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Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
It is considered a symbol of Queens. It is a 140-foot (43-meter) tall globe with a fountain below. It is beautiful to look at. In 1939 and 1964, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was the location of the World's Fair, and the Unisphere was built for the 1964 World's Fair.
The Unisphere is a spherical stainless steel representation of the Earth at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Commissioned to celebrate the beginning of the space age, the Unisphere was conceived and constructed as the theme symbol of the World's Fair. The theme of the World's Fair was "Peace Through Understanding", and the Unisphere represented the theme of global interdependence, being dedicated to "Man's Achievements on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe".
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A performing arts venue for theatrical plays and dance performances.
Home of the US Open and also the largest public tennis facility in the world. It features 3 stadium courts, 9 indoor courts, and 14 outdoor courts that are available to the public year-round.
An 11-acre zoo featuring over 40 wildlife species including bison, mountain lions, and bears.
Built as a pavilion for the 1964 World's Fair, this science center is now full of hands-on exhibits for the public. Highlights include Sports Challenge, Rocket Park (featuring full sized Atlas and Titan tickets), and a science playground.
18-hole public golf course with short drives. Golf club rental available. Miniature golf.
It is a large public park with many trees, walking paths, two lakes, and grassy areas that are perfect for a picnic. The park is a popular place for residents to relax and play when the weather is nice. The park is 897 acres (3.6 square kilometers), so be prepared to walk a lot. It is possible to rent a bicycle near the Passarelle Building at the north entrance.