Governors Island Natl Monument

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80

I love to bring the kids to this place...and I recommend it to visiting friends and family. You get great views of Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge, even the statue of liberty from Picnic Point. You…

Posted by Tin V. on August 03, 2012. Brought to you by dexknows.

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100

I love this place! Since I recently moved to NY and don't know anyone I decided to take a solo day trip to Governor's Island one Saturday. I had such a great day, even on my own. I felt like I was…

Posted by Isabelle R. on August 02, 2012. Brought to you by dexknows.

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100

I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Governors Island, formerly known as "nut island," because of its abundance of nut trees (chestnut, oak, etc), is an awesome place to visit…

Posted by Soo Jin K. on July 15, 2012. Brought to you by dexknows.

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80

This is an awesome place to have a relaxing day away from the city, bike, run, picnic, etc. It seemed uncrowded and there was a food festival going on the day I was there. Lots of old abandoned…

Posted by Mike W. on July 12, 2012. Brought to you by dexknows.

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80

Great place to relax and get away from NYC! It's a quite island which is only a 5 minute ferry ride away from downtown NYC or downtown Brooklyn. It's about 1 mile long so it's great that it's walkable…

Posted by Chris E. on July 08, 2012. Brought to you by dexknows.