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Duane Reade
7301 37th Ave24 hour drugstore.
Roosevelt Av-Jackson Heights Subway Station
74th StreetBus and subway station
Lemon Farm
77-19 37th AveSmall grocery store: great items!
Again, I haven't been here, but it's the closest hospital.
19 locals recommend
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
79-01 BroadwayAgain, I haven't been here, but it's the closest hospital.
Patel Brothers
37-27 74th StreetGreat Indian grocery: fun to browse or shop.
I haven't been here, but a few people have told me it's a great clinic when you need non-emergency medical attention
CityMD Jackson Heights Urgent Care - Queens
73-02 Roosevelt AveI haven't been here, but a few people have told me it's a great clinic when you need non-emergency medical attention
Panaderia Coatzingo Bakery
7611 Roosevelt AveGreat Mexican bakery
A good fruit stand. There's also a good fruit stand at 80th Street and 37th, Kim's Brother.
8 locals recommend
Lemon Farm
77-19 37th AveA good fruit stand. There's also a good fruit stand at 80th Street and 37th, Kim's Brother.
Subzi Mandi
72-30 37th AvenueGood cheap veggies and Indian grocery.
Essentials
Good basic supermarket. (Don't go to Global Supermarket: they're not kind to their workers.)
11 locals recommend
Ferreira Foodtown of Jackson Heights
76-10 37th AveGood basic supermarket. (Don't go to Global Supermarket: they're not kind to their workers.)
Armenian/Eastern European shop, in Sunnyside, a few stops away on the 7 train. For a Russian/Georgian store in JH, go to Appetito on 37th Ave: http://www.yelp.com/biz/appetitto-new-york
Massis International Foods
4220 43rd AveArmenian/Eastern European shop, in Sunnyside, a few stops away on the 7 train. For a Russian/Georgian store in JH, go to Appetito on 37th Ave: http://www.yelp.com/biz/appetitto-new-york
Entertainment & Activities
A place to see the people of the neighborhood, of all ages, at this playground and park. On 79th Street, there is a Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings till 3 pm.
15 locals recommend
Travers Park
76-9 34th AveA place to see the people of the neighborhood, of all ages, at this playground and park. On 79th Street, there is a Farmer's Market on Sunday mornings till 3 pm.
A nice park to visit: busy with art exhibits and the Shake Shack.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveA nice park to visit: busy with art exhibits and the Shake Shack.
A fun place for New Yorker's to escape to for sun and water. Go early to rent bikes. Then play miniature golf created by artists. There are artist's studios and shops here, too.
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
A fun place for New Yorker's to escape to for sun and water. Go early to rent bikes. Then play miniature golf created by artists. There are artist's studios and shops here, too.
An unknown park, used mostly by local working class families. The US Open is within the park, and so is Citi Field, where the Mets play.
15 locals recommend
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
An unknown park, used mostly by local working class families. The US Open is within the park, and so is Citi Field, where the Mets play.
I haven't visiting but have heard good things from friends with kids.
90 locals recommend
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th StI haven't visiting but have heard good things from friends with kids.
Again, I've heard great things about this place from kids and adults. I want to go!
222 locals recommend
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StAgain, I've heard great things about this place from kids and adults. I want to go!
Food Scene
A favorite and famous place in the neighborhood. Basic, good Indian food.
37 locals recommend
JACKSON DINER - INDIAN CUISINE
37-40B 74th StreetA favorite and famous place in the neighborhood. Basic, good Indian food.
Great location to sit and have some chai and samosas and people watch.
83 locals recommend
Delhi Heights
Great location to sit and have some chai and samosas and people watch.
Indian Taj
My favorite Indian buffet.
Family owned and very friendly; owners always say hello. Wonderful dosas and great food! I highly recommend.
8 locals recommend
Samudra
75-18 37th AveFamily owned and very friendly; owners always say hello. Wonderful dosas and great food! I highly recommend.
Taqueria Coatzingo
7605 Roosevelt AveGreat Mexican food!
A fun place to visit for fresh tortillas and Mexican food. The street nearby has great Italian bakeries and restaurants, too. A good place to eat before or after Louis Armstrong House
9 locals recommend
Tortillería Nixtamal
104-23 Roosevelt AveA fun place to visit for fresh tortillas and Mexican food. The street nearby has great Italian bakeries and restaurants, too. A good place to eat before or after Louis Armstrong House
Bahari Estiatorio
31-14 BroadwayGreat Greek food! They treat you right!
Zenon Taverna
34-10 31st AveGreat Greek restaurant/traditional decor.
Turkish Grill
4203 Queens BlvdWonderful Turkish restaurant.
Fun Romanian restaurant; cheesy entertainment on weekends. Get the doughnuts for dessert! Delicious!
Romanian Garden
43-06 43rd AveFun Romanian restaurant; cheesy entertainment on weekends. Get the doughnuts for dessert! Delicious!
Espresso 77
35-57 77th StGood coffee! Great neighborhood joint: everyone goes here.
Good place for strong Colombian coffee and pastries. Soak in the Spanish language here on your way to the subway.
La Abundancia Bakery
75-02 Roosevelt AveGood place for strong Colombian coffee and pastries. Soak in the Spanish language here on your way to the subway.
Himalayan Yak
72-20 Roosevelt AveBeautiful decor in this Tibetan restaurant. Food is pretty good!
Hole in the wall, but lovely view of Little India from the 2nd floor, and amazing, tasty, authentic, very spicy Tibetan food. Cozy spot. Soak in the Tibetan language.
8 locals recommend
Phayul
37-65 74th StreetHole in the wall, but lovely view of Little India from the 2nd floor, and amazing, tasty, authentic, very spicy Tibetan food. Cozy spot. Soak in the Tibetan language.
Wonderful, small Colombian restaurant with friendly waitresses. Delicious food and big portions. I like the carne asada -- a good place to visit if you are in the mood for steak.
Los Arrieros
76-02 Roosevelt AveWonderful, small Colombian restaurant with friendly waitresses. Delicious food and big portions. I like the carne asada -- a good place to visit if you are in the mood for steak.
Wonderful Thai food -- authentic and creative. Don't listen to all the hype about Sri Pra Phai in Woodside. Ayada is better.
27 locals recommend
Ayada Thai - Queens
7708 Woodside AveWonderful Thai food -- authentic and creative. Don't listen to all the hype about Sri Pra Phai in Woodside. Ayada is better.
Beautiful decor, lovely windows, large Peruvian, family-style restaurant. Will give you a chance to explore Northern Blvd and the Latin restaurants and bars here.
31 locals recommend
Pio Pio 5 To Go
84-21 Northern BlvdBeautiful decor, lovely windows, large Peruvian, family-style restaurant. Will give you a chance to explore Northern Blvd and the Latin restaurants and bars here.
Good Colombian and Mexican food, bakery and coffee; excellent prices. Try the guacamole and chips; they make them to order.
6 locals recommend
El Rico Tinto
73-18 Northern BlvdGood Colombian and Mexican food, bakery and coffee; excellent prices. Try the guacamole and chips; they make them to order.
Lety's Bakery and Cafe
7707 37th AveGreat pastries! And ice cream too.
Arepa Lady
77-17 37th AveDelicious arepas! And a good deal.
Juju's Bagel Cafe
35-62 76th StGreat bagels!
Urubamba
86-20 37th AveDelicious and cute Peruvian restaurant.
Sightseeing
A modest family home in Corona; amazing to see where Louis Armstrong lived for many years, at the height of his fame. Beautifully curated; a unique experience.
41 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong House
34-56 107th StA modest family home in Corona; amazing to see where Louis Armstrong lived for many years, at the height of his fame. Beautifully curated; a unique experience.
Great art exhibits by local artists. Former site of the 1964 Word's Fair. There is a "panorama" of NYC: a miniature representation of the entire city. Unique and quirky.
146 locals recommend
Queens Museum
BuildingGreat art exhibits by local artists. Former site of the 1964 Word's Fair. There is a "panorama" of NYC: a miniature representation of the entire city. Unique and quirky.
Going to Main Street in Flushing (the last stop on the 7 train) is like being transported to an Asian city. Go to the food court on Main Street, between Roosevelt Ave and 39th Ave, in the mall.
17 locals recommend
Main St Station
Going to Main Street in Flushing (the last stop on the 7 train) is like being transported to an Asian city. Go to the food court on Main Street, between Roosevelt Ave and 39th Ave, in the mall.
Great people watching, especially around rush hour, when people are coming home. When it gets late, local bums hang out here, too, so don't stay after dark. They're harmless, but it's not as lively.
Diversity Plaza
73-19 37th RdGreat people watching, especially around rush hour, when people are coming home. When it gets late, local bums hang out here, too, so don't stay after dark. They're harmless, but it's not as lively.
Little India. Strolling down this street between Roosevelt and 37th Ave, you can see a lot of life on the sidewalks and store windows.
74th Street
74th StreetLittle India. Strolling down this street between Roosevelt and 37th Ave, you can see a lot of life on the sidewalks and store windows.
A wonderful destination to walk to. Peek inside the private garden. Across the street (34th Ave), the Chateau's garden is equally beautiful. I also like 86th Street between 34th and 35th Ave.
The Towers
3327 80th StA wonderful destination to walk to. Peek inside the private garden. Across the street (34th Ave), the Chateau's garden is equally beautiful. I also like 86th Street between 34th and 35th Ave.
Arts & Culture
Interesting films and exhibitions, in a historic filmmaking district, among current movie studios: Kaufman Astoria and Slivercup.
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveInteresting films and exhibitions, in a historic filmmaking district, among current movie studios: Kaufman Astoria and Slivercup.
A lovely park with contemporary sculptures, regular changing exhibits.
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdA lovely park with contemporary sculptures, regular changing exhibits.
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd RoadSmall museum dedicated to the sculptor and set designer.
Rubin Museum of Art
150 W 17th Sta lovely little museum of Asian and Buddhist Art
Shopping
Butala Emporium Inc
37-46 74th StreetA fun place to browse and shop for South Asian and Hindu items.
Maharaja Sweets
7310 37th AveLovely Indian sweets