Jamaica
Queens’ hub for transit, flavor and culture
GUIDES AND ESSENTIALS
Explore Black-owned businesses, savor Bangladeshi cuisine and catch your flight in style.
Black-Owned Jamaica Itinerary
Spend a few days visiting Black-owned restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in this vibrant Queens neighborhood.
Guide to Little Bangladesh
Check out restaurants, snack carts and sweet shops for a taste of Bangladeshi culture in Queens.
TWA Hotel Guide
This retro hotel at a classic ’60s airport terminal has working rotary phones and a bar inside an actual airplane.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
More than 80 airlines operate their domestic and international flights out of this busy Queens airport.
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Taste the best of Jamaica’s restaurants and discover a few neighborhood bars as well.
Sybil’s Bakery and Restaurant
This West Indian restaurant specializes in sweet and savory treats.
Jamaican Flavors
This takeout spot specializes in Jamaican patties and other West Indian classics like curry goat and jerk chicken.
The Quimby
The Quimby is named after the United State's first licensed female pilot, Harriet Quimby, a pioneer in aviation, known for her style and adventurous spirit.
Bar 360
The circular lounge-inspired space, the perfect venue for any sports fan or social butterfly, hosts nightly live entertainment.
Liberty Bar
Liberty Bar, at the heart of the Fifth Avenue Casino within Resorts World Casino New York City, has the look of class and simple elegance.
Sagar
Sagar offers authentic Bangladeshi and South Asian dishes in the heart of Little Bangladesh in Queens.
Jamaica Market
A Jamaica mainstay, this indoor food and shopping court has stalls selling everything from Dominican snacks to handmade soaps.
THINGS TO DO
Immerse yourself in Jamaica’s culture through its arts centers and historic landmarks.
King Manor Museum
The King Manor Museum is an historic site dedicated to one of the authors of the Constitution.
Black Spectrum Theatre
The beloved Queens theater supports the African-American community and local performers.
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
JCAL presents contemporary art exhibitions, drama, music, dance performances, special events, and workshops.
Queens Library
Enrich your mind at this ever-growing, ever-evolving institution, which not only houses thousands of books, music, movies and more, but also offers special learning programs for teens and kids.
The TWA Hotel
The TWA Hotel features 512 ultra-quiet hotel rooms with exhilarating views of JFK Airport’s runways and the iconic TWA Flight Center.
Afrikan Poetry Theatre
Visit a Queens center for culture, arts, entertainment and social development programs.
Rufus King Park
This popular neighborhood park in Queens features playgrounds, sports facilities, and an 18th-century mansion museum.
Baisley Pond Park
This 110-acre park's titular pond has quite a history: it provided Brooklyn's water supply in the 19th century, and long before that was home to a mastodon.
MOMENTS IN JAMAICA
Take a visual tour of this storied Queens neighborhood with our photo slideshow.
