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Governors Island in Brief:
Located in the New York Harbour, Governors Island is a former military base that has been opened to the public and offers free bike riding, art exhibits, performances, picnicking, tours and more. Many of the things to do on Governors Island are completely free, including the ferry ride to get there!
Getting to Governors Island:
Free ferry service to Governors Island is offered on weekends when the Island is open to the public.
On Saturdays, Sundays and holiday, ferry service is available from Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 and Manhattan’s Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street), close to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Check out the Governors Island Website for full directions and ferry details.
Admission: Free,
Visiting Hours:
New for 2019, Governors Island will be open to visitors seven days a week from Memorial Day (observed on the last Monday of May) through the end of September. The Island opens to the public daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. on weekdays, 7 p.m.
Good to Know About Governors Island:
Governors Island has drinks and water for sale, but no water fountains.
There are a number of choices for food, but it’s also a great place to bring your own picnic.
Dogs and pets are not allowed on Governors Island.
There are public restrooms.
I’d recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before your ferry departure time for both traveling to and from Governors Island.
21.How can visitors get to Governors Island ?
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car. D. By boat.
22. Governors Island is open to the public seven days a week for about ________ in 2019.
A. two months B. three months C. four months D. five months.
23. On Governors Island, you are likely to see the following EXCEPT ________ .
A. picnics B. pets C. restrooms D. art works
