Roosevelt Island

The best getaway from the hustle bustle of Manhattan! you could take the tram (cable car ) over the East River with stunning views , the F train or ferry across the river . It's a quiet hidden gem .

The most fun and different way to travel here is the tram - amazing views of Manhattan. You can also get here via the F train . The island is small, peaceful and very manageable if you want to walk it.

Visit in the Spring or Summer, there are multiple sports fields and bike/running paths around the exterior of the entire island . Nice break from the city with great views !

So much history in one small place! From the south park dedicated to Roosevelt to the Lighthouse built by inmates on the northern end of the island , there's a great deal to take in on the island

Take 59th St 2nd Ave tram across - amazing Manhattan skyline East River views . My favorite getaway from the hustle bustle of the city . Grab bottle vino , book and blanket and enjoy!

Quiet island with small pretty parks . Can get a good view of upper east side across the river . Very different ambiance from manhattan

Honestly so cute . Take the tram over on a nice day and walk around. Great views of the city .

The abandoned smallpox hospital was designed by James Renwick and is a landmarked ruin. The team behind FDR Four Freedoms Park hopes to stabilize it for a visitor’s center. Read more

As Roosevelt Island changed hands from Dutch to English to American, it subsequently underwent the necessary nomenclature changes—from Manning’s Island to Blackwell’s Island to Welfare Island . Read more

Photographers ! Have you heard of our State of the Environment Photo Project? Check out our blog to learn more about the project and this featured photo submitted by David Wen Riccardi-Zhu . Read more

Nice place to escape from the noise and crowds. Great views . A bus goes around the island and is free!!!!

Such a great hidden gem in the midst of crazy NYC. Great for walking, biking .

It's not too often that you can be outdoors in the borough of Manhattan and still manage to only have the EDGE network supplying you with data...but here, you can get it!

As Gerry Lane escapes the zombie infestation in World War Z (2013) he receives a phone call from Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations as he flies over Roosevelt Island in his helicopter.

Roosevelt Island is the future home of Cornell NYC Tech, a new $2 billion, two-million-square-foot state-of-the-art applied science and engineering campus.

Very convenient enclave between the city and Queens. Nice Park , excellent views especially at night

Nice views of the city . Take the tram (cable car ) here, you can use your metro/subway card.

When visiting, stop off at the only bar (Riverwalk Bar & Grill) on the island for a beer and one of the best burgers you will ever have.

Come here by the end of the afternoon and take ones of the best photos in the city :)

Not really much to do here, but come on a beautiful day for a nice walk and some NYC views .

Beautiful view of the midtown NYC skyline. As of April 2014 all local buses on the island are free!

Once the tram re-opens, take a day trip from Manhattan when the weather is nice a walk around the island . Quaint. Stop by Riverwalk Bar & Grill and have the Texas burger . REALLY GOOD!

So interesting to explore. There's a Starbucks, a nice waterfront view , a couple of restaurants . Has potential

Winner of Best Midtowon Vacation in the Village Voice 2011 Best of Issue! The abandoned smallpox hospital is much more scenic than it sounds.

Like a suburb *in* New York. Run, walk, play. Peace .

Great place to go if you want peace and quiet in Manhattan. Yes you CAN have quiet in Manhattan :-)

This seems to be a cool place to live in NYC. Just one tram ride from Manhattan, but cute and quiet . Lovely view from top floors

The rock - the dopest place in the city . Hotter than the sun. And yes the rumors are true - the original stomping grounds of the great m.

If you're jumping on the ROIC shuttle bus , make sure you have some change on you. It's $0.25 for a one-way ride.

As of April 1st there is no longer a cost to ride the island red "mini bus " . It's free to ride!

You can bike here via bridge from the Queens side

I love Roosevelt Island!! Participated in a 5K that went around the perimeter of the island to benefit Women for Women International! Read more

Roosi is great. Very romantic and senic

A great biking destiation, you can get there by via the bridge from Queens on 36th Avenue just north of the Queensboro Bridge . Read more

Interesting little community, great views from the park and cable carts

If you walk along the outside of the island - you see great views of Manhattan. Plus at the north end is a mini-lighthouse.

The red bus is free to go around the island

One of my favorite places to run "in" NYC...one lap around is a little under 4 miles of great views

Small island with a bunch of cute quirky sculptures

Amazing thrift store , and an even more impressive gondola.

Near the landing dock, check out new "smart" parking spaces , featuring square sensors embedded in the pavement that monitor overstays. Read more

Nice running spot; super flat. 2 loops around the island is about 6 miles

I was the 420th Person to check in to Rosevelt Island and all I have to say is take a stoll. . Great Views , its pretty mellow, very little car traffic.

Take the tram instead of the subway. It's a beautiful ride

Take the F train or the Roosevelt Island Tram here

i leave here and i think that is o e of the best place to leave in NYC

Great place to relax , so quiet !

One of my favorite 5 & 10k courses in Manhattan

Cozy and peaceful island . Great views of the city , and is a pleasant 1 hour walk around the whole thing.

In de East River tussen Queens en Manhattan