Bona Ventura

Long Island City, Queens · New York City

Gantry Plaza State Park

ViewpointLocal favourite

A 12-acre riverfront park built around restored railroad gantries once used to float freight cars to Manhattan, facing the UN and Midtown. Long Island City residents use its fishing pier and riverside lawns at sunset.

Address
4-44 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Hours
Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening · About 45 min
Price
Free
Price level
$

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Good to know

  • Come at sunset for the Midtown skyline.
  • 7 train to Vernon Blvd-Jackson Ave.

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