This former manufacturing epicenter 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.
The chef of Queens’ Michelin-starred Casa Enrique keeps his focus on family and flavor.
Here’s everything you need to know about this innovative art institution in Long Island City.
This small residential Queens enclave boasts a large Asian-identifying community.
Sip your way through the microbreweries that dot this Queens waterfront neighborhood.
Founded in 1928 and now located in Queens' Long Island City neighborhood, the center is dedicated to experimental development in contemporary sculpture.
One of the oldest and largest nonprofit contemporary art institutions in the States constantly innovates with its exhibitions and events.
See an unparalleled collection of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi's work.
Once an abandoned industrial waterfront, the park now is now a green space and promenade running alongside the East River, with views of the east side of Manhattan.
This internationally renowned outdoor museum and park offers a host of free programs and events.
Carrying everything from vintage clothing to jewelry to antiques and much more, the LIC Flea & Food is Queens' largest outdoor artisan market, operating every weekend from 10am to 6pm, rain or shine.
An old-school-style bowling alley in LIC has live music and a bar serving up food.
Find creative drafts and live music at this LIC brewery.
An intimate, romantic wine bar offers light bites and frequent live jazz.
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.
This hot spot in Long Island City offers up fancy libations with hand-cut ice.