Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Staten Island
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Rajni K. • March 16, 2011The view from there is beautiful! There boardwalk is nice and theres a bunch of benches to sit and chill.
Nima B. • September 12, 2011I've been coming here since I was a child. Just a really peaceful place to chill in and take in nature.
Brenda D. • November 17, 2010Go to the top of Moses Mountain on a nice fall day. You'll feel like you're in the Catskills.
Visit Staten Island V. • January 8, 2013More than three times the size of Central Park! Miles of trails for hikers of all levels. Start at the Nature Center and forget you're in NYC.
Visit Staten Island V. • January 8, 2013Beautiful park with plenty of recreation opportunities including tennis courts and an 18-hole public golf course.
MetroFocus • April 20, 2012A lifelong Staten Islander has made it his mission to create rock sculptures on the beaches of Mount Loretto State Park for over a decade. Learn about other hidden gems on MetroFocus
Josh K. • May 28, 2013The Chinese Scholars' Garden is a very nicely maintained addition to Snug Harbor. It is very peaceful and artfully done. I would recommend a visit here - unexpected aspect of our NYC sights!
Olivia Z. • September 5, 2014Hidden gem of beaches in NYC. So quiet and peaceful. The food prices are reasonable as well.
Alan-Arthur A. • June 22, 2017My favorite stretch of beach on SI. It's serene, not too many people. Great place to ride bikes. Beautiful place to watch the moon rise.
City of New York • December 26, 2012Free tours and events are held from April to November each year. Make your reservation here: http://on.nyc.gov/TvooWt
8.017. Fort Wadsworth
Historic and Protected Site •210 New York Ave (at School House Rd), Staten Island
La Federica • July 25, 2012Great place for outdoor sports and exercise! Magnificent view over the Manhattan and the Verrazano bridge! On summer you can find funny goats eating on the Fort!
La Federica • July 25, 2012Gateway National Recreation Area is a great place to experience the natural side of New York! Far from the wildness of the city you can experience their beaches, camping, kayaking free programs!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 30, 2019Snug Harbor has so much potential.There're several buildings within this complex.It also hosts the annual NYC Winter Lantern Festival, a gorgeous display of LED lights. You really want to check it out
Felix G. • October 1, 2015The newly renovated kids playgrounds are really cool - there is a pirate ship, lighthouse, Staten island ferry and more
MetroFocus • June 25, 2012Dubbed "New York City’s best kept secret," this beach is perfect for sunbathing, kayaking and just having fun. Dogs are welcome on the boardwalk and there is free parking. Read more at MetroFocus
GatewayNPS • July 17, 2014Battery Weed has been guarding the Narrows since 1860. It's named for Brigadier General Stephen Weed, who was killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, and is buried in Staten Island's Moravian Cemetery.
Joe • July 30, 2022Chill beach with plenty of room but watch out for the lil crabs in the water they like to bite.
nycHealthy • October 17, 2012Spend some quality time with your licensed pup at the Silver Lake Park Dog Run. For info on dog licensing visit: http://on.nyc.gov/M85uPu. For more info about dog runs visit: http://bit.ly/Ra5S4w
Andrew B. • January 24, 2012A great park for enjoying a beautiful view of the City skyline, as well as the Bridge.
John S. • October 16, 2010great fishing, kayaking area and also tanning. great spot to watch fireworks and lightning storms.
Nate F. • August 2, 2020beach and boardwalk on a hot summer day were far from crowded and it was faster for us to get to from brooklyn than coney island.
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