Roosevelt Island Tram, New York

Earlier this month, I took the tram to Roosevelt Island.  Why?  I suppose living in Sutton Place and walking by it so often finally sparked my curiosity.  I’m a sucker for a good view, and one day I just couldn’t help myself.  I was surprised to find out that it only cost $2.50, the same fare as the subway, and you can use your MetroCard.  The 5-minute ride takes you over the East River adjacent to the 59th Street Bridge (now the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge), and drops you off on Roosevelt Island, a long narrow island between Manhattan and Queens.

Board the tram at 59th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan.  The platform is a few stories up a red and yellow staircase, which you can’t miss if walking by.  The tram runs every 15 minutes.

New York, Manhattan

Roosevelt Island Tram, New York City

New York, Roosevelt Island Tram

Roosevelt Island Tram, New York

On the way, you get a nice aerial view up and down First and Second Avenues.  This is the view looking north on First Avenue.

Roosevelt Island, New York, 59th Street Bridge

If you haven’t already realized, this tram drops you off on Roosevelt Island.  Who goes to Roosevelt Island?  Well, I discovered some interesting things about the little island when I was there…

Koren Leslie Cohen

Author: Koren

Hi, I'm Koren! I started this blog back in 2012, when I was an unhappy lawyer living in New York City. I needed a creative outlet, and I've always loved writing, photography, and travel. Little did I know, this blog would end up changing my life! Since then, I've moved to California and done a total life and career transformation. After a five-year hiatus, I'm excited to share recent photography here.

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