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Jamaica

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Best known as a transportation center connecting parts of NYC to John F. Kennedy International Airport, this enclave contains a patchwork of cultures, including immigrants from India, the Caribbean, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Sri Lanka. The local cuisine reflects that heritage, with a collection of international groceries and restaurants along Liberty Avenue. The neighborhood also features the 200-year-old King Manor Museum, a National Historic Landmark and the former home of Rufus King, a New York senator and signer of the Constitution.

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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Black-Owned Jamaica Itinerary

Spend a few days visiting Black-owned restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in this vibrant Queens neighborhood.

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Shah's food truck in Jamaica, Queens
Itinerary
Jamaica

Guide to Little Bangladesh

Check out restaurants, snack carts and sweet shops for a taste of Bangladeshi culture in Queens.

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TWA Hotel Guide

This retro hotel at a classic ’60s airport terminal has working rotary phones and a bar inside an actual airplane.

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Museums & Galleries
Jamaica

King Manor Museum

The King Manor Museum is an historic site dedicated to one of the authors of the Constitution.

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Black Spectrum Theatre
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Black Spectrum Theatre

The beloved Queens theater supports the African-American community and local performers.

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Sybil's Bakery and Restaurant
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Jamaica

Sybil’s Bakery and Restaurant

This West Indian restaurant specializes in sweet and savory treats.

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Spicy Lanka
Restaurants
Jamaica

Spicy Lanka

Enjoy spicy Sri Lankan food, including curry and devilled chicken.

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