The historical city of Staten Island awaits you
Take a holiday to Staten Island and enjoy the area's museums, history and art galleries. This city is well-known for its island views and boating. Statue of Liberty and Madison Square Garden are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Staten Island
Do you want to discover things to do while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Staten Island a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Keansburg Amusement Park (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Luna Park (8.9 mi / 14.4 km)
- Sunset Park (9 mi / 14.6 km)
- New York Aquarium (9.1 mi / 14.7 km)
- Prospect Park Zoo (11.4 mi / 18.3 km)
- Marine Park Golf Course (12.5 mi / 20.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Staten Island
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Staten Island is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Central Park (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
- Bryant Park (14.9 mi / 23.9 km)
- New York Harbor (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
- Coney Island Beach (7.8 mi / 12.6 km)
- Bensonhurst Park (7.9 mi / 12.7 km)
- Keansburg Beach (8.9 mi / 14.4 km)
How to get to and around Staten Island
Fly into Linden, NJ (LDJ), the closest airport, located 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), which is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) away.
You can get around Staten Island by catching a ride on the metro at Oakwood Heights Station, Bay Terrace Station or New Dorp Station.