Take the Roosevelt Island Tramway over the East River for a unique perspective on the City. Once closed to the public, today Roosevelt Island is home to a residential community and a number of parks and landmarks. At the island’s southern end, the Louis Kahn–designed Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park offers public programming and family-friendly events. Also in the historical vein: the Renwick Ruin, a former smallpox hospital; the Octagon tower, the remnants of an insane asylum; and, on the northern tip, a 19th-century lighthouse anchoring a park from where visitors can get wide-angle views of NYC.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Roosevelt Island Itinerary
Take the tram to this Manhattan neighborhood for historic ruins, scenic parks and waterfront views.
Roosevelt Island Tramway
Rise 250 feet above the City for spectacular views of Midtown, Long Island City and the East River.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Located on Roosevelt Island, this park pays tribute to FDR’s famed "Four Freedoms" speech.
Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park
Get panoramic views of Manhattan on the northeastern tip of Roosevelt island.
Queensboro Bridge
The famed, toll-free 59th Street Bridge (as it is also known) passes over Roosevelt Island.
