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Come sail away with me! Thats the message youll be getting when you stop in at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Islands north shore. Originally built as a retirement home for sailors, the Snug Harbor community quickly grew to become one of the citys most prominent cultural institutions. Comprised of over 83-acres and 28 historic buildings, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center houses features some of the citys most important social and cultural groups. From the Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences to the Newhouse Center for the Contemporary Arts, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center is brimming with inspiration! A beautiful tourist attraction for travelers of all ages and backgrounds, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center is located just 60 minutes south of the George Washington Bridge. Previous Action Car Rentals in New York City customers highly recommended stopping in for a visit, so why wait! Plan to sail away to this former marine retirement village today!

A Cultural Jewel for Involved Travelers

The Snug Harbor Cultural Center is an important part of New York Citys past, present and future. Originally willed to the city by Robert Randall for the care of aged, decrepit and worn-out seamen, the Snug Harbor center is a true slice of nautical history. Relocated in 1831 from Manhattan to Staten Island, Snug Harbor opened its first public building in 1833. More buildings were quickly added providing the harbors residents with a chapel, music hall and a handful of dormitories. By 1965 the City Landmarks Preservation Commission stepped in, designating six of the sites structures as official landmarks. Numerous battles of real estate on the site ensued until the city maintained sole possession of it during the early 1970s. In December of 1974 the Snug Harbor Cultural Center committee was appointed and doors were opened to the public just two years later. Over 250,000 people visit this impressive community annual now, enjoying the centers many amenities and programs. Top attractions at the site include the Beaux-Arts style Music Hall built in 1892, New Yorks largest Botanical Garden and the John A. Noble Maritime Art Collection. The site also boasts the first and only classical Chinese Garden in the United States. Action Car Rentals in New York City highly recommends spending an afternoon inside this stunning establishment as it offers travelers an intimate look at New York Citys amazing multi-cultural mosaic.

Keep your Kids Interested with Exciting Activities at Snug Harbor

Having trouble entertaining your kids while vacationing in NYC? The Snug Harbor Cultural Center has you covered! Children of all ages enjoy participating in the centers endless string of activities, not to mention the hands-on programs. Top activities at the center include visual arts presentations in the nationally acclaimed Sculpture Gardens and the dance/movement program Moving Through. Children can also learn about the shapes and structures of the harbors buildings through the Pediments and Porticoes program. Numerous summer programs are also available for local Action Car Rentals in New York City customers.

Infusing your upcoming New York City vacation with an eclectic mix of culture and art is easy at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center so why wait! Plan to stop by during your upcoming Action Car Rentals in New York City rental period! Center grounds are open daily during daylight hours and normally close at 5pm. Specific buildings may maintain different hours so remember to call ahead for more information. Admission to the grounds is free for all Action Car Rentals in New York City customers. Admission will be charged for performing arts presentation and at the Newhouse Center. To learn more about the Snug Harbor Cultural Center please call 1-718-448-2500. The center is located at 1000 Richmond Terrace on Staten Island. A caf is conveniently located on the grounds as well as handicapped accessible attractions.

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