Explore Roosevelt Island's Secrets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 1.3km
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Duration 45m
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After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
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$10.78
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  • We will send the tour within 48 hours or refund your money
  • Discover island secrets with the In-App Audio Tour
  • See the panoramic view from the Tramway
  • Admire the FDR Four Freedoms Park
  • Explore the historic Small Pox Hospital ruins
  • Feel history at the Strecker Laboratory site
Unlock the mysterious past of Roosevelt Island with this immersive audio tour. It's perfect for history buffs and city explorers eager to uncover the stories etched into one of New York's most intriguing landscapes. This audio guide offers a deep dive into the island's transformation from farmland and home to New York City's outcasts to its modern revival with parks and cutting-edge architecture. The journey begins at the Roosevelt Island Tramway, offering breathtaking aerial views, and concludes at the FDR Four Freedoms Park, where peace and history converge. Along the way, travelers will stroll through the state-of-the-art Cornell Tech campus, delve into the island's role in healthcare at the ruins of the Small Pox Hospital, and pause at landmarks like the Strecker Laboratory and the Visitor Kiosk, once a streetcar stop. The most memorable moments include gazing at the impressive Manhattan skyline from the Cornell Tech Plaza and capturing the solemn beauty of the Small Pox Hospital ruins. Ending at the FDR Four Freedoms Park, you'll come face to face with a stunning bronze bust of Franklin Roosevelt and feel the weight of history in this serene setting. So grab your headset, step into the past, and prepare to be captivated by the island's many layers on this self-guided audio adventure.

What's included

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Tour Start: Roosevelt Island Tramway Intro
FDR Bust
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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