Roosevelt Island Pictures
In the middle of East river between Manhattan and Queens lies a little island called Roosevelt Island. One way to reach this island from Manhattan is a tramway, one of the few in the US.
Here’s a brief account of our trip to this nice getaway. All pictures were taken by me…feel free to compliment me on my photography skills.
South point on the island gave me something that i havent encountered often in Newyork – Silence. Its like a little oasis of desolation right in the middle of one of the noisiest cities in the world.
I also shot a video on the way back. Watch out for the shiny Newyork lights, traffic on FDR Drive, the nicely lit Queensboro bridge, and loudly talking Newyorkers. Alas, i didnt make any noise so you wont catch me there 
How to get there: Tram Station on E60th street and 3rd avenue. Your metro card gets you a ride.
Roosevelt Island is a prime spot to watch the 4th of July fireworks. Get your tickets here
Here’s more pictures of the trip on this unique mode of transportation.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
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June 23rd, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Thanks for posting this. Video is amazing. Though I prefer to visit natural wonders, this is one man made wonder that allows you to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of a city of manmade wonders!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Welcome to my blog Jennifer, and thanks for the mention on DP. Glad you liked the post/video
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I still cannot forget the moments spent standing on a stone at the southmost point of the South park in Roosevelt Island, facing the effusive waters of East river! No wonder it was a wedding gift..i read in its history
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
Wonderful pictures.. Thankings
June 24th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
welcoming Siir!!
June 25th, 2008 at 4:12 am
You’ve a nicely done site with lots of effort and good updates. I would like to welcome you to submit your stories to http://www.surfurls.com and get that extra one way traffic to your site.
June 26th, 2008 at 8:10 am
All I have seen is the subway station on Roosevelt island. Didn’t know I was missing so much !
June 26th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Aju, Lekhni – Welcome to my blog!
Lekhni – if you are in the Newyork area you must take the tram ride. It is certainly a unique experience!
February 20th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
looks good.this is the first time iam hearing of such an island.
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