Visiting Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
The Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Credit: The Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. (Getty)
New York is the greatest city in the world, just ask any New Yorker. There's so much to do here, there's little reason to leave. In this recurring feature, we'll take you to a different place in New York City for a daytrip.
First up: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, where there's something for everyone. Like to play sports? There are fields aplenty. Want to nerd out? Hit up the New York Hall of Science. Like animals? The Queens Zoo is nearby. And what about art? The Queens Museum, with its famous New York City panorama, is at Flushing Meadows, too.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was envisioned in the '30s by Robert Moses, the power-broker behind many city parks. Once a swampland and garbage dump, the park is now the crown jewel of Queens.
It is also home to the Unisphere, the 140-foot tall steel replication of the Earth, which was designed for the World's Fair held at Flushing Meadows in 1964. The Unisphere is quite a sight, and has been featured in movies and TV, most notably in "Men in Black."
Flushing Meadows is the largest park in Queens. It's time for a visit.
Take the No 7 train to 111th Street. The E, M, R trains stop at 67 Ave., and the park is a mile away.
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