#1 NYC's Little Island

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The Little Island in New York City is the newest attraction free to the public, thanks to the philanthropic efforts of a billionaire couple. It opened on May 21, 2021, and visitors started pouring in to experience what this man-made island has to offer. My wife and I visited the place in July 2021. Here are our takeaways.

Historic location. Pier 54 was originally the place where the boats of the infamous Titanic tragedy survivors had docked. The British Lusitania ocean liner also departed from this pier, only to be sunk by a German submarine that killed more than a thousand passengers and crew during World War I.

Time. The public space is open daily from 6:00 AM onwards, 365 days rain or shine unless there is a severe weather condition. You must register online if you are planning to visit starting at 12:00 PM and onwards. Registration is not required between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. There is no time limit to stay. If you want to avoid the crowd, go there in the morning.


Don't forget your camera or smartphone. This place is Instagram-worthy! In every direction inside and outside of the island is an excellent spot to take a photo. For better shots even without a filter, go there either early morning or close to sunset. The worst time to take pictures is during midday or early afternoon. Some of our favorite spots include the Southwest Overlook, The Amph, Main Lawn, and in front of the "tulip pot" structures supporting the island.

Bring the essentials
Cityscape on the background
. On a typical sunny day, make sure to bring water, a picnic mat, and food, especially if you plan on staying longer or you will be there around lunchtime or dinner. Food and drinks on the island are a little bit pricey.

Watch a program in the Amph. Between August and September, the Island treats the public with free performances. Make sure to check their calendar of shows before you go. Other shows are ticketed at affordable prices. When we went there, there was an awesome performance on beatboxing and mimes free of charge!

Overall, Little Island is worth visiting due to its beauty, artistic treats, and surrounding landscapes. Take advantage of the experiences this place has to offer whenever you visit the Big Apple! For more details, visit the Little Island website.

Location: New York, NY 10014, USA

Comments

  1. NancyAugust 13, 2021 at 3:28 PM

    Good job! Sounds like a nice place to visit!

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    1. Grand PachecoAugust 14, 2021 at 12:40 PM

      Thanks, Nancy! My teenage son would also like to visit the place. I hope this post will get him more excited! (-:

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