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Best Activities & Experiences in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan

13 activities & experiences in Roosevelt Island, sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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All Activities & Experiences in Roosevelt Island

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  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Roosevelt Island Viewing Pier is a well-known tourist attraction restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • Tourist attraction

    Roosevelt Island

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Roosevelt Island is a well-known tourist attraction restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • Gallery

    Sugarlift

    4.9 out of 5, 61 reviewsPrice level $

    Sugarlift is a contemporary art gallery based in New York City.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Felz’s bench is a well-known museum restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Steve Flack's Bench is a well-known museum restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Emily Oleksa's Bench is a well-known museum restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • 4.7 out of 5, 53 reviewsPrice level $$

    Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a well-known tourist attraction restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • Tourist attraction

    Smallpox Memorial Hospital

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$

    Smallpox Memorial Hospital is a well-known tourist attraction restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • Tourist attraction

    Roosevelt Island Sign

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$

    Roosevelt Island Sign is a well-known tourist attraction restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.5 out of 5Price level $

    Roosevelt Island Visual Arts Association (RIVAA) is a gallery venue in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Roosevelt Island Bridge

    4.5 out of 5Price level $$

    Roosevelt Island Bridge is a well-known tourist attraction restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.3 out of 5Price level $$

    Blackwell House is a well-known museum restaurant in Roosevelt Island, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    • Cultural
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet
  • Tourist attraction

    Double Take by Diana Cooper

    4.3 out of 5Price level $$

    Located on Roosevelt Island, the permanent artwork by Diana Cooper, Double Take, is visible from the F train subway stop and is part of the East Side Access project that brought Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Madison in Manhattan.

    • Cozy
    • Social

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