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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
3 km · about 5 min drive
New York, United States · North America
Long Island City works well as a base: 5 minutes from Woodside, 3km from Empire State Building.
Long Island City is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 25,595, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Long Island City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Long Island City to your route.
The 21st Street station (signed as 21st Street–Van Alst) is a station on the IND Crosstown Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 21st Street and Jackson Avenue in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, Queens, it is served by the G train at all times.
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Long Island City is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.7448 latitude, -73.9488 longitude.
Long Island City has a population of approximately 25,595 people, making it a town in United States.
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Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
3 km · about 5 min drive
cafe
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
3 km · about 5 min drive
museum
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
4 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
4 km · about 10 min drive
museum
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
restaurant
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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