Long Island City Railroad Tracks view of Empire State Building & Manhattan Skyline

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New York

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Long Island City

In the middle of Long Island City, this unexpected railway offers breathtaking views of the world-famous Empire State Building and Manhattan skyline under the summer sky.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)

How to get there

N40° 44' 25.9584"W73° 57' 08.64"

The featured image was taken from the Long Island City Railroad tracks located between Borden Avenue and 53rd Avenue, looking west onto New York’s skyline. Reference the GPS coordinate in satellite mode for reference. By Subway: - Closest Station: Vernon Boulevard (Train 7) - Walk south of Vernon Boulevard - Turn left on Borden Avenue - Turn right on 11th Street