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Built in 1872, this gothic-designed light house sits within Lighthouse Park at the Northern tip of the island. It's a great historical landmark to visit and watch the boats along the East River.

You can visit this historical landmark which is the ruins of The Smallpox Hospital, sometimes referred to as the Renwick Smallpox Hospital (designed by James Renwick) and later the Maternity and Charity Hospital Training School.

Surrounded by sweeping views of Manhattan and the East River is this beautiful park. Southpoint Park is located between Cornell Tech and FDR Four Freedoms State Park. It is a great location for picnics, yoga and other family friendly activities. The park sits close to the historical landmarks of the Small Pox Hospital Ruins and Strecker Lab filled with native flowers and plants.

Park dedicated to FDR and the Four Freedoms reedom of Speech & Expression — Freedom of Worship — Freedom from Want — Freedom from Fear. Great views of the island, Manhattan and various art installations throughout the year.

This is a unique event venue that was formerly a church built in 1924. It is a "speak-easy style bistro" with a cocktail bar, ample outdoor patio space along the East River.

The Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech redefines the landscape of executive event and conference space in New York City. This airy, modern, full-service venue offers convenience and ample space—with breathtaking views—for academic conferences, executive programs, seminars, workshops and more. Designed by international architecture firm Snøhetta, the Verizon Executive Education Center blends high design and human-centered technology to bring you an advanced meeting space suited for visionary thinkers.

The Roosevelt Island Tramway is one of the quickest and most scenic ways to get to Roosevelt Island from Manhattan (61st & 2nd ave). This is one of the most underrated attractions in NYC. The views are breathtaking any time of day and the best part is that it costs the same as the subway fare!

Cornell Tech is a technology, business, law, and design campus of Cornell University located on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, New York City. It includes the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, a joint academic venture between Cornell and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology