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Gantry Plaza State Park

📍 4-44 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Old rail gantries, the Pepsi-Cola sign and a wide view of Midtown across the river.

● Open today Open every day; times vary

🕑 Daily dawn to dusk

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⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Public art: Woody De Othello, "Guardian Spirit"

📍 Pier 1 & Manhattan Bridge View, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201

A free Public Art Fund installation on the Brooklyn waterfront, with the bridges behind it.

● Open today Open every day; times vary

🕑 Outdoors, during park hours, through Mar 8, 2027

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⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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