Parking Near Long Island City

Located just north of Brooklyn on the banks of the East River, Long Island City is one of the westernmost neighborhoods in Queens. Though once a more industrial area, Long Island City experienced rapid residential growth in the early 2000s, helping usher in a sizable arts community along with it -- in part due to its high concentration of warehouse and industrial space available for an influx of art galleries and studio space. Long Island City is even home to the MoMA PS1, a nonprofit offshoot of the Museum of Modern Art, dedicated specifically to experimental and contemporary art (the name “PS1” comes from the fact that it is housed in an old public school building). If you’re more into film, television, and video games, the Museum of the Moving Image is also well worth checking out.

Beyond its flourishing art scene, Long Island City has many parks, beaches, and other outdoor areas to explore. You can even walk the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan, which offers scenic views of the East River, Empire State Building, and other NYC landmarks. Though somewhat deep in the city, Long Island City’s location makes it a convenient neighborhood for exploration.

Use SpotHero to reserve your parking spot prior to your trip to Long Island City so you don’t have to worry about finding parking once you make it to your destination. This will leave you all the more time to enjoy your accommodations and the local attractions.