Guidebook for Queens
Getting Around
This station is a 7 minute walk to my home...ask me for walking directions because Google maps doesn't show the fastest way.
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Union Turnpike - Kew Gardens Station
Union TurnpikeThis station is a 7 minute walk to my home...ask me for walking directions because Google maps doesn't show the fastest way.
Long Island Railroad accessible from the Kew Gardens Station.
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Kew gardens westbound LIRR
82-60 Austin StLong Island Railroad accessible from the Kew Gardens Station.
Food Scene
Real deal in Middle Eastern Fare. Tried and true.
Amazing Mexican food that has been around for decades, but it gets very crowded.
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5 Burro Cafe
72-05 Austin StAmazing Mexican food that has been around for decades, but it gets very crowded.
Delicious desserts. Gets very crowded because it's that good!
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Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdDelicious desserts. Gets very crowded because it's that good!
Keuka Kafe
11204 Queens BlvdGreat wines from the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Awesome, plentiful portions of delicious Latin dishes with a twist. Great selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Sangria a big hit here.
Matiz Latin Cuisine
11072 Queens BlvdAwesome, plentiful portions of delicious Latin dishes with a twist. Great selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Sangria a big hit here.
Best pizza in NYC here. They have a restaurant too, but most of its business is take out.
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Dani's House of Pizza
81-28 Lefferts BlvdBest pizza in NYC here. They have a restaurant too, but most of its business is take out.
Hapisgah
147-25 Union TpkeReal deal in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Eddie's Sweet Shop
105-29 Metropolitan AveOne of the oldest sweet shops in the City.
Reef
108-02 72nd AveDrinks & Nightlife
Queens Bully
113-30 Queens BlvdBeautiful new bar with classic pub foods. Cocktails are great here.
Local hang out where you will find good food and very friendly bartenders.
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Austin's Ale House
82-70 Austin StreetLocal hang out where you will find good food and very friendly bartenders.
Huge bar with lots of pool tables and TVs and lounge seating. Drinks are made very well here.
The Billiard Company
70-49 Austin StHuge bar with lots of pool tables and TVs and lounge seating. Drinks are made very well here.
Entertainment & Activities
Citi Field
41 Seaver WayThe Mets play here! Watch a game!
Cinemart Cinemas
106-03 Metropolitan AveIconic theater in heart of Kew Gardens.
Grădina Zoologică Queens
53-51 111th St
Satul de distracții Forest Park Carousel
Forest Park DriveReal old fashioned carousel.
New York Hall of Science...Hands on experiments for the kids!
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New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th StNew York Hall of Science...Hands on experiments for the kids!
Grădina Botanică Queens
43-50 Main StHidden gem...
Centrul Național de Tenis USTA Billie Jean King
Tennis fans love this!
Sightseeing
Times Square
A short subway ride away!
Gorgeous park next to Long Island City with breathtaking views of Manhattan and plenty of restaurants. Take Uber/Lyft because parking is impossible.
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Hunters Point
Gorgeous park next to Long Island City with breathtaking views of Manhattan and plenty of restaurants. Take Uber/Lyft because parking is impossible.
Parks & Nature
park with a lake and bike rentals. very relaxing place.
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck Expresswaypark with a lake and bike rentals. very relaxing place.
Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trailhead
67-1 210th StSome of the best mountain biking in the tri-state area.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayHome of the former World's Fair.
Forest Park
Scenic walking shared with bikes and horses.
Shopping
Main shopping street in Forest Hills. Filled with unique shops, eateries, well known stores, markets, spas, beauty salons, nail houses, etc.
Austin Street
Austin StreetMain shopping street in Forest Hills. Filled with unique shops, eateries, well known stores, markets, spas, beauty salons, nail houses, etc.
Main Street
Main StreetGrocery shopping, drug stores, pizza shops, movie theater, dry cleaner, banks, etc.