Biking Through History - The Governors Island Bicycle Tour
Ranger Brent leads a bike tour in front of Fort Jay
NPS Photo
Take a bicycle tour of Governors Island and see the island in a whole new way. The National Park Service invites you to join a Park Ranger or Volunteer on a bicycle tour highlighting the special events that took place on Governors Island and in New York Harbor throughout history. This project was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation through the generous support of the Coca-Cola Foundation, a Proud Partner of America's National Parks. The tour will last an hour and a half and is recommended for visitors 13 and older. The National Park Service has a limited number of bicycles for visitors to use while on the tour. Where: Meet at the gazebo in the parking lot across from Castle Williams on Governors Island. Yes. If you are in need of a bicycle for this program you may borrow one for free if you have a ticket. To get your free ticket, please stop by the bookstore on Governors Island between 10 am - 12:00 pm (the bookstore is on your left as you get off the boat at Soissons Dock). Free rentals are for this bicycle tour only and you will need to return the bicycle when the tour is finished or pay for the rental if you would like to keep it longer. What do I do after I get my free bicycle ticket? Meet at the gazebo in the parking lot across from Castle Williams at 12:15 pm and a Ranger will assist you in renting a bicycle for the tour. Can I go on this tour if I already have a bicycle? Yes. If you have a bicycle, you do not need a free ticket. Please meet at the gazebo in the parking lot across from Caslte Williams at 12:30pm. How many people can sign-up for this tour?
Visitors are encouraged to wear a bicycle helmet. |
Did You Know?
The first, last, and only shots fired in anger from Governors Island were directed at British naval ships as they invaded New York Harbor in mid-September of 1776.