🌆 LIC Waterfront Parks | NYC's Most Healing Skyline Walk

The best view of Manhattan isn't from Manhattan—it's from Long Island City! 🏙️ LIC's waterfront parks (Gantry Plaza State Park + Hunter’s Point South Park) offer one of the most iconic perspectives of the skyline, right from Queens. Why it's special: Picture-perfect views facing Midtown East: UN Building, Chrysler Building, and more stand tall across the river. Photogenic all day: clean daytime shots, romantic sunsets, and breathtaking night scenes. 🌇✨ Easy to reach: Just a short walk from the Vernon Blvd–Jackson Ave station (7 train). 🚇 Chill vibes: Long pathways, green lawns, lounge chairs—perfect for jogging, picnics, dates, or dog-walking. 🐕🧺 Safe & popular: A beloved weekend spot for locals, international students, and visitors alike. Two Parks, One Walk: Gantry Plaza State Park (North) – historic cranes and riverfront decks. Hunter’s Point South Park (South) – wider views and a stunning glass walkway. 📸 Top Photo Spots: Wooden decks along the river The iconic "Long Island" sign & cranes Bench areas facing the skyline at night The lawn and glass overlook at Hunter’s Point 🕒 Best Time to Visit: Golden hour (~1 hr before/after sunset) – colorful skies meet city lights 🌆 Evening – when the skyline fully lights up 🌃 Whether you're new to NYC or a longtime local, this peaceful escape offers a fresh perspective on the city. Come walk, breathe, and fall in love with the skyline all over again. 💙 #LICNYC #NYCViews #SkylineSpot #WaterfrontWalk #NYCParks #VisitQueens #NYCSunset #CityEscape #NYCTravel #UrbanOasis