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Randalls and Wards Islands
NatureVisit: ~120 min
Two islands joined in the East River, between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx, turned into an urban park. You reach them on foot from East Harlem by a pedestrian bridge, at 103rd Street. They have sports fields, green areas and waterside paths, and from the shore you can see the Manhattan skyline and the bridges that cross the river, including the Hell Gate railway bridge and the Triborough.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Randalls and Wards Islands: 3 missions
- Cross the footbridge from HarlemFrom East 103rd Street, walk across the footbridge to the island and look at the river from the middle of the bridge.
- Find the bridges that cross the riverFrom the island, find the large bridges that surround it and photograph at least one.
- Stroll along the shore with views of the skylineWalk along a path beside the water to a spot with a clear view of the Manhattan skyline.
Near Randalls and Wards Islands
Astoria Park939 m awayMuseum of the City of New York2.3 km awayGuggenheim Museum2.9 km awayPark Avenue3.0 km awayHarlem3.1 km awayMadison Avenue3.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Randalls and Wards Islands?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Randalls and Wards Islands?
Cross the footbridge from Harlem, Find the bridges that cross the river and Stroll along the shore with views of the skyline.
What is there to see near Randalls and Wards Islands?
Astoria Park (939 m), Museum of the City of New York (2.3 km) and Guggenheim Museum (2.9 km).
Source: Wikipedia