East Coast Attractions

Governors Island

New York City, NY

www.govisland.com

Down the Hudson River in New York Harbor is Governors Island, accessible by a free five-minute ferry ride featuring sweeping city views. The varied architecture of this 172-acre island, from pre-Civil War arsenal buildings to 20th century neoclassic structures, narrates its fascinating history.

First inhabited by Native Americans, it was bought by the Dutch and then by the British, who used it as a Revolutionary War base. After changing into U.S. hands, the islan...

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- Alexis Wolff, Special to L.A. Times (May 20, 2008)

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Price Range: Ferry ride & island admission free

Transportation: See website for ferry schedule.

Open Hours: Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-7pm

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