NYC Skyline & Brewery Tour

NYC Skyline & Brewery Tour

Local's guide to the best breweries in Long Island City, Queens Enjoy a nice walk while you explore this off the beaten path neighborhood!
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Wall Street Ferry Pier 11
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🗽 NYC Travel Hack: Unveil the Skyline on a Budget! 🚢🏞️ Ditch the hefty price tag of typical skyline cruises – here’s the scoop: hop on the NYC ferry for an epic waterfront adventure. Just $4 each way gets you a front-row seat under iconic bridges, past towering skyscrapers, and through breathtaking views. ⛴️
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If you’re coming from downtown Manhattan go to the Wall Street Ferry Terminal and one of two ferries lines that will drop you off in Long Island City. 

ER Line to Hunters Point South

AST Line to Long Island City 

**for less walking take the AST line**

Sit on the upper level enjoy scenic views of the Manhattan Skyline, Williamsburg and Brooklyn Bridges, and a unique NYC landscape.

**If you’re coming from Midtown take the ferry from 34th street ferry terminal (below)

East 34th Street Ferry Terminal
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🗽 NYC Travel Hack: Unveil the Skyline on a Budget! 🚢🏞️ Ditch the hefty price tag of typical skyline cruises – here’s the scoop: hop on the NYC ferry for an epic waterfront adventure. Just $4 each way gets you a front-row seat under iconic bridges, past towering skyscrapers, and through breathtaking views. ⛴️
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Where to get off

Hunter's Point South Park
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Get off the ferry at Hunters Point South and you’ll be right in the beautiful Gantry State Park. **ER Line to Hunters Point South**
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Walk along the park walking path until the end where you’ll find the iconic Pepsi Cola sign

Long Island City Ferry Terminal
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Get off the ferry at Long Island City and you’ll be right in the beautiful Gantry State Park and in front of the famous Pepsi Cola Sign AST Line to Long Island City 
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📷 Photo Op 

Pepsi Cola Sign
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Iconic photo spot in the beautiful gantry park. Take a photo in front of the Pepsi cola sign and stroll along the public parkway or plop down for a picnic
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Exit the park and walk down 46th Avenue (not to be confused with 46 road) until you see your next destination on the corner

Rockaway Brewing Company
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Amazing location and hip spot. Indoor and outdoor seating On the weekends you might be able to check out cultural events in the lot across the street. There’s also an art museum next door/across the street
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Once your done, continue up 46th Avenue. A few blocks up your run into our absolute favorite spot, 5th Hammer brewery

Fifth Hammer Brewing Company
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My favorite brewery in Long Island City! Amazing IPAs, Sours, and other varieties. Great ambience, dog friendly, and great pint glasses and tasters. While they only sell little snacks, you’ll typically find a nyc food truck parked outside.
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If you’re ready for round three, make your way to Big Alice by walking down north on Vernon blvd or 11th street

Big aLICe Brewing
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Another great Queens brewery. Come in for a flight of unique flavored beers. Industrial ambience indoors as well as outdoor seating. Dog friendly! ** we recommend getting a tasting flight and sampling their unique flavors**
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When you're all set you make your way back to the ferry or walk to the nearest subway to take you back to you next destination.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, adventurers! We're Izzy and Milo, a travel-loving couple passionate about fitness, community, and global exploration. Join us on our journey as we blend travel and fitness, sharing tips, workouts, and unique experiences. Our travel guides and itineraries are designed to enrich your trips with active adventures. Embrace a holistic approach to travel that keeps you fit, connects you with local culture, and makes every adventure unforgettable. Fun Facts & Travel Credentials 1. We jet-set on our first international trip together to Costa Rica after 3 months of dating and have been traveling ever since. 2. Izzy's wanderlust led her to a year of volunteering in Peru and working for a South American travel agency 3. Milo was born in Colombia, but spent most of his life in NYC 4. We turned our love story into reality by being our own travel agents for a 100+ guest destination wedding
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