breakfast is available at a tent-style restaurant with a terrace. the rustic-chic, safari-style tents offer views of new york harbor, as well as luxury linens and bedside lamps. bathrooms with hot water are shared. upgraded quarters add en suite bathrooms and private furnished decks, plus complimentary s'mores kits and breakfast. an 8-minute ferry ride from manhattan, this upscale, seasonal campsite with statue of liberty views is a 5-minute walk from governors island outlook hill and a 9-minute walk from governors island national monument. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's a communal campfire John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 35
Central Park (1 hr 3) Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. The Museum of Modern Art (54 min) Works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant. One World Trade Center (37 min) A casual cafe, a bar with small plates & American fine dining with views from the 101st floor. Statue of Liberty National Monument (30 min) Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views. Brooklyn Bridge (35 min) Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design. Empire State Building (50 min) Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (57 min) A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary. The High Line (52 min) Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. The Battery (28 min) Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views & ferry service to both islands. Flatiron Building (45 min) Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look. Grand Central Terminal (43 min) Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining. Rockefeller Center (53 min) Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree. 9/11 Memorial & Museum (34 min) Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission. Times Square (46 min) Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows. Prospect Park (48 min) Sprawling city park featuring basketball & handball courts, a playground & a historic home. |