There's no question that Long Island City (LIC for those in the know...) is the cultural center of this incredibly vibrant borough. Only minutes away from midtown Manhattan, LIC boasts many fantastic museums, parks, restaurants, and an amazing array of affordable boutique hotels. Anyone with an eye for design should keep LIC at the top of their places to visit list, especially for those wanting something slightly "off" the grid.
With a great vendor line up of food, crafts, antiques, and furniture, the LIC Flea is a worthy competitor of the popular Brooklyn flea markets. Aside from shopping, there are games such as ping-pong and oversized chess, as well as a seating area with amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. It’s exciting weekend fun for the whole family!
