An Off-The-Beaten-Path Guide to Queens, New York City
Sure, you’ve rooted for the home team at Citi Field and partied with artists at MoMA PS1, but there’s more to Queens than dugouts and DJs. From unlikely foodie destinations to unique outdoor experiences, New York City’s biggest borough boasts plenty of under-the-radar attractions. Here’s our guide to the road less traveled in Queens, New York.
1. Ganesh Temple
Hindu Temple
2. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Park, Zoo, Museum
3. Fort Totten Park
Building, Museum, Park, Ruins
4. Museum of the Moving Image
Museum, Movie Theater, Theater
With curious exhibitions like DOLLS VS. DICTATORS and The GIF Elevator, Queens’ Museum of the Moving Image is an institution for a new generation. As the only American museum dedicated to the moving image, this establishment breaks new ground by treating electronic materials with the same respect as their tangible counterparts. Through ‘highly interactive’ exhibitions, discussions and online projects, the Museum is changing the way audiences think about art.
5. Flushing
Market
6. Socrates Sculpture Park
Park, Museum, Cinema, Market
7. Smiling Hogshead Ranch
Botanical Garden
8. Harry Houdini's grave
Cemetery, Memorial
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