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Area: 59 square miles
Population: 491,000+
Travel Time From Times Square: 30 minutes

With so much to do in such a verdant, multifaceted borough, Staten Island proves an original destination worth exploring for any New York visitor. Ride the Staten Island Ferry for scenic views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and disembark in St. George, a neighborhood of art galleries, bars and the St. George Theatre. A short walk south, Little Sri Lanka bursts with flavor in the neighborhood of Tompkinsville. Here, you can savor mouthwatering (and spicy) cuisine, and shop at exotic grocers for fruits and teas. History buffs will enjoy the Alice Austen House’s vintage photos of Staten Island, or escaping into colonial times at Historic Richmond Town, with over 50 acres of colonial homes, civic buildings, a blacksmith shop and general store.

Spring Highlights:
Historic Richmond Town | historicrichmondtown.org | 718-351-1611
Come spring, this quaint town hosts wine-and-cheese festivals and a chili cook-off.

Killmeyer’s Old Bavarian Inn | killmeyers.com | 718-984-1202
Sip on brews from Germany and Austria while indulging in potato pancakes and schnitzel.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden | snug-harbor.org | 718-448-2500
This 83-acre property includes the Tuscan Garden, modeled after the Villa Gamberaia gardens in Florence, Italy.

South Fin Grill | southfingrill.com | 718-447-7679
Enjoy a wide variety of seafood and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Staten Island Yankees | milb.com | 718-720-9265
Cheer on the team in hopes of a seventh New York–Penn League Championship.

To help you navigate the borough, see our list of must-visit locations, below.

Little Sri Lanka: Dine on mouthwatering (and spicy) cuisine, shop at exotic grocers and pick up some sweets for the free ferry ride home from Staten Island.
St. George: Discover great art, architecture and other hidden gems just beyond the ferry terminal on Staten Island.

Remember to check back for updates, as our team continues to search the borough for the best Staten Island has to offer. For more information, visit statenislandusa.com.