- The list below includes 623 free or cheap things to do in or near Long Island City, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Comedy Clubs, Art Gallery and Art Museum.
- From Gantry Plaza State Park to Hunter's Point South Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Long Island City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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With over 12 acres of lush and comfortable riverside views, Gantry Plaza State Park is a favorite among locals. With a walking path along four of the park's piers and a seating area looking upon midtown Manhattan, there is plenty to look at.
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Center Blvd. between 50 Ave. and 54 Ave., Long Island City, NY
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A great place to run, Hunter's Point South Park, which is located in Long Island City, New York, once was an abandoned post-industrial spot. The renovated area features a central green, dog run, bikeway and waterside promenade
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The Murray Playground is a public playground that features amenities including dog-friendly areas, public restrooms, handball courts, and spray showers. The park also has several playgrounds for children to play on.
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Named after the famous Queensboro Bridge, Queensbridge Park is a favorite among locals. The park includes handball courts, ball fields, BBQ grilling areas, and a number of dog friendly areas.
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32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11106
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The only area in metropolitan New York where artists can exhibit large scale sculptures or installations, the Socrates Sculpture Park is also the place where live performances are held, and various public events are organized. In there are also gardens which can be visited.
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Dedicated to Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the Noguchi Museum features 13 galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. In here there are exhibited 297 of his works, making this the largest collection of these artist's works.
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The double-deckers from Big Taxi Bus Tours will take the visitors through the downtown and uptown New-York. Also, tours during the night are also available, across the Manhattan Bridge and into the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Some of the main attractions are the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial.
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4738 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
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42 comedians present their gags and antics at the Laughing Devil Comedy Club. This club also teaches lessons to those wishing to master this art. The club can be rented for private events.
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Indoor Extreme Sports offers paintball, zombie lasertag, arena lasertag, black ops lasertag, and more. Guests can enjoy adrenaline pumping games in a unique indoor atmosphere that brings the challenges to life.
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Dedicated entirely to the contemporary art, MoMA PS1 is one of the largest institutions of this kind in America. It was founded in 1971 and, besides its permanent and temporary exhibitions, also organizes special events, such as the Warm Up and the Sunday Sessions.