ST GEORGE THEATRE

Just a 10-minute walk up the hill from the Staten Island ferry terminal, the St George remains a little-known jewel in a rarely visited corner of the city. Opened in 1929 as a grand movie palace, the theatre’s magnificent interiors reflect a mix of baroque and Italian neoclassical design elements, replete with chandeliers and frescoes. In the early 2000s, it narrowly avoided demolition when a local woman and her two daughters started a non-profit organisation and bought the neglected venue, restoring this glorious showpiece. Stop by the box office during business hours for a free tour, and maybe stay for a show before hopping on the ferry back to Manhattan. 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island. stgeorgetheatre.com