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.
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Gantry Park Landing
2-14 50th AveFrom 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.
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Ipharki ye-Hunter's Point South
Center BoulevardPopular 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.
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Queensbridge Park
Vernon BoulevardPublic 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/
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
1 FDR Four Freedoms ParkOverlooking 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/
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LIC Landing
52-10 Center BlvdSet 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
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Blend on the Water
45-40 Center BoulevardModern restaurant & lounge featuring cocktails, gourmet Latin-inspired eats & expansive water views.
http://blendonthewater.wix.com/blendonthewater
Dunkin'
182 Bedford Avetwo doors down from the apartment!
Artisanal coffee, sandwiches, sweets & organic & vegan pastries are offered in a contemporary space!
themillcoffeelic.com
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The Mill
583 Warburton AveArtisanal 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
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveMuseum 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
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Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson AveClassic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space.
dutchkillsbar.com
Getting Around
Queensboro Plaza station
Take the 7 , N , & Q
Essentials
Key Food Supermarkets
1769 2nd AveIt's right across the street!
Forever Young Fruit & Vegetables
To the left when you step out of the apartment :)!