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Top Attractions in Staten Island

1. Staten Island Zoo

Zoos

West Brighton

The zoo has evolved into an animal sanctuary, using the venue to educate as well as entertain visitors - especially…

2. Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Speciality Museums

Randall Manor

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The Noble Collection is unique, dedicated to a mid-Twentieth Century artist who roamed New York on a floating studio to…

3. Fort Wadsworth

Historic Sites

Now a National Park, the former military base is considered a hidden gem within the five NYC boroughs.

4. Postcards-The The Staten Island September 11 Memorial

Monuments & Statues

New Brighton

Inside the structure, the Sept. 11, 2001 deceased from Staten Island are commemorated.

5. Richmond County Bank Ballpark

Arenas & Stadiums

St. George

It overlooks the NY Harbor and its a very modern stadium.

6. Historic Richmond Town

History Museums

Lighthouse Hill

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This historic town is situated in the direct center of Staten Island.

7. Staten Island Children's Museum

Children's Museums

Randall Manor

Each area is designed to test young children about exploration is those different environments.

8. Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

Beaches

The boardwalk was recently rebuilt and repaired after being destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.

9. New York Chinese Scholar's Garden

Gardens

Randall Manor

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Set on the grounds of Snug Harbor, the Chinese Scholar's Garden is the only authentic such garden on the East Coast.

10. Empire Outlets

Shopping Malls

St. George

EO opened in May and is not yet fully operating.

11. High Rock Park

Parks • Forests

Located on the highest point in the eastern United States.

12. Flagship Brewing Company

Breweries

Held at Flagship Brewery, the event was both indoors and outdoors and offered an opportunity for locals, visitors and…

13. Alice Austen House Museum & Garden

Historic Sites

Shore Acres

This is the restored home of Alice Austen, one of America's first female photographers.

14. National Lighthouse Museum

Historic Sites • Lighthouses

St. George

The national Lighthouse Museum tells the story of the history of lightkeeping throughout the country at the site where…

15. St. George Theatre

Theatres

St. George

This theatre, reminiscent of the gilded age, is fully restored and active for performances including music, comedy and…

16. Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor

Speciality Museums

Randall Manor

Now, in its new location at Snug Harbor, the Staten Island Museum clearly displays the influence of the professional…

17. Staten Island Mall

Shopping Malls

New Springville

A Dave & Busters, 12 new dining options including a Shake Shack and a 3 level parking garage which plans to open by…

18. TCS New York City Marathon

Sporting Events

Shore Acres

Crossing the finish line in Central Park is the ultimate reward for every athlete.

19. Noble Maritime Collection

Speciality Museums

Randall Manor

The pictures depict the dismantling of derelict sailing vessels that had been abandoned on the west shore of Staten…

20. Staten Island Greenbelt

Parks

The Staten Island Greenbelt is preserved open space in central Staten Island , three times the size of Central Park in…

21. Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

Art Museums

Lighthouse Hill

In the middle of middle class houses in a middle class Staten Island neighborhood, this building appears to be a…

22. The Conference House

Historic Sites

Tottenville

at the southern tip of Staten Island, of New York City & of New York State - is one of the oldest houses in the city.

23. Seguine Mansion

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Prince's Bay

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He donated the house to the New York City and has become one of the Historical Houses managed by the Parks Department…

24. Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

The preserve is managed to retain its unique ecology and to provide educational and recreational opportunities for…

25. Borough Hall Staten Island

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Park Hill

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This grand building house most of the borough's political offices and department.

26. Willowbrook Park

Parks

27. Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Recreation Area

National Parks • Hiking Trails

Shore Acres

This facility is home to and shared by the United States Coast Guard, the United States Army, the United States Navy…

28. Blue Heron Park

Parks

Huguenot

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the park it seems is named after a bird that calls this habitat its home by the marsh.

29. Freshkills Park

Parks

Chelsea

The transformation from toxic garbage dump to the largest park in New York City is scheduled to take about 25 years to…

30. Garibaldi-Meucci Museum

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Park Hill

the founder of the italian republic lived on staten island for a while in the late 1850's and the house has memorobilia.

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