Bona Ventura

Livingston, Staten Island · New York City

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and New York Chinese Scholar's Garden

ParkLocal favourite

Greek Revival retirement home for sailors (1830s) turned arts campus, with a walled Chinese Scholar's Garden built by artisans from Suzhou. Locals picnic here; tourists ride the ferry and turn straight back.

Address
1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours
Grounds open daily; garden closed Monday (check snug-harbor.org)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 2 h
Price
Tier estimated; admission not verified in this research, check the official site
Price level
$

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Good to know

  • S40 bus from the St. George ferry terminal takes about 10 minutes
  • The Chinese Scholar's Garden has a small entry fee; grounds are free
  • Staten Island Museum is also on campus

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