Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensRoosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island
Glide 250 feet above the East River on a bright red aerial tram that treats subway fare like a magic carpet ride. Four minutes of skyline panoramas land you on a quiet, green island escape between Manhattan and Queens.
cable car views
public transit novelty
family-friendly outing
quiet island getaway
Tips
🚡"one of the quirkiest things to do in New York with kids" (MUMMYTRAVELS)
🤫"a bit like a hidden secret as most tourist do not use (know?) about it"
⏰go early to beat influencer crowds and rush hour
Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island
Parks & GardensParks & GardensGlide 250 feet above the East River on a bright red aerial tram that treats subway fare like a magic carpet ride. Four minutes of skyline panoramas land you on a quiet, green island escape between Manhattan and Queens.
cable car views
public transit novelty
family-friendly outing
quiet island getaway
Tips
🚡"one of the quirkiest things to do in New York with kids" (MUMMYTRAVELS)
🤫"a bit like a hidden secret as most tourist do not use (know?) about it"
⏰go early to beat influencer crowds and rush hour
