Governor’s Island
Governor’s Island is an old military base on an island nestled near Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Statue of Liberty. To get there you take a free 10-minute ferry ride from the southern tip of Manhattan. Some of the island has been turned into a national park because of its historical status, but over half will be developed with a possible convention center, resorts, and golf course. Thankfully, no permanent housing will be allowed. One proposal has two small bridges (trams?) connecting the island to Manhattan.
It was interesting to explore another part of New York, but it was a hot and humid day. For me, the highlight of Governor’s Island was the fantastic view of Manhattan. It really is a prime piece of real estate!
Dave E said,
August 16, 2006 @ 7:19 am
What a nice skyline shot. Ferries make an excellent, if not permanent, observation platform don’t they? Plus, I bet the deck of a ferry helps with the heat and humidity. I have an abstract rememberance of east coast humidity, but one has to be there for the visceral reality.