If jumping out of a plane at 14,000 feet seems a tad too extreme, iFly Queens will give you the same rush in a much safer environment.
The 25-year-old indoor skydiving company is finally setting up shop in NYC with a Long Island City location opening this July. Name something cooler on your summer bucket list — we’ll wait.
All about iFly Queens
So what exactly is indoor skydiving? Attendees who are interested in flying won’t take a plunge — instead a wind tunnel will send them soaring and give them the sensation of flying. (No planes required!)
Just how extreme is it? It’s entirely up to you. iFLY encourages those ages 3 to 103 to give it a try, and your comfort level and abilities are taken into consideration when you’re entering the tunnel.
But as you might’ve imagined, anything with the word “skydiving” in it requires a little extra TLC. Certified instructors will dish out the necessary rules and regulations to all attendees looking to fly. Additionally, a pro will be in the tunnel helping you adjust to the experience.
While it’s definitely easy to go out for a run or hit the gym, this is certainly a more extreme way to get your fitness on, right? Packages start at $79 per flyer, and options are available for large groups and birthday parties, if you are looking for a unique way to start your next trip around the sun.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, July 18th while a family community day will follow on the 19th at 11am. In addition to watching demonstrations, there will be fun activities like STEM projects, fun prizes, balloon twisting, a face painter, and an ice cream bar. (Fair warning: you might want to fly before snagging a scoop!)
For other intriguing summer outings for daredevils, check out our favorite amusement parks near NYC and other sports and adventure offerings throughout the city.
You can learn more about iFLY online. Should you be craving more thrills, we found a 20-ton thrill ride made from a real excavator — and its locale is a short ride from NYC.
📍 10-20 Borden Ave, Long Island City
🗓️ Ribbon-cutting July 18th at 10am; Community Day July 19th 11am-5pm
