Roosevelt Island

A narrow island in NYC's East River, home to parks, residential buildings, and a landmarked ruins of a smallpox hospital, accessed by tram or subway.

Roosevelt Island Guides

• Where To See Cherry Blossoms In New York City

  seeker (Seeker Editors)
  If you can't make it to Tokyo this spring don't worry- there are thousands of pastel pink, cotton-candy-like cherry blossoms waiting for you across the five boroughs of New York City. Along with Japanese cultural ceremonies in honor of the cherry blossom season, cherry tree walks adorned in an array of pink hues, and even cherry blossom festivals- NYC is the place to get your spring cherry blossom experience this year. Let's grab some pink champagne, a spring outfit, and hit the city for a magical getaway- because pink is the new black this season.