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Roosevelt Island📍 Follow @raysa_explore_nyc Get to the island at your preference: 👉🏻Current By Train - Take the M train to Roosevelt Island instead of the F 👉🏻 From Manhattan - If you’re in the East side of Manhattan you can catch the Tramway to the island from - E 60th st and 2nd Ave 👉🏻 By Car - Take the Roosevelt Island Bridge by 36th and Vernon Blvrd 👉🏻 By Ferry - From Astoria or along island city take The NYC Ferry to Roosevelt Island 👉🏻 By Bus - Take the Q102 from Queens Must see Historic spots: 1) Small Pox Memorial Hospital📍 1972 historic building 2) Franklin D. Four Freedoms State Park📍 Amazing place to relax and enjoy the views. You’ll find the Memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt at the end of the pier. 4) Lighthouse Park📍 See the Iconic Lighthouse built in 1872 and enjoy the “Girl Puzzle “ Installation with a free audio tour Must do when visiting: 3) RIOC Red Bus $ Free to use on the island Makes all local stops Every 15 minutes 5) Roosevelt Island Tramway📍 Connects Manhattan to Roosevelt $ 2.90 Single ride Metro Card What your favorite way to explore Roosevelt Island? #rooseveltisland #thingstodoinnyc #newyorkcity #tramway #redbus #islandtour #nyctour #nycrecs #thingstodoinny #nycinfluencer #views #nycblogger

Which one is your favorite?📍 Save this video for your next trip to👇🏻 Beautiful places to go by car Cold Spring (village) North Salem Westchester Hudson Valley Croton Gorge Falls📍- is actually by the hudson valley - Take the Amtrak to Croton-harmon. (it may not be good to visit this time of the year it has been reported to be dry during this season) Croton Falls Untermyer Gardens📍 ( city of yonkers) Follow @raysa_explore_nyc Beautiful Drive if you go by car or there are some ways to get to each place by train. Just make sure to check ahead and you may need to get an uber from the station to each location✨ #nyc #thingstodoinnyc #newyorkcity #nycrecs #nycblogger #daytrips #metronorth #trips #ideas #towns #crotonfalls #westchester #yonkers #coldspring #burgerbarn

Have you been to one of these? 🚍 Follow @raysa_explore_nyc 1) American Dream Mall📍 1 American dream Wy, East Rutherford NJ Bus : NJ transit 355 👉🏻( This bus only leaves twice a day) 👉🏻 Ask for info before buying the ticket 2) Atlantic City, NJ📍 2336 Pacific Ave Greyhound Bus or take the “Our Bus” at another location for a cheaper and more comfortable option. 👉🏻Great to stay overnight in some of the resorts! so much to do💥 3) Beat Mountain State Park📍 3006 Seven Lakes Drive 👉🏻Coach Hudson Short line 👉🏻Ask drivers when will the last buses be heading back! Great for Hiking, Picnics, BBQ’s and to just have a relaxing day! #nyc #thingstodoinnyc #newyorkcity #nycrecs #nycdaytrips #bearmountain #atlanticcity #portauthority

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The sunset last night was the most beautiful thing! NYC sunsets hits different every single time 🌅🤩 Boathouse Williamsburg📍 #nycsunset #bathouse #rooftopseason #nyc

It’s rooftop season in NYC 🍸☀️ and Kixby Hotel’s Lookup Rooftop has one of the BEST up-close views of the Empire State Building, incredible cocktails 🍹delicious bites 🍴and unbeatable vibes 🏙️✨💃 @thelookupnyc Follow @raysa_explore_nyc for more NYC recs🗽 Definitely add this new rooftop to your summer bucketlist! ✅ 👉🏻Share this with a friend you want to visit with for the best golden hour sunsets and late-night city views 🌃🌅 📍Lookup at Kixby Hotel @kixbyhotel 45 W 35th St

🇩🇴 NEW Dominican restaurant in NYC you NEED to try 🍔🔥 Dulce by El Sazón R.D. is the newest spot from the same creators behind the VIRAL Dominican smash burger 👀✨ and they just opened in the Lower East Side! @dulcenewyork Follow @raysa_explore_nyc for more NYC recs🗽 Here’s everything I tried: 🍹 Noche de Pasión 🍊Naranjo Dulce 🧀 Bollito de Yuca 🌭Pincho with Dominican sausage 🐟 Pescado Boca Chica 🍔 Dominican Wagyu Burger 🍰 Signature Tres Leches The vibes were amazing, the flavors were packed with seasoning🔥🇩🇴✨ Share this to someone you’d love to go here with 👬👯‍♀️🧑‍🤝‍🧑🍽️ 📍127 Ludlow St, NYC #Dominicanfood #elsazon #dulce #nyceats #nycrecs

Skip the subway and take the NYC Ferry for $4.50. There are so many different routes and each one offers a unique view of the city from Roosevelt Island and LIC to Williamsburg and beyond! For the best Statue of Liberty views, hop on the St. George route. You’ll cruise right past her as you head toward Staten Island What’s your favorite NYC Ferry route?⛴️

Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey to Petra Island 🌊🏝️✨ Home to two extraordinary homes inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright 🏡 @petraislandtours Follow @raysa_explore_nyc for more NYC🗽 This intimate experience gives you a rare behind-the-scenes look into Wright’s architectural vision, the history of the island, and one of the Hudson Valley’s most incredible hidden gems ✨ How to book your tour: Head to wrightoverwater.com 💻 The 90-minute semi-private tour includes a scenic boat ride across the lake 🚤 plus access to both the Chahroudi House and the Massaro House 🏠 How to get there by train 🚆 Take the Metro-North Harlem Line to Croton Falls, then a short Uber ride to the Petra Island boat dock located at 883 S Lake Blvd. Look for the check-in sign near the water 📍 🎟️ $150 per person 👤 Ages 12+ Who would you bring on this tour? #Petraislandtours #wrightoverwater #franklloydwright #daytripsfromnyc

Gather your crew and escape to Watermark Beach 🌊🌴 cocktails flowing, palm trees swaying, and photo-ready vibes all around 📸💃 @watermarkny 🎟️ VIP 2-Hour Open Bar “Royalty” from $32.10 * 2-hour open bar: beer, wine & margaritas * VIP express entry + bar access 🎟️ FREE RSVP (first come, first serve) * General admission included Follow @raysa_explore_nyc for more NYC and Book your tickets with @nybucketlist 🍽️ Summer menu available: oysters, tacos, truffle fries, coconut shrimp, wings, burgers & more ☀️ 🕺 Fridays & Saturdays from 9PM: NYC’s #1 perreo on the pier (Latin reggaeton party) ⏰ Hours: Mon–Thu 4–10PM Fri 2PM–1AM Sat 12PM–12AM Sun 12–10PM #When are you visiting? 📍 Watermark, 78 South St Pier 15, NYC #watermark #pier15 #thingstodoinnyc nycfun

The UK’s most awarded chocolate house has FINALLY landed on Madison Avenue! 🇬🇧✈️🗽 @chococochocolates.us is bringing their legendary chocolates to the heart of NYC🗽🍫 Stop by for the GRAND OPENING tomorrow, Saturday, May 2nd! 🍫✨ 📍 500 Madison Ave, NYC 🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd 👇 Tag a chocolate lover who needs to go with you!

Have you heard of Mermaid Ginger Therapy? 🧜‍♀️✨ This was such a fun and relaxing treatment, I went my bestie and we had the most relaxing time 💆‍♀️💖 @dayue_spa Follow @raysa_explore_nyc for more NYC recs 🗽 Dayue Spa offers incredible services at super affordable prices 🙌 I left feeling like a whole new person! completely relaxed and refreshed 🌿😌 Prices: 🌸 Foot massage – $25 (1 hr) 🌸 Bodywork – $40 (1hr) 🌸 Scalp treatment – $50 (1 hr) 🌷 Scalp treatment – $90 (2 people, 1 hr) Bundle Specials: 🌷 Mini facial + scalp treatment – $120 (2 people, 70 min) 🔥 Mermaid ginger therapy + scalp treatment + mini facial + ear cleaning (90 min) – $120 Save this spot for your next self-care day 🧖‍♀️💗 📍 188-08 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 📞 (917) 830-8818 #gingermermaidtherapy #dayuespa #thingstodoinnyc #selfcarenyc