Location: Long Island City
Top Things to do in Long Island City
5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Long Island City That You Shouldn't Miss
Long Island City (LIC) is the westernmost residential and commercial neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. LIC is noted for its rapid and ongoing residential growth and gentrification, its waterfront parks, and its thriving arts community. LIC has among the highest concentration of art galleries, art institutions, and studio space of any neighborhood in New York City. It is bordered by Astoria to the north; the East River to the west; Hazen Street, 49th Street, and New Calvary Cemetery in Sunnyside to the east; and Newtown Creek—which separates Queens from Greenpoint, Brooklyn—to the south. It originally was the seat of government of the Town of Newtown, and remains the largest neighborhood in Queens. The area is part of Queens Community Board 1, located north of the Queensboro Bridge and Queens Plaza; it is also of Queens Community Board 2 to the south.
Restaurants in Long Island City
1. Gantry Plaza State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By untdrum99 - Cebu City, Philippines
Gantry Plaza State Park is located in Long Island City in Queens and is a great park with a lot of family-friendly activities with a dog park, sand volleyball, dining, open spaces, and with some of the best views of the Manhattan skyline, especially at sunset. There is also a ferry that goes across to Manhattan, but is also conveniently located near a couple of subway stops. Entrance to the park is free. It's a former dockyards so it is interesting to see how they have repurposed the area into something everyone can use. There is free parking located nearby on the street.
2. Queens Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Queens Food Tours is a unique and memorable food tasting and cultural walking tour of one of New York City's most unexplored and underrated borough-Queens. As Rodney Dangerfield would have put it, "we get no respect". You know that Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse places in the world, but did you know that when it comes to good eats, Queens is king!
3. Noguchi Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Thirteen galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden are the settings for the wide collection of art work by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988.)
Reviewed By Chi2me - Chicago, United States
Noguchi is iconic and now, for me, so is his museum. Really worth a trip. The open air parts coupled with the sculpture garden and gift shop make it truly unique. Then walk out the door to the Socrates Sculpture park and you're good to go.
4. Hunter's Point South Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By seanworc - New York City, United States
This is a relatively new park along the East River waterfront in Long Island City, Queens. What makes it very special is the views across the river to scan the horizon lines of the Manhattan Midtown skyscrapers such as the United Nations, Citibank Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, UN Plaza, and many more. There are plenty of lounge chairs to sit and watch the the people and the sights. The locally famous Pepsi Cola sign is nearby. Plenty of food and drink options. Big kid playground. Easy access by train, car, taxi, or Uber. Go on a clear and sunny day. It can get very cold/windy next to the water in winter.
