Roosevelt Island Tramway

The Roosevelt Island Tramway, once the first commuter aerial tram in North America, connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Rising 250 feet (75 meters) above the East River, the tram offers a unique vantage point of New York City. Visitors can experience an elevated journey with panoramic views of the city skyline and the river below, providing a different perspective on the urban landscape. This lesser-known mode of transportation remains a distinctive way to travel between the two locations.