Sybil's. Photo: Molly Flores

Jamaica

nycgo.com staff

Published 10/02/2020

Best known as a transportation center connecting parts of NYC to John F. Kennedy International Airport, this neighborhood is home to a multitude of cultures.

Courtesy, The Green-Wood Historical Fund

1
King Manor Museum

Rufus King Park

Visit the historic home of Rufus King, who signed the US Constitution, fought in the American Revolution and was a dedicated anti-slavery advocate.

A brick building with a large yellow and red “Sybil’s” sign houses a restaurant and bakery. Next door are two storefronts with “Pharmacy” signs. Cars and people are visible on the street in front.

2
Sybil's Bakery and Restaurant

159-24 Hillside Ave.

Billing itself as “home of the crust,” Sybil’s has been bringing some of the best of Guyanese and Caribbean cuisine to Jamaica, Queens, since opening in 1976.

3
The TWA Hotel

John F. Kennedy International Airport

This hotel gives a nod to history with a museum devoted to the Jet Age, TWA and the midcentury modern design movement. It even features the classic Solari message boards manufactured in Uldine, Italy, and their authentic original mechanical operation.