Guidebook for Queens

Martha
Guidebook for Queens

Parks & Nature

From here, you can see a fantastic view of Manhattan from the waterfront. The park is situated next to the East River in the Hunter's Point section of Long Island City. There is a playground, volleyball net with sand, a coffee bistro place, and a boardwalk.
12 locals recommend
Gantry Park Landing
2-14 50th Ave
12 locals recommend
From here, you can see a fantastic view of Manhattan from the waterfront. The park is situated next to the East River in the Hunter's Point section of Long Island City. There is a playground, volleyball net with sand, a coffee bistro place, and a boardwalk.
Murray Playground stretches from 11th to 21st Street, and is bounded by 45th Avenue and 45th Road. The park features a baseball/soccer field, handball/ basketball courts, a children’s play area, a dog run and a garden.
Murray Playground
Murray Playground stretches from 11th to 21st Street, and is bounded by 45th Avenue and 45th Road. The park features a baseball/soccer field, handball/ basketball courts, a children’s play area, a dog run and a garden.
Popular urban park offers a waterfront promenade, green space, playground, dog run & cafe plaza.
47 locals recommend
Hunter's Point South Park
Center Boulevard
47 locals recommend
Popular urban park offers a waterfront promenade, green space, playground, dog run & cafe plaza.
Public park with waterfront views of Queensboro Bridge, baseball fields, picnic areas & playgrounds.
22 locals recommend
Queensbridge Park
Vernon Boulevard
22 locals recommend
Public park with waterfront views of Queensboro Bridge, baseball fields, picnic areas & playgrounds.
Overlooking Manhattan, this triangular-shaped park was designed by master architect Louis I. Kahn. Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City. It is the first memorial dedicated to the former President in his home state and a New York State Park. The Park is free to the public. http://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/
50 locals recommend
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
1 FDR Four Freedoms Park
50 locals recommend
Overlooking Manhattan, this triangular-shaped park was designed by master architect Louis I. Kahn. Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City. It is the first memorial dedicated to the former President in his home state and a New York State Park. The Park is free to the public. http://www.fdrfourfreedomspark.org/

Food Scene

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Manhattan's skyline, LIC Landing by COFFEED features a spectacular 2000 sq-ft outdoor event space and a high-quality outdoor cafe. It is located in Long Island City's beautiful, brand-new waterfront park at Hunters Point South. http://www.liclanding.com/
11 locals recommend
LIC Landing
52-10 Center Blvd
11 locals recommend
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Manhattan's skyline, LIC Landing by COFFEED features a spectacular 2000 sq-ft outdoor event space and a high-quality outdoor cafe. It is located in Long Island City's beautiful, brand-new waterfront park at Hunters Point South. http://www.liclanding.com/
Modern restaurant & lounge featuring cocktails, gourmet Latin-inspired eats & expansive water views. http://blendonthewater.wix.com/blendonthewater
54 locals recommend
Blend on the Water
45-40 Center Boulevard
54 locals recommend
Modern restaurant & lounge featuring cocktails, gourmet Latin-inspired eats & expansive water views. http://blendonthewater.wix.com/blendonthewater
two doors down from the apartment!
148 locals recommend
Dunkin'
182 Bedford Ave
148 locals recommend
two doors down from the apartment!
Artisanal coffee, sandwiches, sweets & organic & vegan pastries are offered in a contemporary space! themillcoffeelic.com
13 locals recommend
The Mill
583 Warburton Ave
13 locals recommend
Artisanal coffee, sandwiches, sweets & organic & vegan pastries are offered in a contemporary space! themillcoffeelic.com

Arts & Culture

Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school. momaps1.org
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
575 locals recommend
Museum of Modern Art-run venue for experimental & contemporary art & events, set in an old school. momaps1.org

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space. dutchkillsbar.com
104 locals recommend
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Ave
104 locals recommend
Classic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space. dutchkillsbar.com

Getting Around

Take the 7 , N , & Q
25 locals recommend
Queensboro Plaza station
25 locals recommend
Take the 7 , N , & Q

Essentials

It's right across the street!
347 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
1769 2nd Ave
347 locals recommend
It's right across the street!
To the left when you step out of the apartment :)!
Forever Young Fruit & Vegetables
To the left when you step out of the apartment :)!