Roosevelt Island

Ruins of the smallpox hospital
Address	59th Street and Second Avenue New York, NY
Neighborhood	Upper East Side
Price	free (unless you count the subway ride)
Park
Park Type	Public
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It's an island that runs parallel to the upper east side of the city. There is a tram that goes to the island that leaves from 59th street (that's the best part) and it just costs a subway ride on your metro card. It's a nice walk around the island and there are places to sit down as well as a Starbucks in the middle. There are people there all the time so there are no yichud problems.

Tips

• Don't come here on a cold night.
• It is possible to drive to the island, over the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Parking is nearly impossible. [1]

Hours Subject to change. Always verify.

All night. I think the trams run until 2am

Directions

Take the aerial tram from 59th street on the upper east side right next to the Queensboro bridge.

External Links

• Information about the tram