Neighborhood guide / Queens
Long Island City, Queens
Explore Long Island City, Queens with a neighborhood outline map, places to eat, parks and landmarks, and nearby transit.
Map of Long Island City
● Guide locationP ParkT Rail station
Open street map and zoom in ↗Rafferty Triangle is one public space to look for on your route. Check service to Queensboro Plaza if you’re arriving by rail.
Where to start
Start at Gantry Plaza State Park for the view across the East River to Midtown. Stay through dusk if you want to watch the skyline light up.
Landmarks and public spaces
Parks and places to spend time
- Rafferty Triangle44 Dr., Hunter St. Crescent St.
- Court Square ParkJackson Ave. bet. Court Sq. and Thomson Ave.
- McKenna TriangleJackson Ave., Court Sq., 45 Ave.
Designated landmarks
- New York State Supreme Court, Queens County, Long Island City Branch25-10 Court Square
- New York Architectural Terra Cotta Company Building42-10 To 42-16 Vernon Boulevard
- Fire Engine Company 258, Hook and Ladder Company 11510-40 47Th Avenue
Public art and monuments
- Capt. Malcolm A. RaffertyCaptain Malcolm A. Rafferty Square
- Major James A. McKenna FlagstaffMcKenna Square
Restaurants and local hangouts
These nearby listings come from city records. Check current hours and menus before visiting.
Where to eat
- Lucky Pizzeria & CafeAmerican · 27-10 Queens Plaza South
- First Stop Bar & GrillAmerican · 27-08 Queens Plaza South
- MamabitesAmerican · 42-09 28 Street
- Raj'S Indian KitchenIndian · 42-12 28 Street
Cafés and bakeries
- Fresh PickJuice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 25-06 Queens Plaza South
- Cozy Tea HouseCoffee/Tea · 27-17 42 Road
Getting there
Explore nearby
Queensbridge Long Island City-Hunters Point Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills Ravenswood Hunters Point
Map and listing sources
City Planning boundaries · Neighborhood names · City restaurant records · Parks · Designated landmarks · Public monuments · MTA stations