New York City · Neighborhood
Staten Island
Reached by the free Staten Island Ferry; served by the Staten Island Railway rather than the subway.
- Attractions
- 3
- Places to eat
- 3
- Hotels
- 1
Things to do in Staten Island
Landmarks, museums and viewpoints in and around this neighborhood.
National Lighthouse Museum
Small museum on the site of the former US Lighthouse Depot at St. George, steps from the ferry. Admission about $7.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
83-acre campus of Greek Revival buildings, museums and gardens — the grounds are free to walk.
Staten Island Zoo
Compact, family-friendly zoo in West Brighton known for its serpentarium. Check the zoo's site for the current ticket price.
Landmark · NearbyStatue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical statue on Liberty Island, a gift from France and a symbol of freedom.
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Where to eat
Restaurants, bakeries and bars locals and visitors both turn up for.
Theaters and shows
Stages within walking distance.
Theater · NearbyMadison Square Garden
The world's most famous arena, above Penn Station. — 20789 seats
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Theater · NearbyNew Amsterdam Theatre
A restored 1903 Art Nouveau house on 42nd Street. — 1702 seats
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Theater · NearbyLyric Theatre
Broadway's largest theatre by seat count, on 42nd Street. — 1622 seats
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Theater · NearbyMajestic Theatre
One of Broadway's largest houses, on Shubert Alley's block. — 1645 seats
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Shopping
Stores, markets and specialty shops worth a detour.
Shopping · NearbyWestfield World Trade Center
Shopping beneath the Oculus, inside Calatrava's white ribbed hall. — Shopping Center
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Shopping · NearbyBloomingdale's SoHo
A smaller, fashion-forward Bloomingdale's on Broadway downtown. — Department Store
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Shopping · NearbyNike SoHo
Five floors of sport in SoHo, with trial courts and a treadmill studio. — Flagship Boutique
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Shopping · NearbyEssex Market
A Lower East Side food market with eight decades of immigrant history. — Market
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Where to stay
Hotels in and around this neighborhood.