NYC Tour the Secret Island of Roosevelt Island

Visit Roosevelt Island a unique 2-mile-long island considered part of Manhattan wedged between Manhattan and Queens. The best way to experience the Island is by taking the red tram from Manhattan's Upper Eastside @ 59th St. & 2nd Ave. You will get awesome aerial views of Manhattan's Eastside and skyline. Meet me on the Island a place that New Yorkers and visitors have never step foot on. We will walk along Main St. (the island's only street) and discuss the names given to Roosevelt Island like Welfare Island, Blackwell Island over the years. You will see the Smallpox ruins, hospital and talk about the asylum and more. Discover the newly built FDR Freedom Park, Cornell Center that is off the grid and FDNY Special Services Unit. A surprise stop may be included such as visiting the community garden on the island where they are composting (subject to change without notice). We will pop into the new hotel. Learn about the best time to see the Cherry Blossoms, a hidden gem, and a view of the Manhattan skyline.