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Flushing-Northeast is a large area of Queens, a borough of New York City. Flushing contains a very large Chinatown, and in fact is more diverse than Manhattan's Chinatown. It also contains a large Korean and a large Indian neighborhood, with various other ethnic groups represented. Consider taking a trip there if you are visiting New York for more than a week, or if you would like a meal before or after watching a game at Citi Field or matches at the US Open.
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The John Bowne House was built by John Bowne in 1661. It is the oldest building in Queens, and it is one of the oldest buildings in New York City. John Bowne was a Quaker who advocated religious freedom, which was later written into the Bill of Rights. John Bowne's great-grandson, Robert Bowne, strongly advocated for the end of slavery in America. The house was the home of several generations of the Bowne House until 1945, when it was donated and converted into a museum.
Flushing Town Hall is a historic town hall built in 1862. At different times in its history, it was used as a government office, a social meeting place, a courthouse, a bank, and a jail. Today, Flushing Town Hall has a 308-seat concert hall/theater, a gallery, and a garden.
Kingsland Homestead is a historic home, built by Charles Doughty around 1774. It is now a museum with exhibits about the Victorian era, the slavery in Queens, and how Queens was affected by World War II.
The Lewis H. Latimer House is a Queen Anne-style of home, built around 1888. Between 1903 and 1928, it was the home of African-American inventor Lewis Howard Latimer. Today, it is a museum dedicated to his life and achievements, as well as those of other African-American scientists.
The Old Quaker Meeting House is a historic Quaker house of worship, built in 1694. It is the oldest house of worship in New York City and one of the oldest continuously active places of worship in North America. Quakers continue to use the building for worship, at 11AM on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is welcome to join in worship.
Large garden and arboretum featuring a variety of plants, and also a Victorian-style wedding garden.
This is an historic home that was built by local businessman James Bouton in 1891. Eight years later, Conrad Voelcker bought the house, and the Voelcker family lived in the house for three generations. Today, it is a museum, and there is a Victorian garden and a bird sanctuary outside.
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.
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.
A visual arts center featuring the Panorama of the City of New York, a large architectural scale model of New York City. Built for the 1964 World’s Fair, the display depicts all 895,000 of the city's buildings (excluding Far Rockaway due to space limitations). It was last fully updated in 1992, and newer buildings are added on an ongoing basis. The Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center remain in place. In addition to the Panorama, the museum has several other exhibits, including items related to the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, Tiffany glass, and various 20th-century artworks.
A performing arts venue for theatrical plays and dance performances.
An 11-acre zoo featuring over 40 wildlife species including bison, mountain lions, and bears.
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.
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.
The New York Mets have been playing baseball since 1962. Many people of all ages enjoy watching baseball, eating hot dogs or other food from the stadium, drinking beer, and enjoying the weather. (Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside. Security is strict.) Games on Monday through Saturday are usually in the evening, and games on Sundays are usually in the afternoon. The New York Mets are one of two Major League Baseball teams in New York City. The New York Mets and New York Yankees have a rivalry, and almost nobody likes both teams. This stadium was built in 2009, it has excellent sight lines, and its entrance pays homage to the arched facade of Ebbets Field, the long-since-demolished ballpark of the old Brooklyn Dodgers. The entrance is named the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, honoring the first black player in modern Major League Baseball, who played for the Dodgers at Ebbets Field. A museum dedicated to the New York Mets is next to the rotunda, and it is open on game days. If the Mets hit a home run, look for the Home Run Apple rising out of the center field wall. The area surrounding the stadium has nothing to do, though.
18-hole public golf course with short drives. Golf club rental available. Miniature golf.
4,665-yard golf course.
Bicycle rentals. Also rents kayaks and boats on Willow Lake.
Indoor ice-skating rink.
Probably what you're looking for out here: authentic and good Chinese food, but for a price. Your servers won't speak English, and your bizarre digital menu is in a confusing half Chinese/half English mix, but just get the classics: the duck is fantastic, of course, as are the lamb dishes.
Nothing fancy, but quite authentic. Get the stir-fried cumin lamb biang biang noodles. The lamb soup is excellent as well.
A must-go for the wontons and dumplings. It is often full on weekends, so be prepared to wait.
Delicious dim sum all day as well as a full menu. Come for the dim sum, stay for the specialty drinks with fun names.
Authentic, very tasty and spicy Hunanese food in a quiet, historical part of Flushing about a half mile from the subway stop. Expect to spend about $20/person for a large dinner, and to leave with your mouth buzzing.
Asian restaurant which makes a little pricey sushi and other Asian goods, but all keeps it nice. Service is kinda slow. Think the restaurant's full? Think again! This restaurant has a tiny staircase that brings you down to the basement, where the service is obviously slower. Those are the good and bad about Sushi Village. Try the Kamikaze Roll if you want a hint of spice!
Often regarded as the best bagels in Queens, with an excellent variety of cream cheese spreads and sandwiches available. Inexpensive. Small store with no seating. It is a little far from anything of tourist interest. From Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing, take the Q17 bus toward Jamaica. Ride about 20 minutes. Get off at 183rd Street. The bus stop is almost directly in front of Bagel Oasis.
If you like "make your own", this is your place. Choose from seven types of schnitzel (or any of the other entrees or salads); then select sauces and toppings to your taste. Order something different every time; it won't get boring. Kosher.
Very inexpensive, with extremely small rooms
Upscale boutique hotel, clean, free Wi-Fi.
This is positively the biggest Chinese supermarket in New York. There are several other large Chinese supermarkets in the neighborhood, but Chang Jiang Supermarket is by far the best for most purposes. You want it, they've got it. Chang Jiang is patronized extensively. It has high-quality fresh produce, condiments, meats, poultry, fish and seafood, and prepared goods.
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