10 Ultra-Cool Islands in New York Worth Checking Out

Look, Manhattan is great and all,

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GOVERNOR’S ISLAND

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ROOSEVELT ISLAND

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THREE SISTERS ISLAND

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RANDALLS & WARD ISLANDS

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LITTLE ISLAND

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FIRE ISLAND

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HEART ISLAND

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DARK ISLAND

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WELLESLEY ISLAND

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ROCK ISLAND

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10 Ultra-Cool Islands in New York Worth Checking Out

GESINE STROSS/CONTRIBUTOR

Look, Manhattan is great and all,

but did you know there are actually multiple islands around New York State that are just as fun to visit? Here, 10 islands in New York to visit now.

GOVERNOR’S ISLAND

Once a former military base, this tree-lined oasis is now a lush public space with plenty of activities for adventure-seekers, history buffs & chill types.

ANGELA WEISS

1

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

The island sits between Manhattan & Queens and offers visitors plenty of things to do, places to eat & ways to relax—all while being mere minutes away from Manhattan.

BEN GABBE

2

THREE SISTERS ISLAND

Want a spectacular view of Niagara Falls minus the crowds? Three Sisters Island is comprised of 3 small islands with stunning views of the rapids.

ANDREY SULITSKY

3

RANDALLS & WARD ISLANDS

Right in the middle of Manhattan, the Bronx & Queens, the island is home to a ton of recreational facilities, bikeways & pathways.

GONZALO MARROQUIN/STRINGER

4

LITTLE ISLAND

The newest—& by far the smallest—NYC island, Little Island is a new public space offering live music, food trucks & 2.4 acres of open areas to unwind.

ANGELA WEISS/CONTRIBUTOR

5

FIRE ISLAND

Fire Island is a prime vacation spot less than 2 hours away from NYC. This pretty destination is home to pristine beaches, nature walks & quaint shops.

GESINE STROSS/CONTRIBUTOR

6

HEART ISLAND

This spectacular destination is located in Alexandria & is a part of the Thousand Islands, an archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada–US border.

ONASILL/FLICKR

7

DARK ISLAND

The island is home to Singer Castle, which offers accommodation options, hidden passageways, artifacts & 20th century architecture.

JOHN CHAMBERS/FLICKR

8

WELLESLEY ISLAND

Wellesley Island is also a part of the impressive Thousand Islands archipelago. And with about 432 campsites, this large island is a must for campers.

NYS PARKS & SITES/FLICKR

9

ROCK ISLAND

Another Thousand Islands favorite is Rock Island. Its star attraction—Rock Island Lighthouse —gives you a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River.

KARL AGRE/FLICKR

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