Top 5 Tips for Visiting Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Madigan Talmage-Bowers is a writer based in Denver, Colorado. She has also lived in Italy, San Francisco, and New York City, where she studied media theory at the New School. She loves introducing her kids to ancient history, local art, hiking trails, and new foods on adventures around the globe.
Madigan Talmage-Bowers is a writer based in Denver, Colorado. She has also lived in Italy, San Francisco, and New York City, where she studied media theory at the New School. She loves introducing her kids to ancient history, local art, hiking trails, and new foods on adventures around the globe.
Hi, I'm Madigan!Madigan Talmage-Bowers is a writer based in Denver, Colorado. She has also lived in Italy, San Francisco, and New York City, where she studied media theory at the New School. She loves introducing her kids to ancient history, local art, hiking trails, and new foods on adventures around the globe.
Hi, I'm Madigan!Madigan Talmage-Bowers is a writer based in Denver, Colorado. She has also lived in Italy, San Francisco, and New York City, where she studied media theory at the New School. She loves introducing her kids to ancient history, local art, hiking trails, and new foods on adventures around the globe.
1. Ride the ferry
From Manhattan, the best way to get to Snug Harbor is on the scenic—and free—Staten Island Ferry. Once you land, look for the S40 bus at terminal Gate D, which takes you right to the Snug Harbor entrance.
2. Pack a picnic
Picnicking is a popular tradition at Snug Harbor, with plenty of tables and grassy lawns to drop a blanket on. If you don't want to bring your own spread, sandwiches and salads are available at the Harbor Eats café (closed during the winter).
3. Stroll through the gardens
You can find a variety of gardens scattered around the Snug Harbor complex, each with its own theme. Stop and smell the roses at the Rose Garden, get lost in a fairy tale hedge maze at the Connie Gretz Secret Garden, or snap a selfie inside the Allée green tunnel.
4. Bring the kids
The Staten Island Children’s Museum is a top draw for families, with 40,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits and creative play spaces.
5. Catch a show
Snug Harbor boasts a robust lineup of live performances, from a free summer concert series to cutting-edge dance and theater through the Performing Arts Salon Saturdays (PASS) program. Check the website to see what’s playing.
Ways to Experience Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
