# Governors Island National Monument

> Island offers panoramic views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, and surrounding skylines with open green spaces and serene atmosphere. Visitors engage in outdoor activities like biking, hammocks, and exploring historic forts amid art and leisure settings.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/GovernorsIslandNationalMonument

- Address: 10 South St, New York, New York, United States
- Hours: Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Monday: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Phone: +16467719728
- Website: https://www.nps.gov/gois/contacts.htm
- Google rating: 4.6 (3097 reviews)

## What it is good for

- Nice View — 10/10
- Peaceful — 10/10
- Interesting — 10/10
- Fun Activities — 10/10
- Relaxing Spot — 10/10
- Quiet — 10/10
- Scenic Views — 10/10
- Parks — 9.6/10
- Historical Sites — 9.2/10
- Outdoor Space — 9/10
- Kid Friendly — 8.8/10
- Meditation Spot — 8.1/10
- Galleries — 6.7/10
- Picnic — 6.5/10
- Bathroom — 6.4/10

## What people say

- "The views of the Manhattan skyline are spectacular."
- "It's a beautiful oasis, the perfect relaxing spot to escape the city."
- "The island's history, from subway excavation to military base, is really interesting."

## Good to know

- The ferry to the island costs $5 round trip, free for children under 12.
- Entrance to the island is free, but ferry tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Food on the island can be expensive, totaling around $136 for a family of four.
- Visitors should bring their own food and drinks as there are limited options.
- The island hosts various events, including food festivals and outdoor movie screenings.

## Get this data directly

This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more
than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

- **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install.
- **Guide for agents:** <https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/docs?src=seo%3Amd%3Atop-button%3A%2Flocation%2FGovernorsIslandNationalMonument>
- **OpenAPI contract:** <https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/openapi.yaml?src=seo%3Amd%3Atop-button%3A%2Flocation%2FGovernorsIslandNationalMonument>
- **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota.

Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.