i visited governor's island this weekend for the first time. it was a really interesting experience. i wasn't really sure what to expect, but imagine taking a ten minute ferry ride from lower manhattan and then stepping out onto a different world. It is nothing like the city- lot's of wide open spaces and historic homes. there is a giant fort in the middle, and an amazing old castle. much of it is liking walking through a little town, where everyone has just suddenly gotten up and left at the same time.
they haven't really done much to the island, but everything is very pleasant and well-kept. you can wonder pretty freely and some of the home were open to visitors. there was an interesting arts event going on, and i think they will try to have many of these as they slowly transform the island into a large park and arts center. i recommend taking a visit. you can bring your bikes, or rent one there. they also have a nice selection of food for sale, and we had a picnic on a hill over-looking manhattan and the water (including the waterfalls project!).
3 comments:
sounds like so much fun. i can't wait to see it!
i just read about the waterfalls project on the nytimes site. cool! sounds nice!
yes, i have to see the waterfalls at night though... i think they will be more impressive lit up.
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