What Staten Island Is Famous For

Staten Island (Richmond County, NYC) is known for:

• Staten Island Ferry: Free, 25-min ride (Whitehall–St. George); iconic Statue of Liberty, harbor, skyline views. 22M riders/year.
• Fresh Kills Landfill: Once world's largest (2,200 acres); closed 2001; becoming Freshkills Park (2,700 acres, 3× Central Park).
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center: 83-acre campus: Staten Island Museum, Children's Museum, Botanical Garden, performing arts, Greek Revival buildings.
• South Beach / Midland Beach / Cedar Grove Beach: Boardwalks, fishing pier, recreation — "Riviera of NYC."
• Historic Richmond Town: Living history village — 30+ restored 17th–19th c. buildings (courthouse, school, print shop).
• Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge: Longest suspension span in Americas (4,260 ft); connects to Brooklyn (1964).
• Green space: 12,300+ acres parks — Greenbelt, Conference House Park, Clay Pit Ponds.

Often called "the forgotten borough" — but rich in nature, history, and skyline views.