The North Shore is the most economically and ethnically diverse section of Staten Island.  Loaded with trendy cafes,  restaurants and has a vibrant visual and performing arts culture .   And it is best served by public transportation with the Staten Island Rapid Transit and all local buses culminate at the St. George ferry terminal. ​Important landmarks and points of interest located on the North Shore are The Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island Borough Hall, Alice Austen House, Fort Wadsworth, St. George Coast Guard Station, Sailors' Snug Harbor, The New York Chinese Scholar's Garden, Staten Island FerryHawks Stadium, Garibaldi Memorial, Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Staten Island Zoo, St. George Theatre, Staten Island Children's Museum, Silver Lake Park, Clove Lakes Park, 911 Post Cards Memorial and a public golf course.