Things to Do in Staten Island: 15 Local Favorites

Looking for the best things to do in Staten Island? This is the real local list, 15 genuine favorites from a Staten Island real estate agent who actually lives here, not a tourist copy paste. From the free Staten Island Ferry to the 2,800 acre Greenbelt, Snug Harbor, Historic Richmond Town, the FDR Boardwalk, Conference House Park, the Staten Island Zoo, the FerryHawks ballpark, Empire Outlets, Clove Lakes and Great Kills Parks, and the best Italian food and pizza in New York City, this is what living on Staten Island actually looks like. If you have ever wondered whether Staten Island is a place you would actually want to live, this walks you through the lifestyle, not just the sights. Here are the 15 best things to do in Staten Island, and why each one says something about living here: 1. The Staten Island Ferry, free and running 24/7, with the best skyline and Statue of Liberty views in all of New York City, and a daily commute option most cities would envy. 2. The Staten Island Greenbelt, 2,800 acres of protected forest and real hiking trails, proof you can live inside the city and still have nature out the back door. 3. Snug Harbor Cultural Center and its botanical gardens, a former sailors home turned into museums, gardens, and one of the best event spaces on the island. 4. Historic Richmond Town, a living colonial village that shows off how much real history is packed into the borough. 5. The FDR Boardwalk and South Beach, over two miles of waterfront for walking, biking, and summer nights by the water. 6. Conference House Park on the southern tip, where you get beaches, trails, and the only pre Revolutionary stone manor house in the city. 7. The Staten Island Zoo, a compact, family friendly zoo that locals grow up with and keep coming back to. 8. The FerryHawks ballpark at the St. George waterfront, cheap, fun minor league baseball with the skyline behind the outfield. 9. Empire Outlets, New York City's first outlet mall, right next to the ferry terminal with harbor views. 10. Clove Lakes Park, a central green oasis with lakes, paddle boats, and one of the best casual walks on the island. 11. Great Kills Park, a Gateway National Recreation Area spot with a marina, beaches, and wide open waterfront. 12. The food, where Staten Island quietly serves some of the best pizza and old school Italian in all of New York City. 13-15. The Staten Island Mall, the Alice Austen House, and the National Lighthouse Museum, three more stops that round out a full weekend here. FREE Staten Island Living Guide with neighborhoods, price bands, and a commute map: https://ranolarealestate.com/living-i... Call or text me directly at 917-905-2541 if you are thinking about moving to Staten Island and want honest advice on which neighborhood actually fits your life. Joseph Ranola | Bridge and Boro Team at Real Broker Associate Broker serving Staten Island and Brooklyn with 97 five star Google reviews. Chapters: 0:00 The real local list 0:47 1. The free Staten Island Ferry 1:38 2. The Staten Island Greenbelt 2:25 3. Snug Harbor and the botanical gardens 3:06 4. Historic Richmond Town 3:49 5. FDR Boardwalk and South Beach 4:26 6. Conference House Park 5:10 7. Staten Island Zoo 5:47 8. The FerryHawks ballpark 6:28 9. Empire Outlets 7:01 10. Clove Lakes Park 7:37 11. Great Kills Park 8:10 12. The food: pizza and Italian 8:54 13-15. The Mall, Alice Austen House, and Lighthouse Museum 10:19 Why Staten Island is a great place to live Common questions answered: What are the best things to do in Staten Island? The free ferry, the Greenbelt, Snug Harbor, Historic Richmond Town, the boardwalk, and the food scene top most local lists, and this video walks through 15 of them. Is Staten Island worth visiting? Yes, between the skyline views, the parks, the history, and the pizza, you can easily fill a full weekend without leaving the borough. Is the Staten Island Ferry really free? Yes, it runs 24/7 at no cost and gives you some of the best Statue of Liberty and skyline views in the city. What is there to do in Staten Island with family? The zoo, the FerryHawks ballpark, the boardwalk, Clove Lakes Park, and Historic Richmond Town are all easy, family friendly days out. Is Staten Island a good place to live? For people who want space, parks, real neighborhoods, and a shorter path to homeownership while staying in New York City, it is one of the best values in the five boroughs. This video is general local and real estate information, not financial or legal advice. #StatenIsland #ThingsToDoInStatenIsland #StatenIslandNY #StatenIslandRealEstate #MovingToStatenIsland #NYCLiving #StatenIslandFerry #SnugHarbor #LivingInStatenIsland #NewYorkCity