Staten Island

In 1609, Henry Hudson sailed through the Raritan River estuary and named this land “Staaten Eylandt,” the island of the States General. Today, that same island, the most overlooked of New York, is your next playground, a map of enigmas where every corner pulls you into the action. Investigate the mysteries hidden within the Remains of Fort Wadsworth, a bastion that has guarded the bay entrance for centuries, its walls holding military secrets waiting to be unearthed. Conquer the summit of Todt Hill, the highest point of New York’s five boroughs, and uncover the stories of opulence that float in its air. Discover what lies hidden among the evocative ruins of The New York City Farm Colony, a place where time seems to have stopped and every building whispers a past that begs to be revealed. Explore maritime history at the National Lighthouse Museum, where every lighthouse is a beacon of knowledge. Tour the Alice Austen House, a sanctuary of pioneering photography, and solve the visual riddles her work poses. Staten Island challenges you to go beyond the ferry. With cultural points of interest and challenges, are you ready to unearth the secrets of the forgotten borough?