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Long Island City

Queens’ artistic epicenter

MoMA PS1. Photo: Daniel Harel

This former manufacturing hub is one of NYC’s most exciting neighborhoods, with a lively nightlife scene, must-visit restaurants and contemporary art museums. Along the waterfront, green spaces Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park are well suited for picnics and sunset strolls.

GUIDES & ESSENTIALS

Get to know Long Island City through our guides and insider stories.



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Chef Cosme Aguilar Q&A

The chef of Queens’ highly touted Casa Enrique keeps his focus on family and flavor.

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Guide to MoMA PS1

Here’s everything you need to know about this innovative art institution in Long Island City.

Various food dishes from Yumpling
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Asian Culture in Long Island City

This small residential Queens enclave boasts a large Asian-identifying community.

From left: Chris Yu, Jeff Fann and Howie Jeon
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An Interview with Yumpling

The owners of the counter-service spot in LIC tell us how they introduced their family recipes and Taiwanese cooking to NYC.

THINGS TO DO

Explore this neighborhood’s lively art scene, local shops and stunning skyline views.

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Museums & Galleries
Long Island City

The Noguchi Museum

See an unparalleled collection of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi's work.

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Museums & Galleries
Long Island City

Socrates Sculpture Park

This internationally renowned outdoor museum and park offers a host of free programs and events.

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Broadway & Performing Arts
Long Island City

Dance Entropy

This professional modern dance company uses creation, performance and teaching to link dance and the people of particular communities.

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Broadway & Performing Arts
Long Island City

Chocolate Factory Theater

This Obie Award-winning theater produces new works by its founding members and Visiting Artists program participants.

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Museums & Galleries
Long Island City

SculptureCenter

Founded in 1928 and now located in Queens' Long Island City neighborhood, the center is dedicated to experimental development in contemporary sculpture.

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Attractions & Tours
Long Island City

Pepsi-Cola Sign

The red cursive Pepsi-Cola sign has resided in Long Island City since 1936.

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Museums & Galleries
Long Island City

MoMA PS1

One of the oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions in the States is a consistent innovator.

Photo: Julienne Schaer
Outdoors & Recreation
Long Island City

Gantry Plaza State Park

This green space and promenade run alongside the East River, with views of the east side of Manhattan.

Culture Lab LIC
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Culture Lab LIC

This art and cultural center features two galleries, a theater and classroom space.

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Shopping
Lower East Side

Extra Butter

A streetwear and sneaker brand with special collaborations rooted in hip-hop culture.

Remix Market furniture and home décor
Shopping
Long Island City

Remix Market

Don’t sleep on this secondhand shop that sells home goods and decor at discounted prices and donates to the community.

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Shopping
Long Island City

BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center

Sign up for a ceramics class at any level, from beginner to pro, or shop at the store.

Shopping
Long Island City

Book Culture LIC

Discerning readers take note: this bookstore is a rare gem.

WHERE TO EAT IN LONG ISLAND CITY

Discover some of Long Island City’s top spots to eat and drink, including neighborhood favorites and hidden gems.

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Restaurants
Long Island City

Maiella

Enjoy casual and rustic Italian waterfront dining in Long Island City.

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Nightlife
Long Island City

Dutch Kills

This hot spot in Long Island City offers up fancy libations with hand-cut ice.

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Restaurants
Long Island City

Yumpling

This casual restaurant offers Taiwanese fried chicken, dumplings, noodles and bubble tea.

Courtesy, Jungly
Restaurants
Long Island City

Jungly

Staying true to the essence of New York City, Jungly brings to life flavors from across the globe with an American touch.

Photo: David Rothenberg
Sports
Long Island City

Gutter Bar LIC

An old-school-style bowling alley in LIC has live music and a bar serving up food.

Restaurants
Long Island City

Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill

At this lively outdoor spot, customers flock for World Cup games, weddings, birthdays and holidays such as the Fourth of July, where a huge celebration takes place.

Courtesy, Il Falco
Restaurants
Long Island City

Il Falco

Chef-owner Bolivar Perez has decades of experience cooking Italian fine cuisine.

Food at Takumen
Restaurants
Long Island City

Takumen

Restorative bowls of ramen, sashimi and sushi rolls are served up at this hip izakaya.

Food at Hupo
Restaurants
Long Island City

Hupo

This Long Island City restaurant is dedicated to presenting Szechuan food in a contemporary way, while maintaining traditional virtues, too.

Restaurants
Long Island City

Terrone

Terrone brings their cuisine "from the Italian farm to the American table."

LONG ISLAND CITY BREWERIES

Sip your way through the craft breweries that dot this Queens waterfront neighborhood.

Fifth Hammer Brewery, beer
Nightlife
Long Island City

Fifth Hammer Brewing

Find creative drafts and live music at this LIC brewery.

Nightlife
Long Island City

Focal Point Beer Co.

This staple of the Queens craft brewery scene features ample space to relax.

Photo: Molly Flores
Nightlife
Long Island City

Rockaway Brewing Company

This Queens-based microbrewery and bar offers events and food pop-ups in its taproom.

Modern rooftop bar with a central counter surrounded by barstools, hanging lights above, shelves stocked with bottles, planter boxes with flowers, string lights overhead, and outdoor tables and chairs under a clear sky.
Nightlife
Long Island City

The Greats of Craft

This neighborhood spot takes visitors from day to night with fresh-brewed coffee and beers on tap.

Nightlife
Long Island City

Finback Brewery LIC

This spacious, unpretentious venue serves up delicious beers and Asian snacks.

MOMENTS IN LONG ISLAND CITY

Immerse yourself in this storied Queens neighborhood with our photo slideshow.

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