Visitors can explore the 22-acre Governors Island National Monument, overseen by the National Park Service, and learn about the island's military history. Today, it has been transformed into a beautiful public park that serves as a popular tourist destination throughout the summer and early autumn months. The island was historically closed to the public for nearly two centuries, when it was used as an important base for the United States Army and Coast Guard. Governors Island is a charming 172-acre island within New York Harbor, located between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn within the Buttermilk Channel.
