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Take the scenic tram to this Manhattan neighborhood for a day filled with historic ruins, scenic parks and waterfront views plus a starry nightcap.

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Take the tram to this Manhattan neighborhood for historic ruins, scenic parks and waterfront views.

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Roosevelt Island Tramway

Rise 250 feet above the City for spectacular views of Midtown, Long Island City and the East River.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park

The park pays tribute to the significance of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famed "Four Freedoms" speech.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park: New York City Attraction, Roosevelt Island

Located on Roosevelt Island, this park pays tribute to FDR’s famed "Four Freedoms" speech.

Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park

Get panoramic views of Manhattan—and an up-close look at a 148-year-old lighthouse—on the northeastern tip of Roosevelt island.

Get panoramic views of Manhattan on the northeastern tip of Roosevelt island.

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This bridge—which connects Queens to Manhattan and runs above the East River—opened in March 1909.

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The famed, toll-free 59th Street Bridge (as it is also known) passes over Roosevelt Island.

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Experience Roosevelt Island's unique charm and history with NYC Tourism + Conventions. Take a ride on the Tramway for stunning views of NYC.

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In this episode, Hector Espinal Jr., co-founder of the running club We Run Uptown (WRU Crew), takes us around his Washington Heights neighborhood.

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This little island off Manhattan’s east side offers beautiful views and fascinating glimpses of NYC’s past.

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