Staten Island, NY

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Staten Island
Noble Maritime Collection which includes interior views
New York Chinese Scholar\'s Garden which includes a garden, a house and heritage elements
Staten Island Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements
Noble Maritime Collection featuring interior views

Discover culture, adventure and heaps of local flavor in the New York borough that is least known by visiting tourists.

Celebrated for its commuter suburbs and ferry, Staten Island is often overlooked by tourists as they swarm to Manhattan and Brooklyn. It’s well worth visiting Staten Island, however, for a refreshing change of pace as well as numerous cultural and natural attractions.

After disembarking from the Staten Island Ferry, explore the historic neighborhood of St. George. Enter the Staten Island Borough Hall to admire its clock tower and the marble lobby’s historical murals. Try authentic Italian food, watch a baseball game at the scenic ballpark or see a live show at the lavish, 2,800-seat St. George Theatre.

Head to the island’s north side and the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. This magnificent complex is the result of over 30 years of work converting America’s first home for retired sailors into a regional arts center. Roam through a heritage farm and numerous charming small gardens.

Delve into seafaring history at the Noble Maritime Collection and explore the offbeat Staten Island Museum, which balances a local focus with a collection of global art and natural specimens.

Hike a forest trail or enjoy a round of golf at LaTourette Park, part of Staten Island’s leafy Greenbelt. Encounter Himalayan culture at the nearby Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art or experience colonial New York at Historic Richmond Town.

Tour Fort Wadsworth on the island’s eastern point. Enjoy the views as you walk around this historic military stronghold, which guarded New York’s harbor for over two centuries. Visit the Alice Austen House museum, a Gothic Revival cottage once inhabited by the pioneering photographer. See works by Austen and others in this charming waterside location.

Staten Island is best approached by ferry, which runs free from Lower Manhattan’s Whitehall terminal to St. George. Travel through the borough using its bus and rail network or choose a taxi or rental car. Newark Airport is less than a 1-hour drive away, depending on traffic. For a memorable trip to or from Manhattan, catch the ferry around sunset.

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Reviews of Staten Island

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
65
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
85
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
60
3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
16
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
8
1 - Terrible 3%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I love Staten Island. I use to live here but residing now at NJ. The only thing I don’t like about Staten Island is the tolls on the bridges that are expensive. Overall it has a great history and fun places to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Staten Island is a great place to visit. There are many nice restaurants in Staten Island.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Never liked Staten Island and still don’t.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

mostly residential community .. not worth a trip .. can for family reasons

5/5 - Excellent

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Staten island mall is a must.

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