As its name implies, Governors Island is a small 172-acre island in the center of New York City Harbor, just over a half-mile away from Lower Manhattan.
The first reference that exists about the island is from 1624, when the colonists of the Dutch West India Company decided to set up camp on the island, which at that time was smaller.
Governors Island offers a wide variety of attractions year-round, but many prefer to visit in the spring and summer months.
One of the seasonal activities that you can enjoy with your family is ‘FAD MARKET’, where you can purchase products made by more than 40 creators, designers, artists and small emerging businesses in the city.
FAD MARKET operates the third weekend of each month, from 11 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon.
The next available dates are Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17.
And Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
“Fall in love with FAD Market on @Gov_Island this weekend! We’re tiptoeing into fall, but Mother Nature is still delivering summer vibes. The forecast looks ideal for visiting Governors Island and joining FAD Market on King Ave this weekend week. Come meet more than 40 creators! ⛴”, reads a message on social networks from @Gov_Island.
Fall in love with FAD Market at @Gov_Island this weekend! We are tiptoeing towards autumn, but Mother Nature is still serving up summer vibes. The forecast is looking ideal to visit Governors Island and join FAD Market at King Ave this weekend. Come meet over 40 makers! ⛴ pic.twitter.com/U9jxT98mZe
— FAD Market | Fashion, art + design marketplace NYC (@fadmarket) September 12, 2023
Governors Island also offers art attractions on the third Saturday of every month, through the end of October, completely free. To learn more about these Saturday activities, and others that take place during the week, visit the website govisland.com
To get to Governors Island you can take the Ferry operated by the Board of Administrators of the Island.
This ferry leaves from:
Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan.
Pier 6 en Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn.
Atlantic Basin, en Red Hook, tambien en Brooklyn.
A round-trip ticket costs $4 for adults and children 12 and older.
The ferry is free for seniors 65 and older, children up to age 12, residents of NYCHA complexes, IDNYC cardholders, active members and veterans of the armed forces, and guests of Governors Island members.
The ferry is also free on Saturdays and Sundays before noon.
From Monday to Friday in the afternoon, tickets can only be purchased in person at the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan.
You can also reserve tickets.
The city’s public ferry system also offers service to GOVERNORS ISLAND. For more information visit the page FERRY.NYC
Enjoy Governors Island. It is an ideal attraction to visit in your free time.
2023-09-15 20:30:00
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