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Delve into Queens with an excursion through Long Island City – one of NYC’s hottest new districts. Experience the unique vibe on a 2 hour walk through the neighborhood. Feel the ongoing transformation: a vast forgotten industrial zone revitalized into a top place to live, work and play. See how old factories and infrastructure are now giving way to parks, hi-rise towers and cultural institutions. By the end of this tour you will have discovered why Queens is quickly and quietly becoming the new cool!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of Starbucks
We will end by a convenient subway station (VERNON BLVD - JACKSON AVE on the 7 line)
Itinerary
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1Queens
Welcome to NYC’s largest and most diverse borough!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Pass through this busy multi-tiered transit district which serves as the primary gateway from Manhattan to Queens
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Queensboro Bridge (Pass by)
View this historic cantilevered bridge from down below
Admission ticket free -
3
Pass by this historic courthouse that harkens to before Long Island City became part of NYC. See the surrounding streets fill with new residential towers
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gantry Plaza State Park
Marvel at this new waterfront park and the views of Midtown Manhattan which it provides
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View from outside the deconstructivist architecture of this new public library edifice
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Historic industrial remnants serve as a milestone in the park - a testament to the homing industry of a past era
Admission ticket free -
5
Iconic Pepsi-Cola sign overlooking the East River
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Not recommended for children or young teens
- Walking distance approximately 2 miles / 3 km
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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