Roosevelt Island - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Roosevelt Island

A narrow island which was located in the centre of the east river Manhattan. Roosevelt Island is part of the borough of Manhattan. Roosevelt Island has many bicycle trails and walking paths for people to explore the island with. There is also a free bus service.

Hotels near Roosevelt Island

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Attractions Near Roosevelt Island

The Noguchi Museum

The Noguchi Museum

1.3km from Roosevelt Island

This was a museum designed and created by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The purpose of the museum and foundation was and remains to preserve and display Noguchi's sculptures, architectural models, stage designs, drawings, and furniture designs.

Louis Levey Mansion

Louis Levey Mansion

1.76km from Roosevelt Island

Louis Levey Mansion, also known as the "House of Blue Lights," is a historic mansion located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Built in the early 20th century, the mansion gained notoriety due to its unique blue exterior lights that were said to be visible from miles away. The lights were installed by Louis Levey, a wealthy businessman, to guide guests to his lavish parties.

Ash Park Historic District

Ash Park Historic District

1.86km from Roosevelt Island

The Ash Park Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 42 resources, which included 32 contributing buildings and 10 non-contributing buildings.

Central Park Zoo

Central Park Zoo

1.93km from Roosevelt Island

The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral

2.12km from Roosevelt Island

This Mighty structure is a Decorated Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the Manhattan city of Newyork and it is a prominent landmark of the city and the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art

2.25km from Roosevelt Island

This is an art museum located in midtown Manhattan. It plays a major role in developing and collecting modern art and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.

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This is the most populous city in the United states and the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass and is also home to the headquarters of United Nations.

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