New York | Half-Day Trip to Roosevelt Island by Tram 🚠

✨Roosevelt Island is a slender island nestled in the East River between the east side of Manhattan and the west side of Queens. It’s known for its lush greenery, slow-paced living, leisure, and residential appeal. The island is named in honor of former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was born in New York. ✨Recommended Spots to Check Out on Roosevelt Island: Roosevelt Island Tramway Station Lighthouse Park The Octagon Chapel of the Good Shepherd The Strecker Laboratory Smallpox Hospital Don’t Miss: ✨Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park (at the southern tip of the island, established to commemorate and promote FDR’s iconic Four Freedoms speech) Romantic Cherry Blossom Walkway ✨The tram departure point is located between 2nd Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan. The closest subway station is Lexington Av/59 St (served by the N, Q, R lines). Once you arrive at the station, you can use your phone to locate Tramway Plaza and walk 2-3 minutes to reach it. Operating hours: Sunday to Thursday (6am – 2am), Friday and Saturday (6am – 3.30am). #RooseveltIsland #NewYorkLife #NewYorkSights #RooseveltIslandTramway #NewYorkWeekend #NewYorkFoodAndFun