Take the Ferry to Snug Harbor in Staten Island

Snug Harbor Hedge Maze

Looking for something completely different to do in New York City? How about a trip to Staten Island? Take a 25 minute ferry ride-worth the trip just for this- and go take a look at Snug Harbor. This out-of-the-way New York destination was the former home to elderly sailors.

Today the sprawling 83 acres of Snug Harbor is the home to a wonderful collection of 19th century Greek revival buildings.  Visit art museums here and a relaxing, well-tended botanical garden.

Have fun getting lost, and found, in a traditional hedge maze, and enjoy a visit to a rare, but exquisite, Chinese garden. Not to mention the wonderful, panoramic views of New York Harbor and some of Manhattan’s most iconic skyscrapers in an unforgettable view of New York’s skyline from a less well-known point of view.