What to do on governors island and randall’s island -- new york magazine - nymag

What to do on governors island and randall’s island -- new york magazine - nymag

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GOVERNORS ISLAND _Open weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; govisland.com._ ARTSY HAPPENINGS: The return of the Figment Interactive Sculpture Garden, which now includes a full-scale replica of Lady


Liberty’s head (June 9 through September 23). OTHER NEW ATTRACTIONS: The 200-year-old Castle Williams, open to the public for the first time ever. Tower access is by tour only; tickets are


available on a first-come, first-served basis. _CADDYSHACK_ MOMENT: Play a free round of putt-putt on an eight-hole arcade-themed miniature golf course. REFUEL ON …: Brooklyn Summer Ale and


bluepoint oysters at the new Little Eva’s beer garden. RAIN PLAN: Check out Cooper-Hewitt’s indoor exhibition “Graphic Design—Now in Production” in Building 110. NAIL THE TIMING: See how


baseball games were played 150 years ago when the Gotham Base Ball Club of New York hosts matchups June 2, 16; July 14, 28; and August 25. RANDALLS ISLAND _Open daily 6 a.m. to midnight;


randallsisland.org._ ARTSY HAPPENINGS: Five new public artworks from FLOW.12, including life-size aluminum cutouts of Jesse Owens, Jimi Hendrix, and Robert Moses (June 2 through October 31).


OTHER NEW ATTRACTIONS: The 103rd Street Footbridge, newly reopened following a two-year renovation involving new lights, 24-hour security cameras, and fresh paint. _CADDYSHACK_ MOMENT:


Practice your swing in one of 82 hitting stalls ($10 for 65 balls or $14 for 110 balls, plus a $14 tee fee). REFUEL ON …: Beer, wings, and foosball at the Golf Center’s Beer Garden &


Grill. RAIN PLAN: Linger on the newly resurfaced bike-and-pedestrian path beneath the Hell Gate Bridge. NAIL THE TIMING: Track and field superstars compete in the Adidas Grand Prix on June


9; the Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, and Girl Talk play the Catalpa Music Festival on July 28 and 29.