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<\/a>Ferry Dock Approaching Governors Island<\/p>\nGovernors Island has been open to the public since 2010 but this was my first visit to the famous island in New York Harbor. The visit was long overdue! \u00a0The island is a 172 acre small-town oasis in the middle of The Big Apple. \u00a0Governors Island had a long military history under the administration of the U.S Army. \u00a0From 1966 through 1996, the island was a United States Coast Guard base. \u00a0Governors island had been closed to the general public for two centuries. \u00a0Today, the island is being developed into a park and ‘public space’ for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n
The views of the Manhattan and New Jersey skyline were spectacular even on a gray day. \u00a0Twice a year, Governors Island hosts the Jazz Age Lawn Party and we were lucky to pick this weekend to be a small part of it. \u00a0The Lawn Party is a 1920s dance party and everyone attends in 1920s costumes. \u00a0There is live music, Charleston dance instruction, dancing to ‘Jazz Age’ music, food, and even a speakeasy.<\/p>\n In another section of the island we found The Fete Paradiso. \u00a0This was a special interactive exhibit which showcased a rare collection of vintage French carnival rides and attractions. \u00a0The rides date from the late 1800s to early 1900s and were open to the public to enjoy. \u00a0We had a blast!!<\/p>\n<\/a>Watching the Boats in NY Harbor<\/p>\n<\/a>The Staten Island Ferry and A Water Taxi<\/p>\n<\/a>Trying On Hats<\/p>\n<\/a>Waiting<\/p>\n<\/a>Dancing<\/p>\n<\/a>The Music Man<\/p>\n<\/a>Keep Pedaling!<\/p>\n<\/a>Hold On!<\/p>\n