Things to Do in Staten Island, NY - Staten Island Attractions
Things to Do in Staten Island
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Randall Manor
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Tottenville
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Park Hill
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Tottenville
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What travelers are saying
- aplasencia40117 contributionsGreat place to take the kids for an afternoon. Most of the animals are indoors. Snow leopards are a must see.Written February 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- therichastillStevenage, UK2,921 contributionsThe 911 Memorial on Staten Island is very beautiful.
From the ferry terminal walk along the front and you can see the memorial quite clearly. It is very tasteful. Two simple white stone pieces with the names of the people from Staten Island who died in the 911 attack. What I found was really beautiful was that there are the profiles of the people on the memorial as well which is a really lovely tribute.
From the memorial you can see Manhattan and the financial district which has now been rebuilt.
It is a good place to visit to remember the victims.Written November 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Christina LWoodbridge, New Jersey, United States885 contributionsI try to visit FORT’s all the time and this one is absolutely gorgeous. It sits at the bottom of the Verrazano Bridge.
They give you a map that you can follow a path to see all the important sites of the FORT. A little disappointed that you couldn’t go into the FORT itself however you can see it from the outside and from on top of the hill.Written August 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Irina Akc5 contributionsWinter time this place is not so interesting (expect Chinese winter Lantern Festival, it is great for children at dark time)Written September 27, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- laurastatenislan2018Staten Island, NY42 contributionsAttended the Mock Trial of Mary Polly Bodine who was arrested for the double murder of her sister-in-law and infant daughter on Christmas Day 1843 here in Staten Island. The Mock Trial took place in the Richmondtown Courthouse where she was actually tried back then. Very interesting, well acted, particularly the prosecutor who was outstanding! Loved it.Written May 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tania G2 contributionsThe Staten Island Children's Museum is "hands down" the best children's museum in New York City. All of the exhibits are interactive educational and FUN. Everyone writing a review should put 5 stars because it is just that good. They have a construction site with a boom crane on the 3rd floor, and tools and a slide when kids enter an indoor house. On the same level they have an insect exhibit and molds where kids can enter and pretend to be insects for a photo op as well as a pet shop with different animals. (I believe this same side use to have white coats for the children to pretend play vets. I love the rainforest and polar exhibits, but I really thought the air currents, game room and fire station were amazing xs amazing. Absolutely worth the trip!!!Written May 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- L TranNew York City, NY595 contributionsThe garden, part of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, is not a amusement park type knockoff. It is a work of art inspired by beautiful Ming Dynasty gardens of Suzhou. The place was built by Suzhou artisans with materials brought over from Suzhou, China. Though it is somewhat in the stage of disrepair, I find the place charming. It was explained that all repairs, which is happening, need to be done by proper craftsmen from China. Quite a nice place to visit.Written April 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ME2AKJuneau, AK98 contributionsMy 3rd Great Grandfather (1812-1882) lived at the Snug Harbor Sailors Home the last couple of years of his life. While visiting friends in Long Island, they drove us to the museum, so I could visit and learn more about it. The museum is housed in one of the old dormitory buildings.
The campus is now a cultural center and botanical garden. Great place to visit, especially if you have an interest in maritime history and art.
The entrance was tricky to find around back of Building D. Follow signs and use buzzer to enter.Written May 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Global_NancyNew Jersey132 contributionsWe took the Staten Island Historical Tour. The guide was great, and we learned a lot. The biggest disappointment was that the Seastreak Ferry boat had filthy windows that you could barely see out of. We popped outside a few times to see, but unfortunately, the weather was too windy to stay there.Written March 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mrmfield21Milton Keynes, UK216 contributionsI had spent a day walking around Staten Island and was tired. I remember reading an online article about independent breweries in New York City. One of which i recalled being on Staten Island, not far from the ferry terminal. I made haste there.
When i arrived there was a band playing and a reasonable crowd of people milling about drinking and generally enjoying themselves. I reached the bar and asked the friendly man what he would recommend. He asked me what i normally drink and he recommended a pale ale. I had sip and thought he made the right choice. I paid for my pint and headed outside to sit and enjoy it.
it was a good pint, crisp, fresh and ice-cold. It was so good i had two more. Each time i went to get refills, the staff were friendly and courteous. It was highly enjoyable to sit with a cold beer and sit on a conformable seat enjoying the warm August evening.Written May 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mike WStaten Island, NY55 contributionsA pleasant place to hang out especially in the fall. Nice trails and easy hiking. Hard to believe your not in the middle of a urban environment.Written February 11, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- coachee1313Montvale, NJ1,096 contributionsA great ballpark with amazing views and you can find a spot to park on the street. The area is spotless and clean which amazes me by a public facility. Sparse crowds since an independent pro baseball team is there now. Still cool.Written July 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hrobinson1114Nashville, TN5,826 contributionsThis small, intimate setting is a beautiful getaway from Manhattan. Alice Austen, much like many women photographers of her day, went unrecognized until her last days, and nearly died destitute. Her story, and that of her partner and family, is very interesting.
I’m giving this place five stars because it is beautiful, interesting, and full of heart. The docent was also kind and very knowledgeable. I do feel like Alice could be featured more—more stories or more of her photography? Or maybe much that isn’t available? What is there is still worth the hour it takes to go through the house and the tour.
Also offers beautiful gardens and views of Manhattan. Right on the water with lots of walking paths. Close to Snug Harbor, so you can make a half day or day of it. I drove, but the ferry ride over could make it even more fun.
Entrance fee was just over 10 dollars, so very reasonably priced. Lots of on street parking as well as a small lot in back.
They do events on the lawn, many free. Right now, as of May 2021, they are doing scheduled tours with individuals or households of five or less.
Not at the top of a NYC tourist list, but very worthy of a trip sometime.Written May 7, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Diane CTamworth, UK223 contributionsWe rode the Staten Ferry and enjoyed the great views of the Manhattan sky scraper landscape and The Statue of Liberty.
Once of the ferry we rode the bus to the Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk, we enjoyed a walk on the beach with the Verrazano Bridge as a backdrop, great feeling on the beach yet so close to Manhattan.
We enjoyed hotdogs from a stand on the way.
Great experience!!Written August 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SuzyQu15Brooklyn, NY1,539 contributionsVisited this house during the one day Christmas House Tour and Market. The house is located on beautiful grounds with a fantastic water view, which unfortunately was obscured by fog and rain on our visit. This colonial house was decorated for Christmas, with costumed guides available for questions. This is a self guided tour of two floors of the rather small house. Downstairs in the rustic basement vendors were selling various items. There were also some vendors in the Visitors Center. Unfortunately the market was not as large as I had hoped. However, the visit made for a nice afternoon and the $3 per person donation went to this very worthwhile fundraiser. A piece of history kept alive!Written December 5, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
