Waterfront parks, the best Manhattan skyline view from anywhere in NYC, PS1, MoMA outposts, and a rapid transit ride to Midtown. LIC quietly became one of the most livable waterfront neighborhoods in the city.
The top things to do in Long Island City are gantry plaza state park at sunset, moma ps1, and anable basin sailing bar. To meet locals in Long Island City, post a plan on Plus 1 (coffee walk, sunset drinks, or a specific event) and other verified members can request to join. Plus 1 is now live in NYC.
Best Manhattan skyline view in the city. Free. Bring a blanket, a bottle of wine, and a plus one.
Contemporary art museum in an old public school. Warm Up parties on Saturdays in summer are legendary. Free admission with NYC ID first Fridays.
Waterfront bar with boat slips. Sundays are packed with brunch crowds. Come at 5pm for a table.
Book 21 days out. Best mole in NYC. Small dining room, worth the wait.
Third-wave coffee since 2008. Perfect for a weekend morning walk. Two locations, both worth it.
Landmarked. Best photographed from the promenade at Gantry Park. Golden hour lights it perfectly.
Farmers market comfort food. Cash-only, tiny, worth the 30-minute wait on Saturday.
Craft cocktails, no gimmicks. Long list, patient bartenders. Best low-key first date bar in LIC.
From Gantry Park to Socrates Sculpture Park is 1.5 miles one way. Sunrise runs are a scene.
Local craft brewery, dog-friendly, good outdoor space.
Burnt ends, brisket, ribs. Order the tray for a group.
The cookie is the reason. Grab one, walk to the waterfront.
Small independent galleries opening on Saturday afternoons. Free openings, wine, small crowds.
Vernon Blvd. Australian brunch vibes. Best avocado toast in Queens.
Free kayaking on summer Saturdays. Sign up on-site. Views back at Manhattan are unbelievable.
Plus 1 is now live in NYC. Post a specific plan (coffee, brunch, drinks, run, gallery walk), and other Long Island City members can request to join.
Download Plus 1 →Long Island City (LIC) is known for Gantry Plaza State Park, MoMA PS1, the Pepsi-Cola sign, the best Manhattan skyline view from Queens, and the fastest-growing residential waterfront in NYC over the past decade.
Saturday afternoon at Gantry Plaza State Park, sunset drinks at Anable Basin, dinner at Casa Enrique, late-night at Dutch Kills.
Post a plan on Plus 1 (Gantry Park sunset at 7pm, coffee at Sweetleaf at 10am, drinks at Anable Basin at 6pm). LIC has a heavy tech and finance transplant population who commute to Manhattan and want to build a social life on the Queens side.
Yes near the waterfront (Vernon Blvd, Center Blvd, Jackson Ave). Some inner LIC blocks require walking further, but the core is compact.
Yes. Well-lit, active waterfront, families walking dogs until late. Very safe by NYC standards.
Casa Enrique (Michelin star Mexican), M. Wells Steakhouse, Sweetleaf for coffee, LIC Market for weekend brunch, and John Brown Smokehouse for BBQ.