AREA GUIDE

 

A redeveloped industrial area along the East River in Queens, Long Island City is known for its gleaming high-rises with sweeping views of Manhattan. Innovative art galleries and performance spaces, as well as pockets of trendy bars and restaurants, appeal to local artists and young professionals. MoMA PS1 showcases cutting-edge art and hosts seasonal dance parties. Locals enjoy the quiet riverfront park while viewing the amazing NYC midtown skyline.

LOCAL ISLAND CITY ATTRACTIONS

 

Silvercup Studios

      (42-22  22nd St Long Island City, NY 11101)

      Silvercup Studios is a fully equipped film studio where the iconic TV hit show Sopranos was shot.

      It offers 23 sound stages as well as a fully equipped lighting and grip department.

 

LIC Flea & Food

      (5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101)

       Large outdoor market with vendors selling antiques, collectibles & food every summer weekend.

 

The Cliffs at LIC

      (11-11 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101)

      Large and colorful rock-climbing gym offering multiple faces & a rappel tower for adults & kids.

 

Gantry State Park

      (4-09 47th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101)

      Gantry Plaza State Park has sweeping views of the world famous New York City skyline.  This quiet

       riverfront park is front row to Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza along the East River.

 

MOMA PS1

      (22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101)

      MOMA PS1 is the sister museum of MOMA in Manhattan.

STADIUMS/ARENAS

 

Madison Square Garden

Yankee Stadium

US Open

Citi Field

SHOPPING

 

Macy’s Herald Square

• Fifth Ave Shopping

• Apple Store (24Hr): 767 5th Ave,  New York, NY 10153

• SoHo Shopping

Brookfield Place