Island Hopping in NYC
Most people think island hopping means heading down to the Carribbean or to the Hawaiian Islands, but we're here to tell you that New York City is full of islands to explore. Most people know that Manhattan, Staten Island, and even Queens and Brooklyn are on islands, but here are some others to consider:
- City Island in the Bronx, features a quaint main street, salty air, views of Long Island Sound, and an atmosphere reminiscent of a little seaside town.
- Randalls Island, under the JFK Bridge, and accessible from Manhattan via the 103rd Street footbridge is full of outdoor facilities for fun: newly revamped sports fields, a golf center, with driving range, miniature golf and batting cages and Icahn Stadium.
- Governors Island, reachable by ferry from Battery Park, is in the midst of a transformation into a 90-acre park whose design includes a marsh, an amphitheater, hills with views of the Manhattan skyline, and even free bikes for visitors.
- Roosevelt Island, is a middle-class residential community of about 10,000. It’s main attraction is the tram ride you take from Manhattan to reach it. (Note that views are especially spectacular at night.)
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