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New York City's Governors Island has officially extended its summer evening hours for visitors to watch the sunset!
SoisĀsons LandĀing on Governors Island, one of the best spots in the city to watch the sunĀset, will remain open late every night of the week through OctoĀberĀ 31. SoisĀsons LandĀing will be open untilĀ 10:00PM SunĀday through ThursĀday, and untilĀ 11:00PM FriĀdays and SatĀurĀdays. Food and drink are available on the island.
According to the official website, evening ferĀries to GovĀerĀnors Island run from the BatĀtery MarĀitime BuildĀing in LowĀer ManĀhatĀtan, with the last pubĀlic ferĀry over to the Island departĀing atĀ 8:15PM SunĀday through ThursĀday andĀ 9:15PM. FriĀday and SatĀurĀday. The last ferĀry off of the Island departs atĀ 10:00PM. SunĀday through ThursĀday andĀ 11:00PM. FriĀday and SatĀurĀday. While SoisĀsons LandĀing will be open untilĀ 10:00PM, all othĀer areas on GovĀerĀnors Island will close at regĀuĀlarĀly postĀed pubĀlic hoursāāā10:00PM on FriĀdays and SatĀurĀdays through SepĀtemĀberĀ 3, andĀ 6:00PM SunĀday through Thursday.Ā
Check out the Soissons Landings amenities below:
Taco Vista:Ā ClasĀsic MexĀiĀcan menu includĀing tacos, burĀriĀtos, queĀsadilĀlas, craft beer, and marĀgarĀiĀtas with aĀ casuĀal dinĀing area and waterĀfront views. Open WednesĀday through SunĀday fromĀ 11:00AM-10:00PM.
Island OysĀter:Ā AĀ unique outĀdoor desĀtiĀnaĀtion for easyĀgoĀing sumĀmer seafood, tropĀiĀcal cockĀtails, and panoramĀic views. Open WednesĀday through SunĀday fromĀ 12:00PM toĀ 10:00PM.
Gitano Island:Ā AĀ brand-new restauĀrant and beach club from Grupo Gitano feaĀturĀing an extenĀsive cockĀtail menu, modĀern MexĀiĀcan cuisine, dance floors, and regĀuĀlar live events. Open SunĀday through ThursĀday fromĀ 12Ā toĀ 10PM and FriĀday and SatĀurĀday fromĀ 12:00PM toĀ 11:00PM.
QCĀ NYĀ Spa:Ā Guests can unwind with more thanĀ 20Ā wellĀness expeĀriĀences includĀing masĀsages, saunas, steam rooms, water therĀaĀpies, and more, along with two infinĀiĀty spa pools overĀlookĀing the LowĀer ManĀhatĀtan skyĀline. Open SunĀday through ThursĀday fromĀ 10:00AM toĀ 10:00PM and FriĀday and SatĀurĀday fromĀ 10:00AM toĀ 11:00PM
Reserve ferĀry tickĀets atĀ wwwā.govāisālandā.org/āferryĀ in advance of your trip. Face covĀerĀings conĀtinĀue to be required on Trust-operĀatĀed ferĀries.