Guidebook for Queens
Arts & Culture
A fun museum close by! It has many pieces from favorite movies and tv shows and also has a lot of interactive exhibits such as sound effects, voice dubbing, and vintage arcade games.
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Museo de la Imagen en Movimiento
36-01 35th AveA fun museum close by! It has many pieces from favorite movies and tv shows and also has a lot of interactive exhibits such as sound effects, voice dubbing, and vintage arcade games.
Everything Else
Less than a 5 minute walk, you can grab the N, Q, or 7 trains here. Just 10 minutes to the city and trains run frequently.
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Queensboro Plaza station
Less than a 5 minute walk, you can grab the N, Q, or 7 trains here. Just 10 minutes to the city and trains run frequently.
Catch the E, M, or R trains from here or grab the B62 bus to Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Downtown Brooklyn)
Queens Plaza North
Queens Plaza NorthCatch the E, M, or R trains from here or grab the B62 bus to Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Downtown Brooklyn)
They have a dry cleaners and laundromat, you can also drop off laundry for wash/fold. They do offer same day service if dropped off before 9 am I believe. Cash only.
Packard Square Cleaners
41-32 Crescent StThey have a dry cleaners and laundromat, you can also drop off laundry for wash/fold. They do offer same day service if dropped off before 9 am I believe. Cash only.
Take the F train to Roosevelt Island or take the bus over to 59th and 1st avenue and catch the tram to get some great views of the city!
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The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StTake the F train to Roosevelt Island or take the bus over to 59th and 1st avenue and catch the tram to get some great views of the city!
In case you need an ATM or go to Chase, there is one right on the corner. There is also an ATM at several bodegas in the area and a MoneyGram/Western Union at Queensboro Plaza.
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Chase Bank
726 Grand StIn case you need an ATM or go to Chase, there is one right on the corner. There is also an ATM at several bodegas in the area and a MoneyGram/Western Union at Queensboro Plaza.
Sightseeing
The Museum of Modern Art in midtown has this performance space very close by. They host many special performances, performance art exhibits, and modern art pieces.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveThe Museum of Modern Art in midtown has this performance space very close by. They host many special performances, performance art exhibits, and modern art pieces.
One of my personal favorite places to go to! Best views of the city, clean, safe, spacious, and tons of seating (including hammocks).
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Gantry Plaza State Park
4-44 47th RdOne of my personal favorite places to go to! Best views of the city, clean, safe, spacious, and tons of seating (including hammocks).
Take a bike, a run, or a stroll across the bridge and into the city.
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Puente Ed Koch Queensboro
61 Ed Koch Queensboro BridgeTake a bike, a run, or a stroll across the bridge and into the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson AveA cool speakeasy bar in the neighborhood.
Creek and the Cave has three separate areas that play host to comedy shows, improv shows, pinball arcade, Mexican food, reasonable prices, and good music. Definitely a favorite of mine.
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The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson AveCreek and the Cave has three separate areas that play host to comedy shows, improv shows, pinball arcade, Mexican food, reasonable prices, and good music. Definitely a favorite of mine.
Food Scene
Grab a coffee or some donuts in the morning before catching the train.
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Dunkin'
412 3rd AveGrab a coffee or some donuts in the morning before catching the train.
Commissary Market
25-15 Queens Plaza NGreat variety of pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and more!
If you find yourself at Grand Central for sightseeing or while trying to catch the 7 train, stop by the dining concourse and grab a burger and shake! I love the 'shroom burger vegetarian option.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIf you find yourself at Grand Central for sightseeing or while trying to catch the 7 train, stop by the dining concourse and grab a burger and shake! I love the 'shroom burger vegetarian option.
Featured on many travel networks and ranked as one of the best places to grab a bite to eat in NYC, Queens Comfort is BYOB and has a ton of great American Southern comfort foods.
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Queens Comfort
36-18 30th AveFeatured on many travel networks and ranked as one of the best places to grab a bite to eat in NYC, Queens Comfort is BYOB and has a ton of great American Southern comfort foods.
Essentials
If you need groceries, beer, or a sandwich to go, this place is good! They are friendly, there is seating downstairs, and it's close enough to walk to. Just look carefully at prices.
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Cranberry
2802 42nd RdIf you need groceries, beer, or a sandwich to go, this place is good! They are friendly, there is seating downstairs, and it's close enough to walk to. Just look carefully at prices.
More than a gas station, they have toiletries, beer, soda, and snacks. This is a great bodega to go to and it is open 24/7.
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Mobil
7611 Northern BlvdMore than a gas station, they have toiletries, beer, soda, and snacks. This is a great bodega to go to and it is open 24/7.