The top of the rock is another location that is far from “locals only”, but hear us out. This has to be one of our absolute favorite spots for skyline views, plus the thinned out crowds are a bonus! Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo After a quick 8 minutes you will be on the island. However, if you have already purchased a NYC Ferry ticket to get to Pier 11 then there is no additional costs as you can simply transfer. The ride is only 8 minutes, so don’t blink! NYC ferries and Governor’s Island ferry will both take you from Pier 11 to Governors Island dock. Both cost $2.75 each way. This is the fun part of the commute! There are two ferries that take you to Governors Island. Second, make your way to Governors Island from pier 11. For schedules and routes, check out the NYC website here. Pier 11 is a main port and all the ferries stop here. The NYC ferries operate on a pretty regular basis during the spring to fall months and cost the same as the subway at $2.75/ person. Your second option for getting to pier 11 is to take the NYC Ferry. Train 4 or 5 is another option, you can take this train to the Bowling Green Station. From here, walk 5 minutes to pier 11’s ferry docks. For the subway, your best option is to take the 2 or 3 to the Wall Street station. Getting to Governors Island may seem complicated, but it really isn’t! Governors Island is ferry accessible only and these ferries leave from Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan.įirst, make your way to Pier 11. The food and drinks are good, but the views of Manhattan are even better! Local tip: make sure you leave time to sit at the only bar on the island, Island Oyster. We highly recommend walking around the Northern half of the island to see the skyline views the best. Between the green space and no motorized vehicles, this spot is very popular with locals on warm weekend days. You can walk or bike around the island, stopping to enjoy the many green spots, hammocks or Adirondack chairs placed throughout. The island is also closed off to vehicles, which is one of our favorite parts. The canons and housing remain on the Island, so we recommend checking these spots out. In the American Revolution, this was an important and strategic location. The Island is only 172 acres and is nestled right below Manhattan. What can we say, we are suckers for a good island trip! Governors Island is open seasonally, usually from late Spring to the Fall. For the next skyline view, we are heading down to southern Manhattan and onwards to Governors Island.
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