Location: Long Island City
Top Things to do in Long Island City
What to do and see in Long Island City, New York (NY): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. 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.
2. LIC Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By HanKelly - Bowling Green, United States
One of the best parts of this bar was our bartender Kerry who let us know about the history of the bar and area. He was sociable and made the experience more fun. There was live music by the fire in the back which was really cool, and the NBA All star game on the TVs in the main area. Drink selection was fantastic and the whole experience was awesome. We've since returned and will again and again. Awesome spot!
3. The Secret Theatre
4. Rockaway Brewing Company
5. Fifth Hammer Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Fifth Hammer is a Brewery & Taproom in Long Island City, NYC With over 10 styles on tap at any given time, we brew something for everyone! We also serve wine and cider. You may bring food from outside, and we also feature food trucks and popups. See our website for the schedule. Beer is available to go, both in 4packs of cans and 32oz crowlers.
Reviewed By marcoburatti7 - Mondavio, Italy
Great brewery in Long Island City. The atmosphere is very cool and cozy. The staff is friendly and can suggest to you which beer to try. I have also noticed people coming in to buy six-packs of their beers to take away.
6. MoMA PS1
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 381 reviews
MoMA PS1 is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions in the United States. Located in Long Island City, New York, MoMA PS1 is dedicated to exhibiting the most provocative and challenging art from around the world. MoMA PS1 is an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Reviewed By hrobinson1114 - Hopkinsville, United States
This is MoMA’s more experimental space, and I like it a lot! It’s in a cool, old school building, with great exposed brick and wooden floors. Beautiful large windows with tons of light. Feels less snobby or pretentious than many other NYC museums. The art is also edgier, maybe even more controversial. More raw. And I like that. My favorite experience here was an expansive exhibit focusing on the art of incarcerated prisoners. The work was beautiful, moving. Sometimes heart-wrenching. I wish I had been able to spend more time with each piece, to truly digest the gravity and the pain, but the spaces are small, and only so many people are allowed to be in one room at a time due to COVID restrictions. There was also a neat, colorful, and cheeky Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture exhibit. It tied in with some of her more serious social justice work. There is a cafe that offers counter service and has a big courtyard for outdoor dining. I didn’t try it, but it would have topped off a great experience. I almost passed up this museum, but I ended up enjoying it very much, probably even more than the main MoMA campus. I’ll keep an eye out for future events.
7. Bar 43
8. Indoor Extreme Sports
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Indoor Extreme Sports offers you the Number One Paintball, Lasertag and now Archery Tag Facility in New York City! We host Birthday Parties, Private Reservations of all sorts, Camps, Corporate Outings, Team Building Events, and much more! We are located minutes away from Times Square, NYC and conveniently located 4 blocks away from the 7 Train. Book your next event with us!
