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Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Aerial Views of Manhattan from Roosevelt Island Tram

Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Aerial Views of Manhattan from Roosevelt Island TramThis week, we ventured beyond our usual Manhattan and Brooklyn haunts. With friend Rease in town, we explored Roosevelt Island—a slender gem in the East River between Queens and Manhattan. Despite its proximity to the Upper East Side, it remains off the typical tourist trail. While the F train works, arrive in style via the aerial tram from bustling Lexington Avenue, offering sweeping vistas of Manhattan's skyscrapers, lively streets, and the East River. As our cable car ascended, we confirmed: viewing the city from above—amid cars and iconic yellow cabs—is the ultimate way to experience Manhattan.


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