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Governors Island: About
For almost two centuries, Governors Island was a military base, home to the US Army and Coast Guard. It was closed in 1996 due to changing operational needs. But New York political leaders recognized the historic venue’s potential, and in 2003 the federal government sold most of the Island to the people of New York for one dollar. The 172-acre Island is about 22 city-blocks long from tip to tip. The northern 92 acres of the Island are the Governors Island Historic District, and are open to the public for picnics, tours, concerts, car-free biking, and more. The 2.2 mile Promenade and Picnic Point are also open to the public. Governors Island: Getting There Getting to Governors Island is just a quick, 5-minute boat ride away. The event will be accessible via New York Water Taxi. The Water Taxi's will leave every 15 minutes from The Battery Maritime Building. Additional pickup locations may be added. The closest subway stations are: 1 at South Ferry, 4, 5 at Bowling Green and R at Whitehall St. Station. Various city bus lines also service The Battery Maritime Building with stops near the ferry terminal. You may take the M1, M6, M9 and M15. Taxis and car may pull directly in front of the terminal for drop offs only. There is garage parking across the street from the Battery Maritime Building for a fee. |
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The Battery Maritime Building is located at 10 South Street in downtown Manhattan, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry.
• By Subway: (1) Train to South Ferry (W) Train to South Ferry (1) Train to Bowling Green Parking: There is no parking at the Battery Maritime Building itself, but there is plenty of parking in the area (Quik Park @ 1 NY Plaza NYC 10004) Click here for more options. |
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