Governors Island NYC - Sassy Mouth Travel

Swamp in the City being held on Governors Island was one of the biggest deciding factors of heading to Manhattan for the music festival. I am not sure what I thought the island looked like? Maybe a Governors mansion, or two? A dock? I couldn't of imagined 174 acres of undeveloped American history, complete with canons, trenches, decaying buildings (and ones being updated but respected!) its own GLAMPground, giant slides, food carts, DRINKS, a hammock lawn, lambs, and MORE. We weren't able to even see a fraction of the attractions this incredible little bit of a land, a 5 minute $3 ferry ride away from the New York City Metropolis, has to offer. I kept trying to relate it to things I knew...but it is unlike anything I've ever visited. As we sat there listening to Cajun music watching the array of rental bikes and pedestrians go by, it was easy to forget we were just a hop skip and jump away from the most amazing city in the world. But, everywhere you looked glimpses of the high rises and famous skyline could be spotted, even though we were walking through an green field with nothing but the sunshine and breeze around us. Saturday was madness, Sunday was much more relaxed. We even got to hit the Taco Stand, highly recommend 10/10. This entire activity was highly recommended, I'd go back to explore Governors Island more, and although it is referred to as Manhattans backyard, I will now be calling it NYC's Camground. Adding this Collective Retreats location to my to do list! Imagine waking up to the Statue of Liberty National Monument. OMG. Flip through for the photos of that glamping experience. Incredible. Comment on any photos with questions, I'll do my best to answer! XOXO Marisa Balletti-Lavoie Queen of Sass Craftsman Photographer www.sassymouth.net #sassymouth #sassymouthphoto #sassymouthlife #ctphotographer #newyorkcity #newyorkcitylife #nyphotographer #governorsisland #statueofliberty #NYC #nyclife #bold #fresh #original #independent #spirited #playful #sassy #sassymouthmagic