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Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Flushing Bay, Queens, New York City, NY 11368
718-760-6565
Ranked #148 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Parks
Owner description: A great NYC park for people-watching, this was the site of previous World Fairs and offers visitors bicycle paths, the Queens Wildlife Conservation...... more » Owner description: A great NYC park for people-watching, this was the site of previous World Fairs and offers visitors bicycle paths, the Queens Wildlife Conservation Center, a carousel, freshwater fishing, indoor ice-skating rink and marina. « less
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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

The site of the 1939/1940 & 1964/65 worlds Fair! Check out the science museum, zoo and many events that happen here. Place to also just hang out and get lost in Queens. More

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nyc
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

I love the park...in the summer there is a ton of things to see and do. More

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Rye Brook, New York
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Twice the host of the World's Fair, this is a place to kick a few soccer balls or take in a sunny day in the park. Public transportation just steps away. More

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New York City, New York
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

What was allowed to remain after the 1964-66 New York World's Fair. I have a great memory of the Fair. The park is used by many locals. More

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Queens Village, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Walk around, ride your bike, picnic, play ball, go on a carousel, go to the zoo, lots to do. Love it there. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

Some great structures still remain from the Worlds Fair. The Unisphere is worth the trip on it's own. More

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Brigantine, New Jersey
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

a local's place, unless you are going to the tennis Open or the Mets ball game. More

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New York City, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

Never realized how big this park was....never explored the whole place but what I've seen of it - looks like a good place to chill and hang out for the day. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

I have been here with my family many times. We usually bring 3 bike and we ride in the park all day. bring some food and have a picnic on the lawn and breathe some fresh air. Love the Unisphere More

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Yank4
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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This is a fantastic, world class park! Within the park are located the New York Hall of Science, The Queens Museum of art, The Queens Zoo, Queens Botanic Garden, a historic carousel, numerous statues, fountains and landmarks from the 1939 &1964 Worlds Fairs, Pitch and Put, Mini Golf, Indoor Swimming and Ice Skating, Meadow and Willow lakes, The USTA Center,... More

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