This skyline never disappoints.

What a fascinating 3 hours tour this was with a guide full of anecdotes and information.

Was surprised at the amount of islands in the Hudson.

While Pepsi is no longer made here the sign remains on the Jersey side.

The Four Freedoms Memorial dedicated to FDR and lies on the end of Roosevelt Island.

One can obtain passage to this Island through the tram located on East 60th and 2nd Avenue for the minimal fee of $2.90

The tram is fascinating, giving beautiful aerial views of the river and landscape below

This small pox sanatorium lies in ruins on the island as well.

There also is a former psychiatric hospital where Nellie Bly the famous female reporter of the 1900’s went undercover to expose the institution.

This island is the smallest island in the river named for the famous UN member. It is a protected bird sanctuary for double crested corcormants.