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Queens, New York

Bodhi Village

Get to know the plant-based fare of Chinese Buddhist monks.
Andrew Coletti Added by Andrew Coletti
Queens, New York

Wise Clock (Riis Park Memorial Clock)

This 19th-century clock has been restored to help withstand the harsh environment of its seaside home.
Added by YeleFit
Queens, New York

Knockdown Center

How a century-old glass factory in Queens became a concert venue and arts center.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Queens, New York

Nepali Bhanchha Ghar

Feast on some of the finest momos in all of Queens.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Queens, New York

James Corbett Home

The home of former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, "Gentleman Jim" Corbett.
Added by islandersa
Queens, New York

Ridgewood Reservoir

This former water source for the City of Brooklyn is now a thriving natural wetland.
lampbane Added by lampbane
Queens, New York

76th Street Subway Station

Out of a labyrinth of abandoned tunnels and stops, this Queens subway station is arguably the most mysterious—if it exists at all.
Pat Cassels Added by Pat Cassels
Queens, New York

Arepa Lady

Behind these delicious arepas lies a true New York success story.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Queens, New York

Riker-Lent-Smith Homestead

The oldest private residence in New York City.
lampbane Added by lampbane
Queens, New York

Amdo Kitchen

A former Tibetan monk made a name for himself selling some of the best beef momos in New York.
Diana Hubbell Added by Diana Hubbell
Queens, New York

Pulaski Bridge

A drawbridge named for a potentially intersex Polish national who fought alongside George Washington during the American Revolution, and an example of "Pulaski Red".
kastoory Added by kastoory
Queens, New York

Home for Retired Playground Animals

A menagerie of concrete animals brought together from across New York City's parks.
Anna Minster Added by Anna Minster
Queens, New York

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery

The graveyard holds the remains of Irish immigrants who arrived in Queens after fleeing the Great Famine.
kwqueens Added by kwqueens
Queens, New York

LaGuardia Landing Lights Park

Nine nice parcels of land along a flight path offer a quiet respite... until a plane soars overhead.
larissahayden Added by larissahayden
Queens, New York

Flushing Town Hall

This landmark building is now a vibrant performing arts space with musical acts from around the world.
Added by peppercsw
Queens, New York

Fountain of the Planet of the Apes

No monkeying around, this fountain was really named after the classic sci-fi film.
Andres Schiffino Added by Andres Schiffino
Queens, New York

Smiling Hogshead Ranch

Guerilla gardeners reclaimed this abandoned railroad land literally putting down roots.
null Added by null
Queens, New York

Socrates Sculpture Park

This outdoor gallery of sculptures along the East River was once a landfill.
Andres Schiffino Added by Andres Schiffino
Queens, New York

Hanmaum Zen Center of New York

A temple belonging to the largest Buddhist order in South Korea nestled in the middle of New York City.
Hermit09 Added by Hermit09
Queens, New York

Greaser on a Clock

A mysterious statue of a leather jacket-clad rebel leans coolly on an odd yellow clock.
Andres Schiffino Added by Andres Schiffino
Queens, New York

Phil-Am Foods

Snack on a partially gestated duck egg.
Oliver Hong Added by Oliver Hong
Queens, New York

Weekender Billiards & Bar

Amid the clacking of snooker balls, diners tuck into fiery Bhutanese fare.
Sam OBrien Added by Sam OBrien
Queens, New York

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

This Orthodox Church's exterior is rather unorthodox.
Gerard Nolan Added by Gerard Nolan
Queens, New York

Gottscheer Hall

This Queens beer hall preserves a German culture and language that is all but lost.
Angela Meiquan Wang Added by Angela Meiquan Wang