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    Roosevelt Island

    810 Reviews
    #81 of 1,205 things to do in New York City
    Nature & Parks, Islands
    New York City, NY
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Peaceful Island

    For the cost of a subway ride take the Roosevelt Island tram to the island and experience a totally different vibe. During the tram ride enjoy great views of the iconic "feelin' groovy" 59th Street Bridge. Once on the island, walk South and take in...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank nontweeter
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Quiet extension of Manhattan

    Spend a perfect fun day outside the hustle of the city. There are so many things to do on the island. Start by taking the tram over for an aerial view instead of the subway. Walk/run/bike along the East River, or around the entire island....More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank A_Wanderluster
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A Haven

    Take the Cable Car. Make your way to the Four Freedoms Park. Truly peaceful, could take a picnic. Learn about the Hospital. See Buildings such UN, from a different perspective

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank philip m
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Oasis of calm

    Cable car to the island was great, superb views. The island is so calming after the busyness of the city.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Local_lass20
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Hidden gem in the East River

    After reading a little about this island after a previous trip, we made it a point to visit on our recent trip. We took the fun Roosevelt Island Tramway from Manhattan (bonus: you can use your subway fare card) to the island and then back....More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Sarah F
    Reviewed August 13, 2019
    A small quite island in NYC

    Almost forget I'm in NYC when I come to this island. The pace suddenly becomes slow here. The best season and also the most beautiful sea is the blossom season. The trees along the river are all cherry trees with a different breed. Some are...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank li x
    Reviewed August 13, 2019
    I would love to live on this island!!!

    Nice little island. It’s quiet, and peaceful insland, linked to Manhattan via a tram or the F train. There’s not really any traffic here either. I always loved the makeup of the island and the many parts of it. I encourage anyone to visit that...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    3  Thank vietnamtravellerhelp
    Reviewed July 29, 2019 via mobile
    Feels like a private oasis

    Serene little step away from the hubbub of the city. Accessible from Manhattan by tram or subway, as well as bridge and ferry from Queens. Four Freedoms Park on one tip of the island feels like little oasis from the frenetic motion of NYC.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank MegFitzp
    Reviewed July 3, 2019
    The Roosevelt Island Tramway

    Clean and great for a walk and beautiful pictures. The Tramway is a great experience for all. You can come by the water or train.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Bogdan C
    Reviewed July 2, 2019
    Wounderfull place

    Yes it a Wounderfull place to spend your weekend for a day.its easy to go with the boat ride from Brooklyn peir 6 it’s good for all ages including young kids there is bike rentals to bike around with out traffic with cars so it...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
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    June 20, 2019|
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    Response from lydiar770 | Reviewed this property |
    I only go to Roosevelt island with friends to explore the island, have dinner and for events they offer. I don’t have an answer for your question I didn’t even know the have an area for barbecue.
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    January 28, 2019|
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    Response from YayeMama | Reviewed this property |
    No restaurants but there is a supermarket on the island, in case you don't want to bring picnic-style food with you. There is a cafe where you can buy coffee as well.
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