Ryan Fisk

Add this review to the "tourist" pile! Even though we lived in NYC when we took the tramway, we took a scenic ride to Roosevelt Island and enjoyed taking a lap around the island. The tramway is a short ride overall, but it's a free connection if you travel via subway or bus to get there.

Living in Murray Hill, the northern end of this park served as our entryway for frequent bike trips around Manhattan, serving as a north/south route along the East River. Once you get into Stuy Town area, the paths open up to beautiful fields and plenty of activities on warmer days.

As others note, Stuyvesant Cove Park's nice landscaping helps further the separation and tranquility from the FDR and the rest of the city. If you're on foot, there are some really nice meandering paths, but cyclists are limited to the straight and wide path along the water's edge.

If you live on the East Side and like to bike, definitely make your way over to Stuyvesant Cove Park!