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Subway
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Tram
Toward Manhattan
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Toward Roosevelt Island
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One cabin in service through Nov 26 — about 15 min at peak, 21 min off-peak.
Live tram cameras
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Red Bus
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Q102
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NYC Ferry
Toward Manhattan
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Toward Astoria
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Walking Map + Landmarks
Landmark pins are color-coded by year built, from orange (oldest) to blue (newest).Getting around the island
- Tram + Red Bus Best first-visit route: tram from Manhattan for the view, then Red Bus up or down Main Street.
- Waterfront walk Flat 2.5-mile end-to-end promenade from Four Freedoms Park to the Lighthouse. About 50 min one way.
- Citi Bike Docks at the tram, subway, and Cornell Tech. Fastest way to cover the full island.
Maps & tours: RIOC Walking Map (PDF), opens in new tab, Google: noteworthy places, opens in new tab, Walk This Way NYC, opens in new tab, Free Tours by Foot, opens in new tab
Island History
Food & Restaurants
Feedback & Contact
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