Guidebook for Queens
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Great for trail running!
Prospect Park is massive and beautiful. Rent a bike and see the whole thing! The Brooklyn Botanical gardens are attached and it's really close to the Brooklyn Art Museum.
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Ipharki yeProspect
Prospect Park is massive and beautiful. Rent a bike and see the whole thing! The Brooklyn Botanical gardens are attached and it's really close to the Brooklyn Art Museum.
Beautiful views of Manhattan and interesting sculptures make this park fun to visit. Make sure to grab some delicious Greek food while you're in Astoria!
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I-Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdBeautiful views of Manhattan and interesting sculptures make this park fun to visit. Make sure to grab some delicious Greek food while you're in Astoria!
Only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Governor's Island is a state trust park. It's covered in art installations and constantly has concerts and other fun events. Rent a bike and enjoy the beautiful city views from the water.
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Governors Island
Only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Governor's Island is a state trust park. It's covered in art installations and constantly has concerts and other fun events. Rent a bike and enjoy the beautiful city views from the water.
The High Line is a unique park that stretches from 34th st to 12th street along the west side of Manhattan. Views from the park are unique as it's about 30 feet above ground. Walk the highline down to Chelsea Markets where you'll find endless shops and restaurants tucked in below Google's NY HQ.
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High Line Park
The High Line is a unique park that stretches from 34th st to 12th street along the west side of Manhattan. Views from the park are unique as it's about 30 feet above ground. Walk the highline down to Chelsea Markets where you'll find endless shops and restaurants tucked in below Google's NY HQ.
A subterranean high line, the low line is only open during the day and is an incredibly interesting underground park.
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The Lowline Lab
140 Essex StA subterranean high line, the low line is only open during the day and is an incredibly interesting underground park.
Take photos under the iconic arch but don't let any NYU students push you into the Friends fountain.
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareTake photos under the iconic arch but don't let any NYU students push you into the Friends fountain.
Arts & Culture
Go on Friday's around 6pm -- it's FREE! Do NOT bring a backpack or they'll make you check in at coat check. Avoid the lines by bringing a shoulder bag.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetGo on Friday's around 6pm -- it's FREE! Do NOT bring a backpack or they'll make you check in at coat check. Avoid the lines by bringing a shoulder bag.
Make sure to see the Pyramids. They're amazing! Also, the entrance fees are donation based -- so you can pay what you want. Don't take the $25 entrance fee seriously.
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveMake sure to see the Pyramids. They're amazing! Also, the entrance fees are donation based -- so you can pay what you want. Don't take the $25 entrance fee seriously.
Free on Fridays from 7-9:30pm, the Whitney is a unique building with beautiful views. I recommend coming at sunset if you can as the roof is open to NJ.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Free on Fridays from 7-9:30pm, the Whitney is a unique building with beautiful views. I recommend coming at sunset if you can as the roof is open to NJ.
A medieval castle in NYC, the Cloisters is an extension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's pay-as-you-wish, making it budget friendly. Go when the weather is nice and enjoy the beautiful gardens and parks surrounding the area.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrA medieval castle in NYC, the Cloisters is an extension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's pay-as-you-wish, making it budget friendly. Go when the weather is nice and enjoy the beautiful gardens and parks surrounding the area.
The first public school in Queens is now an extension of the MoMA. During the summer months, they have concerts on Saturdays. It's pay-as-you-wish making it a budget friendly museum option.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveThe first public school in Queens is now an extension of the MoMA. During the summer months, they have concerts on Saturdays. It's pay-as-you-wish making it a budget friendly museum option.
Sightseeing
The Empire State is open until 2AM every day. I highly recommend going late at night since most people don't know it's open late and the lines are shorter. The city views at night are breath taking!
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Isakhiwo sase-Empire State
20 W 34th StThe Empire State is open until 2AM every day. I highly recommend going late at night since most people don't know it's open late and the lines are shorter. The city views at night are breath taking!
Top of the Rock may take a couple hours to reach, but it's worth the wait. Once you're up there you feel like you're on top of the world. Check out the center below for world class shopping. If it's Christmas time, strike out on the skating rink below the building for some serious fun.
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I-Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaTop of the Rock may take a couple hours to reach, but it's worth the wait. Once you're up there you feel like you're on top of the world. Check out the center below for world class shopping. If it's Christmas time, strike out on the skating rink below the building for some serious fun.
The observation deck is only open until 7pm. I'd recommend going to see the fountains in the afternoon and heading up top toward early evening. Skip the museum, it's not impressive.
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4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StThe observation deck is only open until 7pm. I'd recommend going to see the fountains in the afternoon and heading up top toward early evening. Skip the museum, it's not impressive.
Jump up on the bull! It makes for great pictures.
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I-Charging Bull
Bowling GreenJump up on the bull! It makes for great pictures.
The southwest corner of Central Park has great shops and interesting statues galore. Walk north up to the American Museum of Natural history, or along Central Park South and take in the views of beautiful pre-war buildings.
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Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleThe southwest corner of Central Park has great shops and interesting statues galore. Walk north up to the American Museum of Natural history, or along Central Park South and take in the views of beautiful pre-war buildings.
Brooklyn Heights park is lovely. There are tons of shops and stunning waterfront views. Make sure you see the Carousel, snag pizza at Grimaldi's or get yourself a Shakeshack burger.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceBrooklyn Heights park is lovely. There are tons of shops and stunning waterfront views. Make sure you see the Carousel, snag pizza at Grimaldi's or get yourself a Shakeshack burger.
Essentials
C-Town is the largest grocery store closest to the house. It has everything you'll need for food.
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CTown Supermarkets
169-15 Hillside AvenueC-Town is the largest grocery store closest to the house. It has everything you'll need for food.
Thyme natural market is the perfect go-to for organic and healthy food options. They have pre-cooked meals, but I usually grab veggies and other grocery staples.
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Thyme Natural Market & Cafe
Thyme natural market is the perfect go-to for organic and healthy food options. They have pre-cooked meals, but I usually grab veggies and other grocery staples.
Food Scene
Delicious Indian Food! They'll deliver to the house but you can also bring your own alcoholic beverage and enjoy dinner at the restaurant. My favorite is the Saag Paneer or the Chicken Tikki Masala.
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Tikka Indian Grill
185 Grand StDelicious Indian Food! They'll deliver to the house but you can also bring your own alcoholic beverage and enjoy dinner at the restaurant. My favorite is the Saag Paneer or the Chicken Tikki Masala.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Pink Lily is a great cafe to enjoy baked goods and coffee for breakfast. They also have scrumptious soup at lunchtime.
Pink Lily Bakeshop
8150 Lefferts BlvdClosed on Mondays and Tuesdays, Pink Lily is a great cafe to enjoy baked goods and coffee for breakfast. They also have scrumptious soup at lunchtime.
Newer coffee shop close to the apartment, Ateaz is a great place to do some work or grab breakfast.
Ateaz Organic Coffee & Tea
116-29 Metropolitan AveNewer coffee shop close to the apartment, Ateaz is a great place to do some work or grab breakfast.
Baker's Dozen is a classic NYC deli. The bagels are amazing! I love the egg everything with garden veggie cream cheese.
Great place to grab food you can eat on the train going into Manhattan.
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Baker's Dozen Bagels
81-09 Lefferts BlvdBaker's Dozen is a classic NYC deli. The bagels are amazing! I love the egg everything with garden veggie cream cheese.
Great place to grab food you can eat on the train going into Manhattan.
Wonderful Ramen spot in Long Island City. Be prepared to wait about 30 minutes for a party of two.
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Mu Ramen
1209 Jackson AveWonderful Ramen spot in Long Island City. Be prepared to wait about 30 minutes for a party of two.
HOT CHOCOLATE!!! It's the best. They also have amazing pastries and a great hot bar. I'd try a fresh pretzel croissant or a baker's muffin.
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The City Bakery
3 W 18th StHOT CHOCOLATE!!! It's the best. They also have amazing pastries and a great hot bar. I'd try a fresh pretzel croissant or a baker's muffin.
Smorgasburg has multiple locations. Check before you go to make sure it's open as it usually only happens in the warmer months. This one in Williamsburg features a wide variety of street vendors.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSmorgasburg has multiple locations. Check before you go to make sure it's open as it usually only happens in the warmer months. This one in Williamsburg features a wide variety of street vendors.
This popular Mexican spot has 3 locations; all equally delicious. It started as a food truck that became a restaurant when it was parked in an open warehouse in the wintertime. All the tacos are amazing.
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StThis popular Mexican spot has 3 locations; all equally delicious. It started as a food truck that became a restaurant when it was parked in an open warehouse in the wintertime. All the tacos are amazing.
Best.Icecream.Ever. Make sure to get whipped cream. Enjoy your gelato while walking around central park!
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Grom
Best.Icecream.Ever. Make sure to get whipped cream. Enjoy your gelato while walking around central park!
Drinks & Nightlife
Get yourself a proper German Stein glass and a bratwursts at this popular pub.
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The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StGet yourself a proper German Stein glass and a bratwursts at this popular pub.
Speakeasy style bar with live comedy shows nightly. The Standing Room has some of the best cocktails in the country. Try to the Smoke!
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The Standing Room
4738 Vernon BoulevardSpeakeasy style bar with live comedy shows nightly. The Standing Room has some of the best cocktails in the country. Try to the Smoke!
While it's only open during the warmer months, Anable has some of the best waterfront views of the city. Highly recommend it as a place to hang out, grab a beer and some dinner.
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Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill
4-40 44th DrWhile it's only open during the warmer months, Anable has some of the best waterfront views of the city. Highly recommend it as a place to hang out, grab a beer and some dinner.
Speakeasy in the east village. Walk into the Japanese restaurant, turn left at the top of the stairs and walk through the unmarked wooden door in front of you.
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Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StSpeakeasy in the east village. Walk into the Japanese restaurant, turn left at the top of the stairs and walk through the unmarked wooden door in front of you.
Amazing live jazz music combined with a super chic cocktail bar makes this 1920's style bar a sexy, fun place to hang out.
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The Flatiron Room
37 W 26th StAmazing live jazz music combined with a super chic cocktail bar makes this 1920's style bar a sexy, fun place to hang out.