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Queens: The World's Borough - Visit Corona
Flushing
À propos
Take the 7-train to Queens. As the train rises above ground, you’ll see the city shift, revealing a series of vibrant neighborhoods that tell a different kind of New York story. After a short introduction to Corona we will walk to Louis Armstrong's house seeing the exhibit Here to Stay. Then walk to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, once home to two World’s Fairs and still full of visual clues from that era (e.g. The Unisphere). We’ll walk through the park and visit the Queens Museum, where you’ll experience the stunning Panorama of the City of New York—a massive scale model of all of NYC that’s both fascinating and moving.
After the museum, we’ll head into the heart of Corona, a neighborhood r...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Admission fee
Gratuities
We will stop by Lemon Ice King. The smallest cups are $3.
We will travel the subway together. Bring an OMNI card or prepare to pay using contactless payment.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
111th Street & Roosevelt Avenue
Take the 7-train (the purple line on the subway map) from a station in Manhattan towards Queens.
Your stop is 111 St station.
Right when you exit the train you will see the supermarket C-town. It is on the corner of 111 street and Roosevelt avenue. Your guide will meet you there.
Retour
111 St
Depending on season and transportation changes we will stop the tour either at the Mets-Willets Point station or the 111 Street station - both on the 7-line.
Informations importantes
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Toutes les zones et surfaces sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Take the 7-train to Queens. As the train rises above ground, you’ll see the city shift, revealing a series of vibrant neighborhoods that tell a different kind of New York story. After a short introduction to Corona we will walk to Louis Armstrong's house seeing the exhibit Here to Stay. Then walk to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, once home to two World’s Fairs and still full of visual clues from that era (e.g. The Unisphere). We’ll walk through the park and visit the Queens Museum, where you’ll experience the stunning Panorama of the City of New York—a massive scale model of all of NYC that’s both fascinating and moving.
After the museum, we’ll head into the heart of Corona, a neighborhood r...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Admission fee
Gratuities
We will stop by Lemon Ice King. The smallest cups are $3.
We will travel the subway together. Bring an OMNI card or prepare to pay using contactless payment.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
111th Street & Roosevelt Avenue
Take the 7-train (the purple line on the subway map) from a station in Manhattan towards Queens.
Your stop is 111 St station.
Right when you exit the train you will see the supermarket C-town. It is on the corner of 111 street and Roosevelt avenue. Your guide will meet you there.
Retour
111 St
Depending on season and transportation changes we will stop the tour either at the Mets-Willets Point station or the 111 Street station - both on the 7-line.
Itinéraire
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Parc Corona de Flushing Meadows
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the largest park in Queens, offers a blend of cultural landmarks and recreational facilities. Visitors can marvel at the iconic Unisphere, a 12-story stainless-steel globe symbolizing global unity, originally constructed for the 1964 World's Fair. The park also hosts the Queens Museum, home to the Panorama of the City of New York, and the New York Hall of Science, featuring over 450 interactive exhibits. Additionally, the park encompasses the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where the US Open is held annually, and Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.
40 minutes
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Queens Museum
Experience the world's largest architectural model at the Queens Museum: the Panorama of the City of New York. This 9,335-square-foot masterpiece, originally crafted for the 1964 World's Fair, meticulously showcases all five boroughs with nearly 900,000 miniature buildings. It's an unparalleled opportunity to view the entire city in a single glance.
30 minutes
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Unisphere
Marvel at the Unisphere, a towering 140-foot stainless steel globe symbolizing global unity, originally constructed for the 1964 World's Fair. •cite•turn0search0••
10 minutes
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Corona
Walk through the heart of Corona, a vibrant neighborhood known for its rich Latinx heritage, music legends, and iconic local spots like the Lemon Ice King. Fun fact: it's also the childhood home of Estée Lauder.
30 minutes
5
Reines
Embark on a journey aboard the 7 train, affectionately known as the "International Express," from Grand Central Terminal to Corona, Queens. This route offers a unique glimpse into New York City's rich tapestry of cultures, passing through diverse neighborhoods that showcase the city's vibrant immigrant heritage. As the train transitions from the underground tunnels of Manhattan to the elevated tracks in Queens, passengers are treated to panoramic views of the cityscape, culminating in the lively community of Corona.
35 minutes
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Louis Armstrong House Museum
See the exterior of the house and enjoy the exhibit Here to Stay. We will do our utmost to guarantee entry to the house but at times it will not be possible.
