Wards Island Park - Offers a view of Hell Gate, Mill Rock, and Roosevelt Island.

Randalls and Wards Islands - Provides a view of Astoria Park and the Triborough Bridge, along with features of Wards Island.

Hell Gate Bridge - At the Wards Island end of Hell Gate Bridge, participants will learn about the unique engineering of this iconic bridge and the plot to destroy it.

Randall’s Island Park - Participants will see the remnants of Little Hell Gate that once separated the islands, the truss bridge over the now-covered strait, and classic film locations. They will also view the northern part of Hell Gate from Sunken Meadow, the former islands connected to Astoria, and the East River power plants. Additionally, there is a vantage point of Rikers Island, North and South Brother Islands, and the world’s largest prison barge.

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• Tea and coffee

Delve into the history and dangers of Hell Gate, a notorious waterway in New York. This guided walking tour uncovers the treacherous section of the East River between Manhattan and Astoria, notorious for its concealed reefs, fierce tides, and legendary whirlpools that have claimed numerous ships. As participants stroll along Randall’s Island, they will hear tales of river pirates, explosive calamities, and daring engineering achievements. Uncover how this small river segment influenced the city’s maritime history, leaving behind haunting remnants of quarantine hospitals, prisons, and lost communities.

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