and family. I totally recommend.

Its a very nice place... very quiet place ...peaceful place to hang out with loved ones. You can see Very nice views specially city looks so beautiful from there.

This is a beautiful National Park and a unique place in NYC. We would definitely recommend visiting this island and location as it is very special. It was a true surprise to see how beautiful the location and park is and how good the restaurants and the facilities are in terms of quality, organization and cleanliness. The views of Manhattan and of the statue of liberty and NYC harbor are amazing and priceless. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the island on a ferry and the cost is one of the best deals in NYC as it is very cheap. This is a true gem and jewel in NYC. Congratulations to the organizers and to the employees who make this island such a special place.

Its very nice! You can bike around and its very fun. There is also collective retreats. Very nice. The people are so nice. Food is nice too. Staff remembered my celiac throughout all of my stay and dining.

Quiet place, feels like a place which is away from the city

YOU MUST COME HERE!! Its like a BEAUTIFUL, mini, one day vacation away from city life!! Hop on a Ferry to get here! Come relax in a Hammock, slide down a hill, climb and swing! Check out the BEST VIEW of Lady Liberty and the Skyline! Visit Castle Williams and Fort Jay! Bring the kids, come with the Family, with Friends, come alone! Check out the Hills!! Slide Hill is lots of FUN! Either way, you wont be disappointed! You can even pack a picnic lunch! If youd like, bring your own bicycle, or rent one from Blazing Saddles, on the Island. Its an inexpensive day away!!

Amazing spot for a quiet day to chill just a ferry away from Manhattan. Recommend getting a bike or buying a citibike pass for the day to enjoy the entire island.

Best place to go for a day to explore! Fees like a world away from the city. Also so accesible from Brooklyn or Fidi

I always enjoy visits to Governors Island. Its a nice, tranquil escape easily accessible from Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Excellent day escape from the city. I enjoyed the slides and Hammock park most. I recommend bringing or renting bikes

One of the finest parks of NYC. A lot of work remains to be done but whats there already is impressive. Bring your bike or rent one locally to enjoy car-free riding. Even on hot days, the breeze coming off the Atlantic ocean makes it feel cooler than elsewhere

A summertime must visit. So much open space, quirky buildings and good food. The ferry ride to the Island is short, sweet and easily managed as well.

Love coming to Governors Island, so nice just to take the ferry over & spend the day either relaxing, walking or riding a bike thats available to rent for the day. So relaxing to just lay on the grass anywhere youd like, eat lunch or lay out a blanket and take a nap !! Theres picnic tables, couple of vendors along the way & lounge chairs to sit back and chill out !!

Beautiful, peaceful. I work there, so I get to go year-round.i woukd recommend all NYers to enjoy it when its open to the public (seaaonal)

One of my favorite NYC places. A short ferry ride, lots of places to explore, lots of quiet places to sit. Great views.

Great family day, no matter what your family is! Rent a bike, go for a walk, check out incredible views of Manhattan

Went with my two young kids. Great place for kids to run around and the hill with the slides is especially fun for kids. Theres also a great selection of good trucks for eating there, although prices are a little high.

Excellent place, especially now that it is not crowded at all. Loved all the space for picnicking and lounging. Hammock areas were my favorite!

Amazing time! Went during a weekday, felt like we had the island to ourselves. Amys bar is z great time, and the main bar was heaven playing old school reggae and Jamming. Great time to rent a bike and enjoy the day.

Great place for the kids.... Keep in mind lots of walking, unless u rent a bike & move along With the bikes. (if you do that, have in mind the timing of ur rental)

Very good place to go biking and walking.There is also some mobile homes for some sleep

Clean nice wonderful day trip or picnicking spot. Rent a bike and explore.

Theres so much interesting history, literally a five minute ferry ride from the tip of the city. Despite most of the food on the island being closed, presumably because of Covid, theres still bikes for rental, pumpkins for picking, historic buildings to be visited and my favorite, Collective Retreats Camp Ground where you can do a little glamping just minutes from the city.

Amazing place. Relaxing, green, not crowded, interesting. I nominate this place for my top ten list of you mean this is NYC too? Easy to lose yourself strolling around. Then you look up and see the skyscrapers of lower Manhattan tight in front of you, just over the water. Glad I finally went. Ferry ride was pleasant too. Went to island from Brooklyn and went back across to Manhattan side.

Its simply a great place to visit~ Good for the soul!

Huge Park grounds and great views of NYC.

BEAUTIFUL Oasis away from the city. Only a short ferry ride away, this large car-free island offers a bounty of beauty and activities for the whole family. It can be a lot of walking, but the views are incredible. From bike riding, to zip lining, and several eatery options, this is certainly a paradise to spend the day.

Great space, good food, lots to do. Family friendly, great date spot, just get your tickets in advance!

Its very relaxing to walk around or rent bikes to ride around the island. Lots of grass land to picnic and play or just lay in the shade to relax. There are stuff for kids to do. The public bathrooms are clean. Food and drinks are pricy.

Lovely weekend experience to bike, walk picnic with family, friends, lovers... Clean, calm, serene...food definitely overpriced, bring your own.

Great retreat from the city. We hire the Surrey bikes to go around the island and never fail to have a great time. Planted with flowers and landscaped in to pretty environments. Food trucks and stalls give great food and a wide range. Bars for coffee and cocktails. Public toilets and water foundations. Views over to the Manhattan are wonderful

Feels like a vacation island. Slides were super fun for the kids and everyone enjoyed the bike rentals. ( although they were a bit $$$)

Incredible views, awesome food vendors, lots of activities. whats not to like. and love the ppe vending machines.

Enjoyed the experience. Well maintained grounds and helpful staff.

Fun place to spend the day with kids. There is a bike rental company on the island and amazing food trucks. Totally worth it.

A very cozy park with a fantastic lower Manhattan view.

Beautiful in the spring/summer, I definitely recommend renting iut a bike and riding it around the island. Such a wonderful view! Even our baby had a blast.

A must visit over the summer. The ferry is about $3, less than 10 minutes. The staff is friendly and accommodating (traveled with someone on a wheelchair)Once on the island a few activities to do. Hammock, lounging, walking, a few food trucks, lower Manhattan view, Statue of Liberty, new tiki house for rental with beds overlooking Manhattan.Just like any tourist spots prices are high. Bring plenty of water and a bike if you have one. Bikes are available for rental ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours.Once on the island, walk around the entire place. Find a red chair and rest. There are a lot of Great spot for pics.

A nice ferry ride out, very interesting and good history. My 2 grandchildren enjoy the space, plus a great view of the statue of liberty.

Stunning and relaxing place.The only way to get there is by ferry.There are no cars on the island.

This place is a hidden green in NYC. Worth fighting the crowds on Saturday morning to go. Rent a bike, hike the rock Hill. Eat from a food trick. Kid-friendly. Relaxing. Spectacular views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty!! I want to go back Right now!

Apart from the restrooms not so obvious where they are, the island had a serene feel when we were there. Beautiful scenery and the kids had much freedom to ride and play. We were among 4 families with kids, a married couple and 2 older friends. We all enjoyed our time there. My 11 year old son really wants to go back.

What an experience!!!! Rainstorms, snores, movies , beautiful views and just an amazing romantic night.

Great place to walk about and e joy the warm sun. Great exhibitions and historical houses.

Such a great experience, everytime we go!

Great place to take the family. Lots of fun!

Nice place for everybody

Gorgeous green landscapes -- you can smell the grass! and interesting history

Honestly we were definently disappointed with our food and drinks which were super expensive it was about 25 dollars for a small tray of food and a iced coffee. We also couldnt rent bikes because we didnt have a credit card to leave for insurance

A real gem for anyone who visits. You can hike all over including the hills where you will get incredible pics of downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, and LIC Queens as a backdrop. I have been there a number of times this year and as recently as yesterday 9/20/2020. I took the ferry from South St. Terminal in Manhattan, make reservations in advance on the Governors Island ferry website and bring masks. The early ferry at 10 am is free and its 3 dollars for later boats, worth every penny. I also reserved a barbecue, make sure you reserve in advance at the web site, and met with friends to have a great day but hurry because the ferry stops running at some point and resumes in the spring time. There is citi bike, 4 seater bikes, and peddle cars to rent and food concessions scattered around the island

Beautiful place o strongly recommend,

Beautiful views everywhere, different ways to be entertained, you can rent a bike or a Surrey for you and your partner or even your entire family. You can enjoy shows, art, exhibitions, drinks, food or just bring your blanket and have a nice picnic day at the park. 100% family orientated.

Didnt even know there was sooo much to do in our own backyard!! My daughters loved it! Its such a beautiful place and were going back soon!!

Its a very beautiful place! But its pretty exhausting because of all of the walking you have to do.

So much do and so much to see. Take the ferry from brooklyn, its free. Pack a picnic and go!

Fun place to spend an entire day. Ferry from South Street Seaport. Historical sites and also interesting spaces to relax. Biking around the island is fun. Also the tour of the fort is really informative

Loved it! Great place for children.

This was my first time and it was a nice, fun, and peaceful place. There is so much to do for individuals, couples, families, and friends.

Great place to spend a day, took the ferry from Long Island City to Wall and across with our bikes. Was great to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. It wasnt overly busy I think they were still setting up. A fair number of food trucks. On a bike it doesnt take very long to cover the island and see all it has to offer.

Nice place to hang out and relax with kids or other

Clean and beautiful. Family friendly

Good open meadows with soccer goals.

It has great views of the New York and New Jersey side and there are lots of things to do.

Loved this place. Good to take your bicycle or run around the island. Best view of downtown NYC.

Great place to go with family.

Pretty cool day out of the city here in NY. Theres wide space to frisbee with friends, lounge on the grass or hang out in a hammock :) The island features a wonderful bar overlooking the city with the ferries coming to and from the dock. There is also a wide variety of food stall and various types of bike rentals to try out while youre there! Definitely worth the trip for a fun day out in the sun!

Very beautiful. Peaceful place in the city. A paradise

Nice to spend the day walking around and a picnic lunch.

Although Governors Island is just a mere five minutes away, it feels like a retreat. There is a calmness, unlike Manhattan.

A place to enjoy outside of the city

Did Night or Jack O Lanterns and was very nice. These artists are very talented.

It’s so cool in Summer

This is such a gem for NYC. This was my 4th time visiting G. I in the last 9 years .Its perfect for a day trip for couples and families . Wonderful photo opportunities. Great for walking and biking or just sitting still and relaxing. I was surprised there were not more food trucks available the choices were limited and some of the food was disappointing. What needs improvement is signage . I could not find what i was looking for because of lack of signs or they were confusing . The island offers Surrey and tandem bike rentals by the hour and because the island is getting so crowded now they are going to need to have certain paths designated for bikes only. I witnessed so many near crashes and collisions because pedestrians didnt see the bikes coming . Governors island has so many activities all through the island and I didnt get to do most of them but I did get to visit the Urban Farm and pick my own lavender bouquet. I will be going back

Perfect place to spend a weekend day out of ManhattanFood trucks and Citibikes are on the island

The best day trip in the city!

A worthwhile visit, even on a short trip to NYC. The boat you take is very fast around 10 minutes. The island has a lot of areas to sit and relax in the sun. Make sure to sit on the halmmoks.

Open space. Good to get away with all thats going on

The Hills are amazing with breathtaking views!

A great place to go with the family. Each house has a different mini art exhibition such as native Americans or water. There is also a small amusement park area for younger children. There are lots of food truck options and delicious ice cream options close to my personal favorite, bike rentals. Guaranteed for a fun time as you can spend all day here with continuous joy!

The Night of 1000 Jack OLanterns was great. Unbelievable pumpkin sculptures

Rise of the Jack oLanterns is a truly magical event. The artistic talent is museum worthy & Colonels Row is the perfect setting for these hauntingly beautiful mini masterpieces.

Great place for all ages. There are many programs from eco-gardening to historic tours. Many programs for children too. You can rent a bike and ride around the island. Beautiful scenic view. Must visit for everyone.

One of my favorite parts of NYC! I wish I could help them rearrange the island better. The bike rentals should be by the ferry!

Great day for a day trip with the family