Staten Island is a place, which is situated nearby some most famous and busiest cities of United States or its better to say World like New York City and Manhattan. But the charm of this place is calmness, and a kind of peace feeling. The Staten Island provides with amenities of world class cities, but at the same time it lets you stay here with ease, without hustle and bustle of metropolitans.



Regular Attractions for Everyone

There are several places in Staten Island, which can be ideal for people during their leisure time. Staten Island's leisure facilities even attract people from nearby cities during weekends and holidays. One can find several things to do here, that too according to their own choices and mood. Beautiful Picturesque greenery spread over several acres of land, exclusive wildlife view at Staten Island Zoo, heritage monuments of historical importance, world fame Staten Island ferry ride, and museums attract global tourists and people living in and around Staten Islands.

Places of Indulgence during Leisure

Some famous time pass acts of Staten Islanders apart from these above described activities are Golfing, Fishing and Music & Arts. Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier is one of the longest in New York City. The Fishing Pier open in 2003, is 835 foot long. The unique design, shape and length make it unique and exclusive. Bronze medallions fixed alongside walkway illustrate different types of marine life. Restrooms and fish cleaning stations ensure pleasant and comfortable fishing experience. The most important and positive point is that this Fishing Pier is open year round. One can enjoy this experience anytime during year.

Staten Island Golf Courses

Staten Island has several Golf Courses of "Gold Standard" in New York City, which provides unique and world class golfing experience to Golf lovers. LaTourette Golf Course stretched over 6700 yards of beautiful and magnificent hilly terrains, South Shore Country Club Golf Course stretched over 6000 yards with well manicured greens, and Silver Lake Golf Course located within Silver Lake Park are crown's of Staten Island serving the golf enthusiasts residents of Staten Island and neighboring areas.

Apart from these facilities, Island also offers several other facilities for Music & Arts lovers. We'll cover them later.