Gantry Plaza State Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

1. Gantry Plaza State Park

9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 131 tips and reviews

Karl H.Karl Hobart: Perfect views and plenty of secluded nooks to get a bit of "privacy."

jenne .jenne 💜: Amazing views of NYC's skyline, plenty of places to sit & relax, but also plenty of places to explore! Overall wonderful park.

Dana O.Dana OMalley: Best view of Manhattan anywhere. Gorgeous area all-around. Love. :)

Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

2. Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill

9.3
4-40 44th Dr (East River & Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Bar · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews

Janae R.Janae Redmond: Really great outdoor spot, breathtaking views of the city, dog friendly and very laid back!

Alice Q.Alice Q: The views are amazing and worth the trip alone. The chevapi is good, though the pita is more like a chewy crunchy pancake (liked it).

Scott L.Scott Lustig: Beautiful views and delicious cold beers. This secluded spot is perfect for neighborhood hangouts and after work drinks. All cash.

Hunter's Point South Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

3. Hunter's Point South Park

9.6
Center Blvd (at Borden Ave), Queens, NY
Park · Hunters Point · 29 tips and reviews

Taiger W.Taiger Williams: This is a great park, beautiful view of the city.

SenencitoSenencito: The newer part of Gantry Park. It's such as nice with some great views and family friendly environment

John B.John Burke: Great park with an amazing view of NYC's skyline. Clean bathrooms / good beer & snacks at Coffeed near the E. River Ferry landing.

Blend On The Water is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

4. Blend On The Water

8.7
45-40 Center Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Hunters Point · 71 tips and reviews

Lori L.Lori Luo: A high-ceilinged interior and gorgeous views of Manhattan make this one of the best places to lounge in while in LIC.

Cheyenne V.Cheyenne Vincent: Love, love, love it. Everything was perfect, the view, the workers, the drinks. Definitely will go again. Great for dates, very classy.

Paloma O.Paloma Ortiz: This is just an all in one restaurant. The decoration and view is amazing, the food and drinks are fantastic, the service is great. Love it love it.

Long Island City Piers is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

5. Long Island City Piers

9.1
Center Blvd (at 50th Ave), Queens, NY
Pier · Hunters Point · 23 tips and reviews

Leon B.Leon Bolivar: Perfect place to relax and enjoy the killer view.

Christina R.Christina Rapesto: Best place to relax with friends n watch the views of the city

V B.V Bridges: This is the most beautiful view of the city.

Boro Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

6. Boro Hotel

8.7
38-28 27th St (39th Avenue & 38th Avenue), Long Island City, NY
Hotel · 13 tips and reviews

Chona D.Chona De Guzman: Not only is the hotel gorgeous but so are the staff! Excellent customer service! Amazing views from our 11th floor room!

Derek F.Derek Flanzraich: Beautiful industrial rooms, great service, huge bathtubs, complementary breakfast, and terrific views of Manhattan-- Boro's the perfect staycation!

Aalok S.Aalok Shah: Love the view! Great modern design in the lobby and the room. The lobby is a good place to hang out with some friends.

Pepsi Cola Sign is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

7. Pepsi Cola Sign

9.1
46th Ave (at Center Blvd), Queens, NY
Monument · Hunters Point · 20 tips and reviews

PepsiPepsi: Great views from Manhattan! Snap a pic and post it with your check in. And don't forget to follow Pepsi on Foursquare!

Norman E.Norman Ellis: Around the corner from Blend on the Water. Walk off dinner with a stroll along esplanade. Marvel at being so close to this iconic sign. Take some pics, relish the NYC skyline view.

Lauren H.Lauren Hansen: Pretty park, and kept very clean. Great place to chill out on a nice day, with a view of the city across the river.

SHI is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

8. SHI

7.3
4720 Center Blvd (at 47th Ave.), Queens, NY
Asian Restaurant · Hunters Point · 118 tips and reviews

Mrs L.Mrs L: The ceviche, the seaweed salad, the fresh ginger & pineapple vodka drink, & the view of the NYC skyline!

Eddie Q.Eddie Quintero: Absolutely amazing food! Friendly service & great view of the city skyline. What more could you ask for? My new go to spot!

Rockin A.Rockin Aldred: Atmosphere is stunning &beautiful ! Food is amazing best views over looking the city .

Ravel Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

9. Ravel Hotel

7.6
8-08 Queens Plz S (btwn Vernon Blvd. & 9th St.), Long Island City, NY
Hotel · 45 tips and reviews

Neel P.Neel Patel: Roof top is nice. Great service. Hotel staff friendly. Had my sisters wedding their with around 200 people. We enjoyed the view, music, and drinks from the roof top. Loved the Bali style of the room.

nymagnymag: LIC gets in on the rooftop lounge scene with this 7,000 square-foot launch pad, boasting stellar views of Manhattan and thumping Sunday brunch scene. It’s all you can eat for $20 after noon. Read more.

Carlos R.Carlos Reyes: Best view of the city I've seen yet!! Read more.

Z Hotel New York - Rooftop Bar/Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

10. Z Hotel New York - Rooftop Bar/Lounge

7.3
1101 43rd Ave (btwn 11th & 12th St.), Long Island City, NY
Hotel Bar · Long Island City · 19 tips and reviews

Rodrigo P.Rodrigo Padilla: Fantastic view. Super cool bartender.

Kathleen F.Kathleen Feys: Fantastic view. Nice rooms. Jong employees. Easy access to the city.

John O.John Ousby: Reasonably priced alternative to a smaller, dirtier midtown hotel. 7 minutes in a cab to 59th st, amazing cityscape views from the rooftop bar, clean good sized well designed rooms and friendly staff

Queensbridge Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

11. Queensbridge Park

7.7
Vernon Blvd (at 41st Ave), Queens, NY
Park · Long Island City · 19 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Carter: Great views

SummerStageSummerStage: The Queensboro Bridge provides a scenic background for SummerStage this July. As excitement fills the air, music, dance, and theater performances take stage at our amazing free festival. #summerstage

A F.A F: The new (as of summer 2014) Queensbridge Seawall walkway provides one of the best up-close-and-personal views of the Queensboro Bridge and Midtown Manhattan.

Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

12. Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm

9.0
37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY
Farm · 25 tips and reviews

shantel M.shantel Moses: Pretty skyline view.

MaxMax: Astonishing views of Manhattan and Queens, not to mention verdant rows of plants, happy chickens, and pleasant bees. Stop by summer Saturdays from 11-4.

Vince F.Vince Frisina: Enjoy the view of LIC and the Manhattan skyline while picking out fresh greens.

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

13. Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path

8.2
Queensboro Bridge, New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · 8 tips and reviews

Valerie T.Valerie Topete: nice view! Read more.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Lovely views of the East River.

nycHealthynycHealthy: Make NYC Your Gym on your bike! Check-in at Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path and for more info on Making NYC Your Gym visit: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J

Hunter's Point South Dog Run is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

14. Hunter's Point South Dog Run

8.8
Center Blvd (at 51st Ave), Queens, NY
Dog Park · Hunters Point · 9 tips and reviews

Alyxa L.Alyxa Lease: Really enjoy the views from the park here, you might need to borrow a baby or dog tho if you don't have one

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: Dog run with the best view in town! Bring a sweater because it gets windy and chilly near the water. And if you come in the winter, bring water for your pup because they turn off the water fountain.

Sillie M.Sillie Millie: beautiful and really dog friendly. can wait for my next dog to play here :)

MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center is one of The 15 Best Places with Scenic Views in Long Island City, Queens.

15. MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center

8.7
2225 Jackson Ave (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Art Museum · Hunters Point · 197 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rowe: Great Exhibition Space! Now on view -> Extended Installations from Greater New York & NY Art Book Fair Report. Read more.

Betty K.Betty Kang: Must do: James Turrell "Meeting" room 3rd floor. Opens at 3pm depending on weather but sometimes earlier. Lay on the floor for the best view. Daydream away!

M Y.M Yan: Join the daily tour, it'll take you up to the rooftop, where you'll find the poncho for James Turrell's "Meeting" along with incredible view of Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.