After A Ride On The Roosevelt Island Tram What Can Visitors Do And How Will They Know They Can Do It? Signage Needed!

You Tube Video of Roosevelt Island Tram Ride

Main Street WIRE Editor Dick Lutz forwards excerpt of blogger Ghostbusters post concerning routine problem of visitors enjoying the ride from Manhattan on the Roosevelt Island Tram but when they reach Roosevelt Island not knowing what else, if anything, there is to do here. From Ghostbusters:

... We make our way to the Roosevelt Island Tram and I enjoy stunning views from a cable car. Not so comfortable with heights, Sue sits next to someone who subjects her too a loud & smelly fart. There is not a lot on Roosevelt Island apart from people with missing limbs, so after a short photo oportunity we head back. It doesn't cost us a thing as it's included on our 7 day Metro Card....

Mr. Lutz comments:

Perfect illustration of why signage is needed at the Tram and subway.

As a suggestion for these visitors, in addition to walking along the Roosevelt Island waterfront promenades to either Southpoint or Lighthouse Park, you can have a quick bite to eat at the new Riverwalk Bar & Grill, enjoy some Italian food at Nonnos Focacceria, Sushi at Fuji East, drink and sit outdoors at Starbucks or stop by the Trellis Diner.

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society Kiosk provides some valuable information for visitors but it is not always open. RIOC has produced an excellent guide as to what to do on Roosevelt Island as well.

Make sure you watch the You Tube Roosevelt Island Tram Ride. It is terrific and one of the most realistic videos of a Tram Ride that I've seen!