Roosevelt Island Tramway - Island station

"Nice experience over all. The drive is included in the metro card so if you have time to go from the east side to the roosevelt island try to make it happen. The parks of the island are nice and with nice weather this activity clams you down from the rush in the city"

"The tramway has an excellent view over the Hudson River while crossing to and from Roosevelt Island. It’s cost is that of a normal train ride $2.90 or free with an unlimited MetroCard. It’s filled to full capacity before crossing. The trip is quite high but also very short, just under five minutes. The tram runs every 7-15 minutes from 59th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan to Tramway Plaza on Roosevelt Island."

"We decided to go in the evening and it was the best choice! The view is breathtaking both from the street on the Island and from the tramway! It is not needed an additional ticket you can use the MetroCard without any problem. Unfortunately we didn't have time to visit the Island. It is really worth it, even just crossing and coming back."

"The Roosevelt Island Tramway offers a transport experience unlike any other in New York City, providing an aerial gateway between Manhattan and the quietude of Roosevelt Island. As you embark from the Island station, the tram carriages ascend, offering passengers a panoramic embrace of the city’s skyline. Suspended high above the East River, the tramway is a momentary voyage into serenity, a scenic reprieve from the urban sprawl. It’s a unique vantage point, where the city’s pulse is both visible and distant, framed by the vast architectural marvels piercing the horizon. Roosevelt Island itself, a slender thread in the tapestry of New York City, presents a peaceful contrast to the clamor of Manhattan, with green spaces and promenades that offer residents and visitors alike a quieter, more contemplative way of life. The tramway is not just a utility but an experience, an aerial dance over the waters, tethering the bustle of Manhattan to the calm of Roosevelt Island, reminding us that the city is both a place of relentless energy and unexpected pockets of tranquility."

"This is something cute to do with the family. The fare is $2.90 each way (you will need a metro card, but can get one once you get to the top). You have to get off at the end. The ride is maybe 5-6mins and the views are amazing! It is crowded. It’s def worth going. It seemed to be a park at the end. We did not explore other activities due to a time crunch. The line is long, but it moves fast."