Parks & Outdoors
Gantry Plaza State Park
Riverside piers with unbeatable Manhattan skyline views, lawns, and the iconic restored gantries.
4-09 47th Rd, LIC, NY 11101
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Socrates Sculpture Park
Four-acre open-air museum on the East River waterfront with large-scale sculpture and free public programs year-round.
32-01 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11106
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Rainey Park
A peaceful waterfront green space with lawns, benches, and sweeping East River views toward Roosevelt Island.
34-05 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11106
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Queensbridge Park
One of Queens' largest parks with athletic fields, handball courts, a running track, and waterfront esplanade.
41-01 Northern Blvd, LIC, NY 11101
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MoMA PS1
One of the largest contemporary art institutions in the U.S., set in a converted public school building.
22-25 Jackson Ave, LIC, NY 11101
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The Noguchi Museum
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's preserved studio and personal museum across a converted factory and serene sculpture garden.
9-01 33rd Rd, LIC, NY 11106
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LIC Arts Center
Community-focused contemporary arts space with exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and youth programming.
44-02 23rd St, LIC, NY 11101
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The Chocolate Factory Theater
Acclaimed experimental performance space for new theater, dance, and interdisciplinary arts in an industrial building.
38-33 24th St, LIC, NY 11101
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5Pointz District
The legendary graffiti mecca's neighborhood, now a thriving arts district with murals and studios throughout.
Jackson Ave & Davis St, LIC, NY 11101
Restaurants
Casa Enrique
Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant with vibrant, regional cooking from Chiapas in a warm neighborhood setting.
5-48 49th Ave, LIC, NY 11101
Cafes
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
A neighborhood favorite for expertly roasted coffee, cozy seating, and house-made pastries.
10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC, NY 11101
Cafes
Birch Coffee LIC
Third-wave coffee shop with expertly sourced single-origins, a bright interior, and community-minded ethos.
47-18 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11101
Playgrounds
Hunters Point South Playground
A bright, modern waterfront playground with climbing structures, slides, and open green space.
55th Ave & 2nd St, LIC, NY 11109
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Bella Abzug Park Playground
A modern play area in Hunters Point South with water features, swings, climbing walls, and spray showers.
50-10 Center Blvd, LIC, NY 11109
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Murray Playground
A classic neighborhood playground with sprinklers, basketball courts, and ample bench seating for families.
38-11 10th St, LIC, NY 11101
Playgrounds
Dutch Kills Playground
Compact local playground with play structures and a spray shower, tucked in the Dutch Kills neighborhood.
36-05 36th Ave, LIC, NY 11101
Playgrounds
Queensbridge Park Playground
Expansive playground within Queensbridge Park featuring slides, swings, sprinklers, and open fields nearby.
41-01 Northern Blvd, LIC, NY 11101
Playgrounds
Degnon Terminal Playground
A neighborhood play space named after the historic Degnon Terminal warehouse district of LIC.
29-12 40th Ave, LIC, NY 11101
Playgrounds
Bridge Street Playground
A small neighborhood playground with swings and spray showers, popular with families in northern LIC.
9-26 Bridge St, LIC, NY 11106
Markets & Shopping
LIC Flea & Food
Seasonal weekend market with antiques, vintage finds, local artisan vendors, and a rotating lineup of food stalls.
5-25 46th Ave, LIC, NY 11101