Governors Island sits just across from Brooklyn at the Southern tip of Manhattan Island.
Guests can enjoy tree-lined grassy expanses and explore colonial brick buildings. The island has restaurants, clubs, and campgrounds on it as well, making it an easy place to go for an afternoon or overnight.
Sometimes inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places. Take the humble bridge. How much thought do we give to a thing that simply transports us from one place to another? Necessity and practicality are words rarely associated with beauty, but our selection of 10 of the world’s best bridges could make you see these majestic structures through new eyes.