Five things you probably don’t know about on Governor’s Island

The far end of Governor’s Island. Really, people. Don’t miss this.

It’s so easy to think of Governor’s Island as just a nice picnic place — no cars allowed, free ferry rides for IDNYC members, and spectacular views of NYC’s skyline as well as Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, and the comings and goings of cruise ships.

It’s also easy to think of it only as a place for crazy art people and projects, wild theater productions, and…