Roosevelt Island Tram

Built in 1976, the Roosevelt Island Tram bills itself as the only aerial commuter tram in the country. For $1.50, you can be whisked from Manhattan to the residential island of Roosevelt Island, located in the East River.

Nearest Subway Stop: 59th Street/Lexington 4 (5) 6 N R W

Scenes at this Location

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  Photo Copyright Columbia Tristar 2002
  Spiderman
  Starring: Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire
  When the Green Goblin gave Spider-man a choice; either save his girlfriend, Mary-Jane, or save a Roosevelt Island Tram car full of children, Spider-man did the only thing a hero could do under the circumstances; he saved them both.