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10 Fun Things to See and Do in Corona
The Lemon Ice King of Corona. Photo: Matthew Penrod
This Queens neighborhood is, like many in the borough, international in feel and has a large Latin American population. Its attractions run the gamut, from places to eat to some of the institutions in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the green space it "shares" with Flushing, on the other side of the park.
Unisphere. Photo: Shelli Weiler
Snap a Pic at the Unisphere
This giant globe is the symbol of the borough, erected for the 1964–65 World’s Fair.
The Lemon Ice King of Corona. Photo: Will Steacy
Visit the King
Have a frozen ice treat—there are dozens of flavors—at a place that seems frozen in time, the 70-year-old Lemon Ice King of Corona.
Courtesy, New York Hall of Science
Learn the Wonders of Science
The New York Hall of Science is an educational wonderland for kids, and fun to boot, with its numerous displays that make learning fun.
Louis Armstrong House. Photo: Kate Glicksberg
Pay Homage to Louis Armstrong
Celebrate the life and legacy of Satchmo at the Corona house—now a museum—that the famed jazz trumpeter shared with his wife, Lucille.
Courtesy, Queens Night Market
Attend a Festive Evening Party
On Saturdays from April to October, the Queens Night Market hosts food vendors on the grounds of the New York Hall of Science.
Queens Museum. Photo: Tagger Yancey IV
Peruse the Displays at Queens Museum
Known for its World's Fair artifacts (including a scale model of the City), the museum hosts exhibits spotlighting local artists.
The Panorama of the City of New York. Photo: Vincent Tullo
Get a Panoramic View
This scale model of the NYC and its buildings occupies a room in the Queen Museum complete with flyover mini planes to and from Laguardia Airport.
Queens Theatre. Photo: Shelli Weiler
Enjoy Theater in the Park
Transformed from its role in the 1964–65 World's Fair, the Queens Theatre hosts all kinds of performances and special events.
New York State Pavilion. Photo: Shelli Weiler
Admire a World's Fair Relic
This structure was a Philip Johnson and Richard Foster–designed addition for the 1964–65 World's Fair.
Queens Zoo. Photo: Victor Llorente
Take the Family to Watch Wildlife
A manageable spot for animal watching, the Queens Zoo has a noted aviary and breeds Andean bears.