Weekend Escape To Governor’s Island

If you are looking to get away from the busy city but don’t want to travel far, Governors Island is the perfect place. It’s just a short ferry ride away, about 10 minutes, and is loaded with tons of greenery and activities to take part in.

Click here to purchase Ferry tickets.

Governors Island is vehicle free

Making it the perfect place for biking and quietly enjoying the city skyline.

Bike Governors Island

There are three Citibike docks spaced out over the island. Blazing Saddles is also offering bike rentals, scooters, and pedal cars. Visitors can take part in Free Bike Mornings, which allows you to rent a bike for free up to one hour during the weekdays between 10 am and noon. Hammock Grove on the island offers a relaxing place to sit back enjoy a book, take in the views, and be among nature.

Find out more information on Saddles Bike Rentals here.

Governors Island Accommodations

Interested in extending your day trip on the island into an overnight trip?

Collective Retreats offers luxurious camping experiences with three different styles of accommodations. The Summit Tent, The Outlook Shelter, and The Journey Tent. Each tent comes complete with a complimentary continental breakfast.

Glamping Options on Governors Island

Book your stay here.

Fire & Water at Three Peaks Lodge are new additions; offering lunch brunch, and dinner options.

Check out the menu here.

Governors Island Hours

10 am- 6 pm Monday- Friday

10 am- 7 pm Saturday and Sunday

General Info and the extensive array of food options, found here.

Check out other events here!