Sights · Our pick in New York
Governors Island
A short ferry ride
About Governors Island
Governors Island played a role in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and was later used by the Coast Guard (NYC Tourism). Today it is parkland with harbour views, reached by ferry from the Battery Maritime Building.
Why it's on our list
- Ferry from Lower Manhattan
- Harbour views
- Bikes and lawns
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Governors Island before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Governors Island are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Statue of Liberty ferries1.0 miWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- 9/11 Memorial1.5 miWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Brooklyn Bridge1.5 miWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The High Line3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Empire State Building4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Grand Central4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Times Square4.9 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 30 min
- Rockefeller Center5.1 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Central Park6.3 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 38 min
- The Met6.7 miCycle 43 minCar or taxi 40 min