Things to Do in Long Island City, NY - Long Island City Attractions
Things to Do in Long Island City
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- Alonso RSan Jose, Costa Rica11 contributionsThis is a nice public park in Long Island City, from where you have wonderful views of Manhattan's skyline. It is free, and not full of tourist like other places in New York City. There are many options to eat nearbyWritten 30 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Stan TeczaConnecticut4,396 contributionsBeautiful promenade walk with lots of people coming and going. Offers a nice waterfront view of Manhattan.Written 17 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Arty_momRochester Hills, MI2,031 contributionsI can't express how much I am impressed with the museum. I'm not necessarily a huge fan of abstract, but the way the sculptures and other art have been curated it breathtaking. So much natural light that highlights the subtle textures. You can walk a 360 around every piece.
Make time to sit in the garden. There are plenty of benches to sit and look and listen. You can hear the birds and relax. I would love to go back and see the gallery earlier on the day. The main floor is amazing and an indoor outdoor space that connects with nature.
The staff is so friendly. A MUST see for any NYC visit. This is a hidden Gem!Written 6 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - CatWrangler15 contributionsI don't normally love modern art, but this collection (esp the NY-centered exhibits) were unique and very thought-provoking. The setting in a restored public school brought me right back to elementary school days.Written 4 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- MeuterMediaSeal Beach, CA2,298 contributionsBuy a ticket for $2.75 to go to Queens or one stop prior to Manhatten sit on left side upstairs and enjoy the ride. Recommend Meuter MediaWritten 20 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- BlubusdrvrBaltimore, MD244 contributionsStopped by for a couple of beers (Miles From Nowhere and Humming Dragon). They're both IPAs and very similar actually. Hazy with a good hop bite. The MFN may have a better hop but the Humming Dragon has a spice that's good. Pick your poison!Written 3 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Marco BurattiMondavio, Italy475 contributionsGreat 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.Written 9 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Matt BHalifax, Canada305 contributionsThe LIC location of Rockaway Brewing was a pleasant surprise. There was plenty of seating when we went on Tuesday evening and we had a table where we played connect four. The brewery was dog friendly. The beer itself was good and they had a decent selection. I recommend making a visit here if you cannot get out to their flagship location.Written 17 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- TravelingHibiscusNew York City, NY50 contributionsIt was intimidating, walls climbing to the ceiling that seemed to go on forever with many seasoned climbers swinging and reaching as they climbed higher and higher. We were new to this, but we were willing to give it our best shot.
The turning point came when I saw a young lady, no older than 8 years old climb higher than my height with a confidence that made me say to myself, "if she can do it, so can I." And I did, I climbed higher than my height (average) which was good enough for me. I had fun while challenging myself and fighting my fear of heights.Written 24 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - nycmom22New York City, NY2,619 contributionsIt feels like a large park on the river. Young kids can run around. Not that much sculpture to view. Portasans rather than bathrooms.Written 4 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- 585MCRRochester32 contributionsVisiting the Secret Theatre made me feel like complete NYC insider! Getting there was easy, quick, comfortable and safe, but had an edgy, urban vibe. A quick 7 train ride from Grand Central Station, a 4 minute walk under the elevated tracks and we were there. The Secret is tucked away behind a tall, chain link fence and through what feels like a small loading dock. We saw an outstanding production of Macbeth in the intimate setting of a black box theater. We had refreshments during intermission, and found that the lobby area is pretty tight and can't accommodate many people, so most stayed in the theatre.
Walking back to the train we stopped at a little divey pub with a good kitchen that had a terrific beer selection for my husband, and poured me a lovely Sauvignon Blanc. It was such a great night!
The Secret theatre is also affordable. For little more than it costs to go to the movies we enjoyed a night of great professional theater, and a real New York experience. This is a secret worth sharing.Written 25 March 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - rmilagrosNew York City, NY166 contributionsMemorial Day Weekend 2021, what a flop! The first "official" weekend of summer and it was cold, raining, just miserable. A friend and I had serious plans and of course they were ruined. I decided we should do some type of activity in the area. And came across BB. I instantly decided this would be it. Got there, found very helpful staff, it was crowded and us being novices didn't really enjoy (my friend less then I). But had fun anyway. And will be going back to take the lessons.
Overall a good indoor activity and fun!Written 4 June 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Allan SNew York City, NY6,251 contributionsThis is a one of a kind. Places. Great for nostalgia buffs or people who like me to press buttons. A terrific collection of elevator parts that do work and from an era when the city was full of manned elevators. Loved the place and it is just different than any other museunWritten 10 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- hrobinson1114Nashville, TN2,521 contributionsThis is not a stand alone activity. I recommend doing it along with Museum of the Moving Image and some Astoria dining,
You should also know modern art is not my thing, and this place is super modern and experimental. My favorite part was the architecture, lighting, and shadows. Industrial like. Makes for some great and interesting photos.
It’s free, so you have nothing to lose! Staff is very nice. Large open space. I only spent about 20 minutes here, but one could spend longer pondering the art.Written 21 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - va70auxFalls Church61 contributionsI first saw the tents when I was on a rooftop and wondered what it was. Back in town a year later, I finally got a chance to check it out. Based on what I saw on their website, it looks like the same vendors aren't at every event date. On this July 4th, we walked through; the flea vendors was in the middle while the food vendors surrounded them. From Muzzles, my fiance enjoyed the muzzlebag burger. It consisted of a German beef dumpling topped with caramelized onions in a pretzel bun and served with herb tossed ruffled/wavy/ridge chips. I opted for DOMI, cream puffs (profiteroles/choux pastry) filled with Asian flavors. While they had a 3 for $$ deal, I only got the black sesame and porky puff. The finished products became eye candy for myself and everyone around me as I walked back to my seat in the roped off area (where alcohol was served). The flavors were on point for both sweet and savory puffs. Each had a nice crunch to them and the sesame cream and pork filled every corner in the puffs. If we came across these vendors again at other locations, we'll definitely buy. Overall, it's only good for one visit. Once we finished our food, we left because the volume of the music was far too loud for the size of the venue.Written 18 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island City
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- The best outdoor activities in Long Island City according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Gantry Plaza State Park
- Hunter's Point South Park
- Socrates Sculpture Park
- Lou Lodati Park
- Rafferty Triangle
- The most popular things to do in Long Island City with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Gantry Plaza State Park
- Hunter's Point South Park
- Pepsi Cola Sign
- Kidmoto Technologies
- Socrates Sculpture Park