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Snug Harbor Cultural Center

1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-448-2500
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Museums
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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

If you or your kids like sailing ships then you will enjoy a trip out to this place which was once a retirement home for sailors. Lovely old colonial style buildings one of which is a museum on the theme of sailing. Be warned it closes early (around 5pm) so be sure to check out the times before going. This... More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Snug is one of those best kept secrets on Staten Island. We walk through almost weekly, as we live nearby. The grounds are beautifully kept and there are several museums and things to do on the site. We love it to much, we got married there in 2011!

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East Brunswick, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

If I meet another tourist who thinks they are cool because they took the staten island ferry and then the next one back - think I will scream. Ferrry - great especially at night in the back. BUT if you are coming out in the day - especially a nice day for God's sake do not be a sheep and... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Snug Harbor was originally built to be a home for retired seamen, and its conversion into Staten Island's pre-eminent cultural center has been a long slow process. Over the years, I have seen the results of the renovation efforts come to completion here and there, and the obvious pride and excitement on the part of the people responsible for this... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

I found Snug Harbor when looking for a Botanical Garden to have my wedding. This place is just beautiful! The many gardens, old sailor homes, the ponds and greenery is just a wonderful way to relax for an afternoon. I ended up getting married here in May 2012 in the Tuscan Garden and had the reception onsite at the Grand... More

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Staten Island, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

Snug Harbor is a must go to place during Spring or Fall. The gardens are stunning and it's so relaxing. My boyfriend and I frequent picnic there and take nice long walks. The landscapes are so well kept and it's hard to resist taking a couple of pictures. There's also a couple of buildings that showcase artwork from local or... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Gorgeous botanical gardens, art galleries, live concerts, great history of sailors... definitely an experience not to be missed!!

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Lutherville, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Our favorites here include the profoundly beautiful Chinese Scholar's Garden and the Staten Island Botanical Garden. You can also frequently find interesting art exhibits here as well as musical concerts. It's a shame that Cafe Botanica no longer has a presence here: it was a great place to have a sandwich or salad after working up an appetite from roaming... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

Not only is this a great venue for weddings and cultural events, it has the New York Chinese Scholar's Garden, and an organic farm. Our tour group got a tour of the main building where the "aged and decrepit" sailors once lived, including "shin bone alley". The Scholar's Garden is not like anything you would expect to see at this... More

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Webster, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

My cousin was married in the garden so beautiful the reception hall amazing. Every English style garden. When she walked between the large fountains it was like watching a movie. So beautiful

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