Happened to be in Astoria the other day and looking to entertain guests in town before the
y headed back home when we stumbled across Socrates Sculpture Park down in Long Island City. For someone who is not a big art fan, the thought of Socrates and sculpture instantly made me think I’d be spending the afternoon looking at the sculptures like the infamous Thinker. Instead, I was surprised that the park provided a great view of Manhattan and the Upper East Side, as well as showcased some interesting art work - all for free. Some of the favorites among our group included a lawn filled with a random assortment of every day objects (tires, doors and trash cans) and an automatic door. The park is great for photo opps, whether its taking a picture of the Manhattan skyline or just trying to create the ultimate Facebook photo. While the exhibits change from time to time, it doesn’t take too much time to see everything in the park. If you are in Queens, looking to lay out and take in some culture, it’s a great place to go - but I wouldn’t make the trip out just to visit the park.
isn’t that the same outfit you wore on saturday night?
You forgot to mention the wacky and colorful wooden plank and water pipe sculpture that we almost broke…
“a lawn filled with a random assortment of every day objects (tires, doors and trash cans)”
Sounds like a visit to redneck country!!
The one thing you have to remember regarding anything Queens, is that beans are to be eaten at your own risk (its a long trip home).