Viewpoint
Gantry Plaza State Park
Astoria & Long Island City, New York City
About Gantry Plaza State Park
Gantry Plaza State Park keeps the transfer gantries that once loaded rail barges, now standing over piers and lawns facing Midtown. The view across to the United Nations and the Chrysler Building is one of the best in the city.
Gantry Plaza State Park on the map
More to see around Astoria & Long Island City
Information source: NYC Tourism + Conventions
Good to know
- Is Gantry Plaza State Park worth visiting?
- Gantry Plaza State Park is one of the viewpoint highlights we list in New York City. This page covers what to know before you go and which restaurants are nearby.
- Where can I eat near Gantry Plaza State Park?
- Nearby restaurants are listed on this page. Those already on Woltaro can be booked online; the others are shown for reference with their address and map location.
- When is the best time to visit Gantry Plaza State Park?
- Shoulder season, late spring and early autumn, is generally quieter and cooler than midsummer, when popular spots in New York City are busiest around midday.
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