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Bookmark or Share- Ferry - Governors Island (en-US)Trust for Governors Island-operated ferries travel daily from The Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan. Scroll down for schedules and tickets. Evening ferries are available for Governors Island tenants with late hours and their registered guests—including visitors to QC NY.
- The Hills | Governors Island (en-US)The opening of the Hills marks a new chapter in the transformation of Governors Island from an abandoned former military base to what is envisioned to be a year-round destination for recreation, culture and innovation.
- Governors Island (en-US)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.
- The History of Governors Island | Governors Island (en-US)The Native Americans of the Manhattan region, the Lenape, referred to what is now known as Governors Island as Paggank (“Nut Island”) after its plentiful hickory, oak, and chestnut trees. The Island’s location made a perfect fishing camp for local tribes, who used the Island seasonally.
- Things to Do - Governors Island (en-US)Governors Island is an extraordinary and unique destination for transformative public art, unforgettable events, cultural and educational programming, and recreational activities for all ages.
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