Adventurely Launches 'Work & Play the LIC Way' Campaign Showcasing Long Island City as NYC's Favorite Remote‑Work Escape
LONG ISLAND CITY (QUEENS), NY, May 20, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Adventurely —a Techstars-backed platform for booking inspiring drop-in workspaces—has launched its first collection of NYC-based spaces, starting in Long Island City (LIC), NYC's fastest-growing neighborhood. The launch features eight new locations on the platform from Long Island City, each hosted by local businesses offering unique perks and amenities designed to help remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business travelers cowork with ease while blending productivity and play.
All eight LIC spaces are live now at www.adventurely.app/longislandcity.
'Long Island City was the perfect spot to launch our NYC community. As a New Yorker who often travels in and out of the city, I appreciate how LIC is rooted in Queens—the most diverse county in the U.S., with local businesses that reflect the neighborhood's cultural depth,' said Mita Carriman, founder of Adventurely.
'It's a refreshing break from the hustle of Manhattan, while still offering the energy, creativity, and convenience remote workers and travelers are looking for. LIC is a community in motion, and I believe it's one of the most exciting places to explore in New York right now.'
Adventurely selected Long Island City for its mix of affordable hotels, vibrant arts scene, and easy access to Manhattan via excellent transportation. Working alongside Long Island City Partnership (LICP), Adventurely connected with local businesses to launch 'Work & Play the L.I.C. Way,' a campaign that positions LIC as the ideal remote-work escape for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business travelers seeking a refreshing change of pace just one subway stop from Midtown Manhattan.
'Long Island City has everything today's remote workers are looking for—quick access to Manhattan, incredible cultural assets, and a growing roster of welcoming spots to plug in,' said Laura Rothrock, president, Long Island City Partnership.
'By collaborating with Adventurely on the 'Work & Play the L.I.C. Way' campaign, we're giving freelancers and business travelers a curated path to experience the neighborhood like locals, while driving new foot traffic to our small businesses and hospitality partners.'
Through the campaign, Adventurely is featuring a mix of traditional and unconventional workspaces—hotels, restaurants, cafés, and third places—across Long Island City, all bookable for day use and curated to help visitors balance work and play.
The featured locations include:
With more than 1.2 million remote workers and freelancers based in NYC, and over 12 million business travelers visiting each year, the campaign invites locals and travelers to explore Long Island City as a neighborhood where they can log on, be productive, grab a great meal, and experience a change of scenery, all in a single day.
Long Island City offers a quick workday getaway that still feels refreshingly different—combining laptop-friendly spaces with waterfront parks, restaurants, and cultural institutions.
About Adventurely
Adventurely is a Techstars-backed platform to discover and book inspiring drop-in workspaces—cowork studios, hotels, cafes, and third spaces—for day use with perks and local discounts included. The platform helps freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business travelers seamlessly blend work and play while getting to know the neighborhoods they work from. For more information, visit www.adventurely.app.
About Long Island City Partnership (LICP)
LICP is the local economic development organization for Long Island City. The organization champions efforts that strengthen LIC's industrial, commercial, retail, residential, and cultural community. LICP also manages the LIC Business Improvement District (LIC BID) and LIC Industrial Business Zone (LIC IBZ). To learn more, visit www.longislandcityqueens.com.
About Long Island City
This former manufacturing hub is now one of NYC's most exciting neighborhoods—home to a thriving nightlife scene, must-visit restaurants, and contemporary art museums. Waterfront green spaces like Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park offer scenic views and peaceful breaks between meetings.
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