Suggestions for Island near New York

Joe B. • July 6, 2015Awesome for picnics and summer relaxing.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • October 1, 2016Home to beautiful Lady Liberty🗽.The Island is approximately 15 Acres and shaped like an irregular polygon. Book your tickets ahead of time, walk around the island and listen to the audio guide

Erika N. • April 11, 2012If you visit the liberty state from NYC certain you go to this little park! It's beautiful and has a great view from newest part of this island!

Laryssa L. • April 21, 2010Cozy and peaceful island. Great views of the city, and is a pleasant 1 hour walk around the whole thing.

Dave D. • September 12, 2013A beautiful park at the tip of Roosevelt Island. Take the tram over from Manhattan and enjoy the amazing views of the city.

Dora • July 21, 2010Search your family roots at the museum, and bring along a picnic – the island that welcomed millions of immigrants is great for a history lesson and a little R&R.Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Ruthie O. • August 26, 2018Beautiful park, good for a stroll or taking the ferry to Governor’s Island on a nice day!

Leo N. • August 23, 2015The museum is OK-ish, but the boat ride from Battery Park out to the island is worth the trip. You don't have to stop at the Statue of Liberty.

Celina M. • January 4, 2016Can't get enough of this island.

Johanna • September 11, 2019Best island in the world!

Jonathan H. • June 12, 2013Check out Riverwalk Bar & Grill at 425 Main Street (2 blocks North of the tram station) when you visit Roosevelt Island. Coffee, sandwiches, burgers & cocktails. Outdoor patio too!

City of New York • February 28, 2012Spanning the entire length of Battery Park City, the Esplanade with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River is the ideal place to jog or take a sunset stroll.

Alycia C. • July 31, 2011About 3 miles to walk or run next to the east river. Beautiful view of Roosevelt island and two bridges. Come and enjoy the view!!

Dominik F. • July 3, 2015Definitely a must do in NYC! Book a tour with a ferry cruise to liberty island and ellis island!!! The whole tour takes time but it's very interesting with the audio guides!

Staff Picks • May 29, 2014[film] Front/Row Cinema presents free outdoor film Jaws: A gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity. Saturday, 8pm.

John D. • May 3, 2023Viewed from shore, the island looks interesting, and there are great views from the island of New York Harbor and New Jersey, but the island itself is pretty underwhelming. Disappointing landscaping.

Brittany G. • August 16, 2014Best spot in Long Island City. It has a spectacular view of the city.

NYC Pride • May 31, 2017NYC Pride is proud to launch a 3-day cultural experience: Pride Island. From legendary soul singers to indie pop bands, this inclusive experience creates a hub for the LGBT community to celebrate.

King C. • January 12, 2014Shingle Designs for Roofing Long Island | Long Island Roofing and Remodeling Company http://roofinglongislandny.com

Kat • May 19, 2022Among the best places to run, walk & bike in lower Manhattan. Terrific views, great sunsets & new additions the last couple years with Little Island, Pier 57 rooftop park & Pier 26 upgrades.

DoubleDeuce • March 11, 2015If you run South on the path, there's a great moment, you suddenly notice Lady Liberty at the end of the island. You're in New York City and she's right here with you. Terrible turf fields though.

Time Out New York • September 10, 2010For an elevated water view climb the Granite Prospect, a set of stairs fashioned out of more granite salvaged from the scrapped Roosevelt Island Bridge project.

christina b. • December 5, 2010Run down to the Staten Island ferries and back and you've just run 7.6 miles!

Gabriel R. • September 30, 2015Such a relaxing stroll and fun way to see the west side of Manhattan. Also, a great way to cut across the island vertically.

H&M M. • August 16, 2012Have you seen David Beckham for H&M? Head to the Pedestrian Island in Flat Iron on 23rd and 5th ave. for a #HMBeckham surprise (happening now until 8/19/12)!

Luna Park Coney Island • May 31, 2012Tired of the same old, same old? Hop the Q downtown to Coney Island and enjoy a day at the beach and a night at Luna Park.

Paul R. • June 25, 2012Great at sunset. And for a run anytime.

David W. • November 28, 2014Did you know that Bryant Park used to be a graveyard for poor people? Bodies were moved to Ward's Island in 1840.

Luna Park Coney Island • June 1, 2012That fountain sure can't cool you off as much as a dip in the Atlantic will! Check out Coney Island for your summer staycation!