Manda

I had high expectations for a day trip to Governors Island but it was honestly... a strange vibe. I think it's worth checking out if you live locally and just want something to do (maybe not on a peak summer day but in the slight off-season). That being said... I don't know... it was kind of strange with abandoned buildings and really expensive food carts. The food was fine/good but not anything to write home about. There are also some cool spots, and would probably have been better if I had brought my own bike. It's a pretty big place to get around, though you certainly can walk, and the bike sharing situation was not working well (most of them were out of order when I was last there).

Strange spot, in my opinion, not the worst if you need some nature but I'd suggest bringing sufficient food, drink, snacks, a bike/be prepared to walk a lot, a picnic blanket, etc.

LOVE IT!! Such a cute spot to hang out. There are some benches around that are a nice place to take a minute and just watch the dogs having a blast (whether you have one there or not). When a strangers dog brings me a ball to throw for them, my heart honestly skips a beat. So... if you need some joy in your life I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the park!