It’s hard to believe that Governors Island is just a quick ferry ride away. It’s my favorite weekend summer destination, in the city (it’s only open on the weekends). It’s the perfect place to havea day away from the hustle and bustle and crazy traffic jams, without having to go very far. They always have different events (like the Jazz Age Lawn Party), but it’s also nice to just rent a bike and ride around the island. Right now they have Fête Paradiso, a vintage carnival featuring rides from the late 19th and 20th century that are both beautiful and creepy. It’s definitely worth checking out, so make sure to get to the island before September 29th, when it closes for the season!