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by cristina tripwolf

The perpetual "Next Big Thing"

For years, Long Island City's massive decaying factories and warehouses have seemed like low-hanging fruit for a wave of gentrification, and it's location just north of the hipster hubs in Williamsburg and Greenpoint made it the next logical choice for a hipster invasion. But despite the fact that many artists have found cheap rents, galleries abound, and the MOMA-extension P.S. 1 is housed here, Long Island City can still seem like a ghost town. There are a few good restaurants and bars, but hardly anything you could call a scene - this will likely change with time, but for now, Long Island City's allure lies in its arts scene. There are also magnificent views once you are close to the river; sunsets here are unforgettable.

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Top 10 Things to do in Long Island City voted by the tripwolf community

Water Taxi Beach

beach Water Taxi Beach

Initially plugged as the place to go after the legendary Warm Up parties at nearby P.S. 1, Water Taxi Beach is no longer Long Island City's best-kept secret. Indeed, for most of the summer between Me...

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1 votes
5 Pointz

museum / gallery 5 Pointz

You won't find any of the lame tagging normally seen on NYC streets at 5 Pointz - graffiti is considered a higher art form at this entire city block full of warehouses-turned-studios. You'll find mur...

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1 votes
Communitea

café Communitea

Communitea might be the perfect little neighborhood cafe - the simple menu of sandwiches, desserts and drinks are written on the wall in chalk, tons of light flood the sleek, yet inviting space, and f...

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1 votes

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