Birch Coffee LIC
Third-wave coffee shop with expertly sourced single-origins, a bright interior, and community-minded ethos.
1 Ct Square W, 25-01 Jackson Ave, LIC, NY 11101Casa Enrique
Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant with vibrant, regional cooking from Chiapas in a warm neighborhood setting.
5-48 49th Ave, LIC, NY 11101Gantry Plaza State Park
Riverside piers with unbeatable Manhattan skyline views, lawns, and the iconic restored gantries.
4-09 47th Rd, LIC, NY 11101Hunters Point South Playground
A bright, modern waterfront playground with climbing structures, slides, and open green space.
55th Ave & 2nd St, LIC, NY 11109LIC 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 11101MoMA 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 11101Queensbridge Park
One of Queens' largest parks with athletic fields, handball courts, a running track, and waterfront esplanade.
41-01 Northern Blvd, LIC, NY 11101Rainey Park
A peaceful waterfront green space with lawns, benches, and sweeping East River views toward Roosevelt Island.
34-05 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11106Socrates 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 11106Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
A neighborhood favorite for expertly roasted coffee, cozy seating, and house-made pastries.
10-93 Jackson Ave, LIC, NY 11101The Chocolate Factory Theater
Acclaimed experimental performance space for new theater, dance, and interdisciplinary arts in an industrial building.
38-33 24th St, LIC, NY 11101The 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