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7.5 / 10

Roosevelt Island Tramway

A cable car over the East River for the price of a subway ride. Worth it if you can make it, but you are not missing much if you cannot.

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Where
E 59th St and 2nd Ave Open in Google Maps ↗
Price
$
Get
Ride it at dusk · Walk to Four Freedoms Park
Go when
Dusk
Good for
A cheap view · Something different
Good with
A date · Solo · Family

One fare on OMNY. You rise up over the river next to the Queensboro Bridge and land on Roosevelt Island a few minutes later.

Worth it if you can make it, but you are not truly missing out if you skip it. For a better ride through the air, in our opinion, take one of the subway lines that cross the Manhattan or Williamsburg Bridge: a better ride over the water, and you are on your way somewhere anyway.

What to know

One subway fare, same as any ride. Best at dusk.

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Roosevelt Island Tramway, in short

Where is Roosevelt Island Tramway?

Roosevelt Island Tramway is at E 59th St and 2nd Ave, New York City.

How much does Roosevelt Island Tramway cost?

Roosevelt Island Tramway is cheap; most people spend under $15 a head.

When is the best time to visit Roosevelt Island Tramway?

Dusk.

Who is Roosevelt Island Tramway good for?

Roosevelt Island Tramway is good for a date, going on your own and families.

Where it is

What else is nearby →

E 59th St and 2nd Ave. Directions in Google Maps ↗

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