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Neighborhoods in New York City
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The Rockaways is a peninsula in Queens, a borough of New York City. The area is well known as Queens' main beach area. This article also includes the nearby neighborhoods of Howard Beach and Broad Channel.
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A rare bit of nature in New York. While much of the reserve has been helped along by human hands, it is still well worth visiting to see what Queens looked like before all the development. There are several walks.
One of the biggest beaches in New York City and the most popular in Queens. Biking along the boardwalk is particularly popular.
Often called the best pizza in the Rockaways, this place has one wall near the register lined with bills with compliments written on them.
By bus
The B35 bus that goes down Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, starting from Avenue H between Flatbush and Nostrand, right by the Junction where Flatbush and Nostrand meet and the 2 train terminates,…
By LIRR
The LIRR's Far Rockaway Branch serves Far Rockaway only. Note that this station is not included in the City Ticket program as going to it requires leaving New York City.
By ferry
NYC Ferry runs a ferry from the Financial District in Manhattan via Southwest Brooklyn in Brooklyn.50. Bikes can be brought on for no additional charge.
By bicycle or foot
You can cycle or walk across the Marine Parkway - Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, which connects the Brooklyn neighborhood of Marine Park with the Rockaways.
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