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Visiting Long Island City

Travelers to Long Island City give high marks for the shopping, top-notch restaurants, and local tours. Vibrant and scenic, this city will delight tourists with its cafés, art, and museums. Bloomingdale's, Chrysler Building, and Barney's are some of the top sights around the area.

• You'll find 1355 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of New York
• The closest major airport is in New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) 6.6 from the city center
• The next closest is in Teterboro, NJ (TEB) 15.5 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Long Island City

The city is well known for its art and museums, and cultural venues include Diego Salazar Art Gallery, SculptureCenter, and P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center. The city's natural beauty is on display at Queensbridge Park, Gantry Plaza State Park, and Hunter's Point South. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Court House Square and Jeffrey Leder Gallery.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 41 hotels and other lodging accommodations to select from in Long Island City. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Home2 Suites by Hilton NY Long Island City/Manhattan View - With a stay at this 2.5-star aparthotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and a fitness center, along with an in-room kitchen. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.
• The Vue Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member - Our customers like the breakfast and overall value at this hotel. With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and a business center, along with free WiFi.
• Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View - This 3-star hotel features a restaurant, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Expedia customers like its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.

In the surrounding area, top places to visit include Bloomingdale's, located 1.5 mi (2.4 from the city center, and Chrysler Building, which is 1.7 mi (2.7 away.

Getting Around Long Island City

With so many choices for transportation, exploring Long Island City is a breeze. You can access metro transit at 23 St. - Ely Av. Station, Long Island City - Court Sq. Station, and Queensboro Plaza Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station or Long Island City Station.

Dressing for Long Island City

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 55°F during the day and 26°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 83°F, while the average at night is 40°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 84°F with nighttime averages of 55°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 69°F and nighttime averages of 28°F
• About 49.96 inches of rain falls on Long Island City each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 83°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 28°F

Known for being urban and family-friendly, the Long Island City neighbourhood offers many convenient options for restaurants and cafés. The neighbourhood's architecture, friendly people, and skyline are just some of its charming qualities. Take in the natural beauty of the parks and island views—or broaden your horizons with some local art and theatre. A stay at one of the hotels in Long Island City makes it easy to venture out into the larger area.

Places to see around Long Island City

The local museums and theatres add a sense of refinement. Stroll the halls at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, 5 Pointz The Institute of Higher Burnin, or MoMA PS1. You can check out the local talent at Thalia Spanish Theatre, Dicapo Opera Theatre, and 59E59 Theaters. Court House Square, Queensboro Bridge, and Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden are well-known local landmarks. McCarren Park Pool, Sony Wonder Technology Lab, and NBC Studios will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Queensbridge Park, Gantry Plaza State Park, and Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park are some scenic spots that are popular with the locals. Rat Rock, Audubon Center, and Teaneck Creek Conservancy are beautiful places to appreciate nature. If you're looking for something else to do, head to The Foundry, Euphora Health Medi Spa and Salon, and Green Point Lodge.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Bloomingdale's, Chrysler Building, and Grand Central Terminal. You can also check out SculptureCenter, Diego Salazar Art Gallery, and Jeffrey Leder Gallery.

Getting around Long Island City

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Long Island City - Court Sq. Station, Queens Plaza Station, or Queensboro Plaza Station. If you want to venture out of town, Long Island City Hunterspoint Avenue Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Long Island City Station.

At 6.4 km (4 miles), New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) is the closest major airport to Long Island City. The next closest airport is New York, NY (JRB-Downtown Manhattan Heliport), located 7.7 km (4.8 miles) away.