14 OF THE BEST THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN FLUSHING

A large grassy park with flowerbeds and trees leads to the New York State Pavilion towers in the distance. An airplane flies in the blue sky above the towers on a sunny day.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Photo: Shelli Weiler

Explore Flushing Meadows Corona Park

The vast green space features many attractions, including remnants from the world’s fairs like the towers from the New York Pavilion.

Exterior view of the Queens Museum building with sunlight streaming through trees, people walking and sitting on benches in the surrounding green park area.

Queens Museum. Photo: Tagger Yancey IV

Peruse the Displays at Queens Museum

Known for its to-scale NYC model, The Panorama of the City of New York, the museum has an extensive world’s fair repository and hosts exhibits spotlighting local artists.

Two people wearing hats walk hand in hand along a path in a sunlit garden, surrounded by green grass, flowering plants, and tall trees in the background.

Queens Botanical Garden. Photo: Shelli Weiler

Enjoy the Flora at Queens Botanical Garden

This plant-filled landscape has a rose garden, an oak allee, a bee garden and the sensory-heightening Fragrance Walk.

A crowd watches a baseball game at Citi Field under a cloudy evening sky, with players on the field and stadium lights illuminating the scene. Large screens and advertisements are visible in the background.

Citi Field. Photo: Jen Davis

Attend a Mets Game

The Amazins’, as they are known, have a handful of stars, a cool stadium and a long history as the City’s underdog baseball team.

People walk past the entrance of New World Mall under a red awning, with a "Food Court" sign above. Newspaper stands are on the sidewalk and a street sign reads "Main St.

New World Mall. Photo: Elizabeth Bick

Visit the New World Mall

Full of Asian shops, markets and food stalls, New World Mall is a glassy indoor spot that’s great for an inexpensive meal.

A historic red-brick building with arched windows, decorative columns, and a central staircase, set against a clear blue sky and autumn trees. An American flag flies atop the building.

Flushing Town Hall. Photo: Julienne Schaer

See a Show at Flushing Town Hall

The performing arts center hosts jazz jams, world music concerts and the occasional art exhibition.

A tray of round pastries topped with various ingredients like shredded coconut, chocolate sprinkles, crushed nuts, colorful candy, and black sesame. A person in gloves prepares food in the background.

Courtesy, Queens Night Market

Hang Out at Queens Night Market

On Saturdays from April to October, the Night Market hosts food vendors on the grounds of the New York Hall of Science.

People walk past Eight Jane Food Inc., a small restaurant with a blue and yellow awning displaying images of food dishes on the windows. Other nearby storefronts are partially visible.

Eight Jane. Photo: Lucia Vazquez

Eat at a Local Chinese Restaurant

Eight Jane is one of many spots in the neighborhood where you can get authentic Asian cuisine—in this case, jianbing guozi, or savory crepes—at affordable prices.

People sit on benches in front of a large metal globe sculpture surrounded by a fountain, with trees providing shade on a sunny day.

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.

People walk past a busy street corner market with fresh produce displayed outside. The market has red signage with Chinese characters, and the sun casts strong shadows across the scene.

Main Street Flushing. Photo: Elizabeth Bick

Take in Downtown Flushing

Wander along the main avenue and browse the fruit and vegetable stands.

Two people sit on a ledge at a sunny skatepark, watching skaters of various ages using ramps and platforms. Trees fill the background, and a skateboard rests on the ground nearby.

Flushing Meadows. Photo: Elizabeth Bick

Do an Ollie at Maloof Skate Park

Near a fountain, this large space provides a hangout to watch skateboarders or bring your own deck to show off a trick or two.

Two women stand at a street food stall at night. One serves steamed food from a metal pot inside a glass case, while packaged goods are displayed on the counter in clear plastic bags. Steam rises under bright lights.

Flushing Food Cart. Photo: Eric Hsu

Try the Street Food

Street food throughout Queens is top-notch; in Flushing, you’ll find delicious noodles, roast meats, steamed rice rolls and whole lot more.

People stand in front of the Queens Zoo entrance on a sunny day, while a person wearing a helmet rides a bicycle past the gate in the foreground. Trees and greenery surround the area.

Queens Zoo. Photo: Victor Llorente

Take the Family to Queens Zoo

A manageable spot for animal watching, the Queens Zoo has a noted aviary and breeds Andean bears.

A large crowd fills a stadium at night during a tennis match, with spectators cheering and raising their hands as players compete on a brightly lit blue court under a partially open roof.

Arthur Ashe Stadium. Photo: Mike Lawrence-USTA

Attend the US Open

In late summer, the top US tennis tournament takes place in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. A family-friendly fan week precedes the competition.

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