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Outlook Hill offers a winding accessible path as well as a granite scramble, with a summit view across the harbour and towards the Statue of Liberty and skyline. Choose the route that suits your party. The ascent is part of the outing, not an automatic requirement for anyone who has taken the ferry.\n\nOther hills offer different reasons to explore. Slide Hill introduces a playful family stop; Discovery Hill includes Rachel Whiteread’s Cabin, a permanent artwork within the planted landscape. Pick the elements you want rather than treating all of the island’s open space as one long circuit.\n\nHammock Grove changes the pace again, with red hammocks and paths among young trees. It can be the destination for a shorter walking outing instead of a climb. A bike changes how much of the island you can cover, but hire, particular events and other bookable experiences are separate from the ferry fare.\n\nThe historic buildings add to the setting without promising entry to every interior. Choose the day’s open exhibitions or activities as additions to the landscape visit. There is enough outdoors to shape the day around a few clear places, with food and water planned around the time you will be away from the mainland.\n\nThe ferry is the beginning and end of the plan. The mainland departure point, boarding wait, crossing and final return all matter, even when the time on the water is short. 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After-hours restaurant/tenant ferries do not extend ordinary public access; QC NY and other paid attractions require separate reservations.", "priceCurrency": "USD", "priceText": "Island entry is free. Governors Island ferry round trip $5 adult; ages 12 and under and adults 65+ free. All riders travel free before 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. NYC Ferry uses a separate fare.", "costLabel": "Island entry is free. Governors Island ferry round trip $5 adult; ages 12 and under and adults 65+ free. All riders travel free before 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. NYC Ferry uses a separate fare.", "durationText": "Allow a substantial half-day, plus travel.", "openingHoursText": "Open daily year-round. Current autumn hours are 07:00–18:00. The published summer season runs until 22:00 Sun–Thu and 23:00 Fri–Sat; South Island Park, including the Hills and Hammock Grove, closes at dusk. Choose a return ferry within public opening hours.", "gettingThere": "Bowling Green · 4/5. Walk east towards the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, the Governors Island ferry terminal. This is not the Statue ferry queue at Castle Clinton. Estimates end at 10 South Street; add boarding time and the island ferry crossing.", "arrivalInstructions": "Bowling Green · 4/5. Walk east towards the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, the Governors Island ferry terminal. This is not the Statue ferry queue at Castle Clinton. 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Highlights include The Hills, Harbour-side walks and cycling, Historic military landscape." }, { "q": "What does admission include?", "a": "Island entry is free. Governors Island ferry round trip $5 adult; ages 12 and under and adults 65+ free. All riders travel free before 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. NYC Ferry uses a separate fare." }, { "q": "How do I arrive?", "a": "Bowling Green · 4/5. Walk east towards the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, the Governors Island ferry terminal. This is not the Statue ferry queue at Castle Clinton. Estimates end at 10 South Street; add boarding time and the island ferry crossing." }, { "q": "What access arrangements matter?", "a": "Ferries and the island grounds offer wheelchair access, but not every historic building does. Current Fort Jay access uses a stair and uneven-ground route." } ], "accessibility": { "note": "Ferries and the island grounds offer wheelchair access, but not every historic building does. 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The published summer season runs until 22:00 Sun–Thu and 23:00 Fri–Sat; South Island Park, including the Hills and Hammock Grove, closes at dusk. Choose a return ferry within public opening hours.", "notes": [ "Give Governors Island a clear city day and leave a generous return window before any evening commitment. Harbour islands & Lower Manhattan is the itinerary to adapt by choosing this outing rather than automatically adding a second island product. The journey estimate to the mainland approach excludes boarding and crossing. A last-minute departure from the island is not a dependable way to reach a fixed tennis session." ] }, "arrival": { "title": "Arrive", "value": "Bowling Green · 4/5. Walk east towards the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, the Governors Island ferry terminal. This is not the Statue ferry queue at Castle Clinton. 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The former military setting, open landscapes and views towards the harbour make it feel different from a Manhattan park surrounded by streets. Choose it when walking, a picnic or a cycle ride is the main plan rather than a small stop between indoor attractions.\n\nThe Hills give the visit a clear destination. Outlook Hill offers a winding accessible path as well as a granite scramble, with a summit view across the harbour and towards the Statue of Liberty and skyline. Choose the route that suits your party. The ascent is part of the outing, not an automatic requirement for anyone who has taken the ferry.\n\nOther hills offer different reasons to explore. Slide Hill introduces a playful family stop; Discovery Hill includes Rachel Whiteread’s Cabin, a permanent artwork within the planted landscape. Pick the elements you want rather than treating all of the island’s open space as one long circuit.\n\nHammock Grove changes the pace again, with red hammocks and paths among young trees. 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Current Fort Jay access uses a stair and uneven-ground route." } } ] } ] } ], "editorialMarkdown": "[View next **Birria-Landia Queens truck**]()\n\n## Governors Island\n\nHarbour views, walking and cycling on a former military island.\n\n[Plan this experience]()\n\n[Explore the story]()\n\nCost **Island entry is free. Governors Island ferry round trip $5 adult; ages 12 and under and adults 65+ free. All riders travel free before 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. NYC Ferry uses a separate fare.**\n\nTime to allow **Allow a substantial half-day, plus travel.**\n\nPlace **New York Harbor, Manhattan**\n\n01 / The experience\n\n### A harbour landscape of hills, art and room to explore.\n\nHarbour views, walking and cycling on a former military island.\n\nGovernors Island gives New York an outdoor day with the city across the water. The former military setting, open landscapes and views towards the harbour make it feel different from a Manhattan park surrounded by streets. Choose it when walking, a picnic or a cycle ride is the main plan rather than a small stop between indoor attractions.\n\nThe Hills give the visit a clear destination. Outlook Hill offers a winding accessible path as well as a granite scramble, with a summit view across the harbour and towards the Statue of Liberty and skyline. Choose the route that suits your party. The ascent is part of the outing, not an automatic requirement for anyone who has taken the ferry.\n\nOther hills offer different reasons to explore. Slide Hill introduces a playful family stop; Discovery Hill includes Rachel Whiteread’s Cabin, a permanent artwork within the planted landscape. Pick the elements you want rather than treating all of the island’s open space as one long circuit.\n\nHammock Grove changes the pace again, with red hammocks and paths among young trees. It can be the destination for a shorter walking outing instead of a climb. A bike changes how much of the island you can cover, but hire, particular events and other bookable experiences are separate from the ferry fare.\n\nThe historic buildings add to the setting without promising entry to every interior. Choose the day’s open exhibitions or activities as additions to the landscape visit. There is enough outdoors to shape the day around a few clear places, with food and water planned around the time you will be away from the mainland.\n\nThe ferry is the beginning and end of the plan. The mainland departure point, boarding wait, crossing and final return all matter, even when the time on the water is short. Choose Governors Island as its own harbour outing; it is not part of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island sailing.\n\n![Governors Island, New York]()\n\nParks & gardens **Governors Island** New York\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Governors Island: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n The Hills\n2. 02\n\n Harbour-side walks and cycling\n3. 03\n\n Historic military landscape\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nAllow a substantial half-day, plus travel.\n\n#### Admission & spending\n\nIsland entry is free. Governors Island ferry round trip $5 adult; ages 12 and under and adults 65+ free. All riders travel free before 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. NYC Ferry uses a separate fare.\n\n[Tickets & visit details]()\n\n#### When to visit\n\nOpen daily year-round. Current autumn hours are 07:00–18:00. The published summer season runs until 22:00 Sun–Thu and 23:00 Fri–Sat; South Island Park, including the Hills and Hammock Grove, closes at dusk. Choose a return ferry within public opening hours.\n\nGive Governors Island a clear city day and leave a generous return window before any evening commitment. Harbour islands & Lower Manhattan is the itinerary to adapt by choosing this outing rather than automatically adding a second island product. The journey estimate to the mainland approach excludes boarding and crossing. A last-minute departure from the island is not a dependable way to reach a fixed tennis session.\n\n#### Arrive\n\nBowling Green · 4/5. Walk east towards the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, the Governors Island ferry terminal. This is not the Statue ferry queue at Castle Clinton. Estimates end at 10 South Street; add boarding time and the island ferry crossing.\n\nIsland destination; Manhattan ferry from 10 South Street, New York, NY\n\nFerries and the island grounds offer wheelchair access, but not every historic building does. Current Fort Jay access uses a stair and uneven-ground route.\n\nJourney times are estimates for ordinary daytime service, including the street approach. Add security, queues and any ferry or tram crossing separately. For a step-free journey, choose suitable stations and operating lifts; these routes are not an accessibility guarantee.\n\nChoose a Manhattan base for the city outing, then use the guide’s stadium journey for the separate trip to Queens.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nReserve a round-trip ferry, including a free sailing if eligible. Tickets normally open on the first day of the preceding month. After-hours restaurant/tenant ferries do not extend ordinary public access; QC NY and other paid attractions require separate reservations.\n\n[Visit the official website]()\n\n#### Accessibility\n\nFerries and the island grounds offer wheelchair access, but not every historic building does. Current Fort Jay access uses a stair and uneven-ground route.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Governors Island\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / New York\n\n### More things to do\n*in New York*\n\nExplore New York activities, sights and places to eat. Compare the time to allow, costs and booking details, then save your favourites to your itinerary.\n\n01 Restaurants & counters\n\n [![Grand Central Oyster Bar]()\n\n 01 Restaurants & counters **Grand Central Oyster Bar** $$$$ Estimated $103.10 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seafood Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Eataly NYC Flatiron]()\n\n 02 Restaurants & counters **Eataly NYC Flatiron** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Italian Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Crif Dogs with optional PDT]()\n\n 03 Restaurants & counters **Crif Dogs with optional PDT** $$ Estimated $21.78 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Loaded hot-dog shop and separately booked cocktail bar Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Katz’s Delicatessen]()\n\n 04 Restaurants & counters **Katz’s Delicatessen** $$ Estimated $40.88 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Pastrami deli and counter experience Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Russ & Daughters Houston Street shop]()\n\n 05 Restaurants & counters **Russ & Daughters Houston Street shop** $$ Estimated $29.40 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Jewish appetizing shop and takeaway counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![L’Industrie West Village]()\n\n 06 Restaurants & counters **L’Industrie West Village** $$ Estimated $19.60 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Contemporary New York slice shop Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Los Tacos No. 1 Grand Central]()\n\n 07 Restaurants & counters **Los Tacos No. 1 Grand Central** $$ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Taco counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Lucali Brooklyn]()\n\n 08 Restaurants & counters **Lucali Brooklyn** $$ Estimated $38.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Whole-pie pizza restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Sylvia’s]()\n\n 09 Restaurants & counters **Sylvia’s** $$ Estimated $52.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Soul-food restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![White Bear]()\n\n 10 Restaurants & counters **White Bear** $$ Estimated $16.33 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Small dumpling counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Shanghai You Garden Flushing]()\n\n 11 Restaurants & counters **Shanghai You Garden Flushing** $$ Estimated $38.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Shanghainese dumpling restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Arepa Lady Jackson Heights]()\n\n 12 Restaurants & counters **Arepa Lady Jackson Heights** $$ Estimated $34.80 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Colombian arepa restaurant with street-vendor roots Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Zaab Zaab Elmhurst]()\n\n 13 Restaurants & counters **Zaab Zaab Elmhurst** $$ Estimated $52.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Isan Thai restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![AbuQir]()\n\n 14 Restaurants & counters **AbuQir** $$ Estimated $64.44 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Egyptian seafood counter and restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n02 Destination dining\n\n [![Keens Steakhouse]()\n\n 15 Destination dining **Keens Steakhouse** $$$$$ Estimated $170.12 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Steakhouse Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Atomix]()\n\n 16 Destination dining **Atomix** $$$$$ Estimated $568.87 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Contemporary Korean tasting counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Jungsik New York]()\n\n 17 Destination dining **Jungsik New York** $$$$$ Estimated $463.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Modern Korean fine dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Sushi Sho]()\n\n 18 Destination dining **Sushi Sho** $$$$$ Estimated $670.15 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Edomae-rooted omakase counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Le Bernardin]()\n\n 19 Destination dining **Le Bernardin** $$$$$ Estimated $335.08 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seafood fine dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Meju]()\n\n 20 Destination dining **Meju** $$$$$ Estimated $333.16 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Korean fermentation-focused chef’s counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Aska]()\n\n 21 Destination dining **Aska** $$$$$ Estimated $528.39 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Nordic-influenced tasting restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Semma]()\n\n 22 Destination dining **Semma** $$$$$ Estimated $119.85 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Regional South Indian à la carte dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Dirt Candy]()\n\n 23 Destination dining **Dirt Candy** $$$$$ Estimated $139.36 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Vegetable-led tasting restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n03 Beer gardens & bars\n\n [![Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden]()\n\n 24 Beer gardens & bars **Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden** $$ Estimated $48.97 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Czech & Slovak Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Rudy’s Bar & Grill]()\n\n 25 Beer gardens & bars **Rudy’s Bar & Grill** $$ Estimated $7.73 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Historic dive bar with hot dogs Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n04 Museums & landmarks\n\n [![Queens Museum]()\n\n 26 Museums & landmarks **Queens Museum** Explore experience]() [![MoMA PS1]()\n\n 27 Museums & landmarks **MoMA PS1** Explore experience]() [![Grand Central Terminal]()\n\n 28 Museums & landmarks **Grand Central Terminal** Explore experience]() [![The Met Fifth Avenue]()\n\n 29 Museums & landmarks **The Met Fifth Avenue** Explore experience]() [![MoMA — Midtown]()\n\n 30 Museums & landmarks **MoMA — Midtown** Explore experience]() [![American Museum of Natural History]()\n\n 31 Museums & landmarks **American Museum of Natural History** Explore experience]() [![9/11 Memorial & Museum]()\n\n 32 Museums & landmarks **9/11 Memorial & Museum** Explore experience]() [![Intrepid Museum]()\n\n 33 Museums & landmarks **Intrepid Museum** Explore experience]() [![Whitney Museum of American Art]()\n\n 34 Museums & landmarks **Whitney Museum of American Art** Explore experience]() [![Museum of the Moving Image]()\n\n 35 Museums & landmarks **Museum of the Moving Image** Explore experience]() [![The Noguchi Museum]()\n\n 36 Museums & landmarks **The Noguchi Museum** Explore experience]() [![New York Hall of Science]()\n\n 37 Museums & landmarks **New York Hall of Science** Explore experience]()\n\n05 Parks & gardens\n\n [![Gantry Plaza State Park]()\n\n 38 Parks & gardens **Gantry Plaza State Park** Explore experience]() [![Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Unisphere]()\n\n 39 Parks & gardens **Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Unisphere** Explore experience]() [![Bryant Park]()\n\n 40 Parks & gardens **Bryant Park** Explore experience]() [![The High Line]()\n\n 41 Parks & gardens **The High Line** Explore experience]() [![Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & the Lake]()\n\n 42 Parks & gardens **Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & the Lake** Explore experience]()\n\n06 Street food & hot dogs\n\n [![Birria-Landia Queens truck]()\n\n 43 Street food & hot dogs **Birria-Landia Queens truck** $ Estimated $22.86 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Birria taco truck Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![NY Dosas]()\n\n 44 Street food & hot dogs **NY Dosas** $ Estimated $17.42 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Vegan South Indian pushcart Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Adel’s Famous Halal Food]()\n\n 45 Street food & hot dogs **Adel’s Famous Halal Food** $ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Halal rice-platter cart Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Gray’s Papaya]()\n\n 46 Street food & hot dogs **Gray’s Papaya** $ Estimated $14.15 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. New York frank counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Tong Bangladeshi street food]()\n\n 47 Street food & hot dogs **Tong Bangladeshi street food** $ Estimated $20.69 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bangladeshi street-food cart Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n07 Coffee, bagels & baking\n\n [![Ess-a-Bagel Third Avenue]()\n\n 48 Coffee, bagels & baking **Ess-a-Bagel Third Avenue** $ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bagel counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Supermoon Bakehouse]()\n\n 49 Coffee, bagels & baking **Supermoon Bakehouse** $ Estimated $19.60 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Creative bakery Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Culture Espresso Bryant Park]()\n\n 50 Coffee, bagels & baking **Culture Espresso Bryant Park** $ Estimated $13.07 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Independent coffee shop Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n08 Seasonal food markets\n\n [![Queens Night Market]()\n\n 51 Seasonal food markets **Queens Night Market** $$ Estimated $32.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seasonal international night market Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n09 Skyline views & tram rides\n\n [![SUMMIT One Vanderbilt]()\n\n 52 Skyline views & tram rides **SUMMIT One Vanderbilt** Explore experience]() [![Top of the Rock]()\n\n 53 Skyline views & tram rides **Top of the Rock** Explore experience]() [![Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk]()\n\n 54 Skyline views & tram rides **Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk** Explore experience]()\n\n10 Harbour & island ferries\n\n [![Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry]()\n\n 55 Harbour & island ferries **Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry** Explore experience]()\n\n11 City walks\n\n [![Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walk]()\n\n 56 City walks **Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walk** Explore experience]()\n\n12 Baseball & stadium visits\n\n [![Citi Field — Mets baseball & ballpark tours]()\n\n 57 Baseball & stadium visits **Citi Field — Mets baseball & ballpark tours** Explore experience]()\n\n13 Beaches & the coast\n\n [![Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk]()\n\n 58 Beaches & the coast **Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk** Explore experience]()\n\n14 Theatre, jazz & comedy\n\n [![TKTS Times Square — choose a theatre night]()\n\n 59 Theatre, jazz & comedy **TKTS Times Square — choose a theatre night** Explore experience]() [![Village Vanguard]()\n\n 60 Theatre, jazz & comedy **Village Vanguard** Explore experience]() [![Comedy Cellar — MacDougal Street]()\n\n 61 Theatre, jazz & comedy **Comedy Cellar — MacDougal Street** Explore experience]()\n\n15 Food at the tennis\n\n [![Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.]()\n\n 62 Food at the tennis **Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.** $$ Estimated $35.93 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Substantial stadium sandwich Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![COQODAQ / CQDQ]()\n\n 63 Food at the tennis **COQODAQ / CQDQ** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Playful premium fried chicken Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Miznon]()\n\n 64 Food at the tennis **Miznon** $$ Estimated $34.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Mediterranean alternative Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![The Migrant Kitchen]()\n\n 65 Food at the tennis **The Migrant Kitchen** $$ Estimated $34.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bowl or salad meal Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Salt Hank’s]()\n\n 66 Food at the tennis **Salt Hank’s** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. French dip sandwich Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Van Leeuwen Ice Cream]()\n\n 67 Food at the tennis **Van Leeuwen Ice Cream** $$ Estimated $10.89 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Sweet break Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Honey Deuce]()\n\n 68 Food at the tennis **Honey Deuce** $$ Optional cocktail estimate $32.66 per guest aged 21 or over, including tax. Optional signature cocktail Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n16 Go deeper\n\n06 / Good to know\n\n### Governors Island: frequently asked questions\n\n01 What makes this visit worthwhile?\n\nHarbour views, walking and cycling on a former military island. Highlights include The Hills, Harbour-side walks and cycling, Historic military landscape.\n\n02 What does admission include?\n\nIsland entry is free. Governors Island ferry round trip $5 adult; ages 12 and under and adults 65+ free. All riders travel free before 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. NYC Ferry uses a separate fare.\n\n03 How do I arrive?\n\nBowling Green · 4/5. Walk east towards the Battery Maritime Building at 10 South Street, the Governors Island ferry terminal. This is not the Statue ferry queue at Castle Clinton. Estimates end at 10 South Street; add boarding time and the island ferry crossing.\n\n04 What access arrangements matter?\n\nFerries and the island grounds offer wheelchair access, but not every historic building does. Current Fort Jay access uses a stair and uneven-ground route.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make New York\nyour own.\n\n[Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]()\n\nOpening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting." }