Staten Island Hotels

Staten Island is the most suburban of the five boroughs of New York City. Although still predominantly residential in nature, the borough has changed significantly since the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in 1964.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area is in Metro New York. This 26,607 acre park has four separate areas located in three boroughs of New York City and on Sandy Hook in central New Jersey.

Take the ferry here from Manhattan for a spectacular (and free!) view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. The beaches on the north east shore are nice. RuthAnn H.

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If you like New York style pizza, go eat at Denino's Pizzeria. The pizza, calamari, and wings are great! Whitney B.

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Well worth a visit if you are in new York and have time. The Staten Island ferry is worth the trip in its own right for the free views of the statue of liberty. If you have time to spend on the island, catch a bus to visit Alice Austin House - it's a world away from the bustle of Manhatten. Andy G.More Staten Island Tips  GeckoGo