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The best things to do in Industry City.

Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 7 places.

Industry City gets a bad rap. Some locals don’t think it’s worth the detour, while others have nothing but good things to say. I’ve visited Industry City three times now and have grown to love the area.

During my last visit, I planned to spend 2-3 hours finding new gems to share, but ended up staying 6 hours. All this to say, there’s so many fun things to do in Industry City, here’s a quick highlight of my personal favorites.

Antonina PattizI went to every one · how I decide
  1. Big aLICe BrewingBar · Sunset ParkI never get tired of this view.
  2. Brooklyn KuraBar · Industry City
  3. Hometown Bar-B-QueRestaurant · Industry CityHometown Bar-B-Que is easily the best BBQ joint in NYC.
  4. Industry City Ice RinkRink · Industry CityTaking a spin on the uncovered outdoor ice skating rink is one of the best things to do in Industry City with kids.
  5. Japan VillageMarket · Industry CityJapan Village is a vibrant hub of Japanese culture and cuisine, featuring a food hall and small marketplace (the Sunrise Mart) chock-full of Japanese treats.
  6. Outlets at Industry CityStore · Industry CityDuring my first visit, I was surprised by the number of furniture outlets in Industry City.
  7. Sahadi’sMarket · Industry City

Best things to do in Industry City, 2026

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