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1. www.nycgovparks.org › parks › flushing-meadowsFlushing Meadows Corona Park : NYC Parks - New York City ...

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   Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink hours and programming. One of the city's most iconic parks, and the site of two twentieth century World's Fairs, Flushing Meadows Corona Park continues to draw and delight visitors.

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3. untappedcities.com › 2020/02/04 › 17-hidden-gems-inGuide to Flushing's Hidden Gems - Untapped New York

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   • World’s Fair Time Capsule. In Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, an 800-pound tube that comprises 35 items like copies of Life magazine, seeds preserved in inert argon and nitrogen gas, and a Sears Roebuck catalogue was lowered 50 feet into the ground on September 23, 1938.
   • A Hindu Temple in Flushing with Hidden Canteen. About a mile away from Flushing Main Street in a residential area lies Ganesh Temple, an ornate structure that stands out from its quasi-suburban surroundings.
   • The Lewis Latimer House. Victorian houses might not be what you associate with Flushing, but just north of Northern Boulevard, you’ll find the Lewis Latimer House which honors Lewis Howard Latimer, an African American inventor and humanist born to fugitive slaves.
   • Willets Point. Located right next to Flushing is Willets Point, a name familiar to Mets fans due to its proximity to Citi Field. With close to no permanent residents, Willets Point is known as the Iron Triangle due to its abundance of automobile shops and junkyards.

4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g47729-dFlushing Meadows Corona Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE ...

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   It’s the largest park in Queens (and fourth largest park in all of New York City) and it has something for everyone: the nature trail walkers, those seeking to connect with nature, the fitness fanatics, artists, and so on.

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   • According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Flushing Meadows Corona Park: Boroughs of NYC: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Bro...
   • Hotels near Flushing Meadows Corona Park: (0.11 mi) Grandview Hotel New York (0.17 mi) Four Points by Sheraton Flushing (0.16 mi) Hotel Key (0.16 m...
   • Restaurants near Flushing Meadows Corona Park: (0.09 mi) Pho Metro (0.11 mi) Taco Bell (0.14 mi) Amore Pizzeria (0.15 mi) Domand Delicatessen (0.15...
   • Attractions near Flushing Meadows Corona Park: (0.30 mi) Flushing Town Hall (0.27 mi) Qing Lotus Spa Club (0.32 mi) Downtown Flushing (0.32 mi) Col...

5. secretnyc.co › things-to-do-flushing-queens18 Fabulous Things To Do In Flushing, Queens - Secret NYC

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Best Parks in Flushing. NYC recently ranked in the top 10 for having the best parks in the U.S., so you know you gotta visit every park you get the chance to! When it comes to galavanting around Flushing, here are some of our favorite parks and nature attractions to check out: 15. Flushing Meadows Corona Park

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flushing_Meadows–Corona_ParkFlushing Meadows–Corona Park - Wikipedia

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   Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is the fourth-largest public park in New York City, with a total area of 897 acres (363 ha). Until the 19th century, the site consisted of wetlands straddling the Flushing River , which traverses the region from north to south.

7. www.nycgovparks.org › parks › fmcpFlushing Meadows Corona Park Highlights - New York State ...

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   Visible from the Grand Central Parkway, the Van Wyck Expressway, and the Long Island Expressway, and located near the Unisphere and the New York City Building, the New York State Pavilion remains an important, historical landmark of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

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   What are the best parks & nature attractions in Flushing?

   • When it comes to galavanting around Flushing, here are some of our favorite parks and nature attractions to check out: 15. Flushing Meadows Corona Park One of the city’s most iconic parks, Flushing Meadows Corona Park has scenic trails, lakes, places to play sports, a recreation center, and more.

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   Why is Flushing Park so famous?

   • The park is named after the nearby neighborhoods of Flushing and Corona, which are separated by the park. It’s the largest park in Queens (and fourth largest park in all of New York City) and it has something for everyone: the nature trail walkers, those seeking to connect with nature, the fitness fanatics, artists, and so on.

   Flushing Meadows Corona Park - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor

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   Why is Flushing Park called flushing?

   • The park is named after the nearby neighborhoods of Flushing and Corona, which are separated by the park. The name "Flushing" is a corruption of the port town of Vlissingen in the Netherlands. By the 19th century, the word "flushing" had become associated with "a cleansing by rushing water". "

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   When was Flushing Meadows created?

   • New York City Parks Commissioner Robert Moses first conceived the idea of developing a large park in Flushing Meadow in the 1920s as part of a system of parks across eastern Queens. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park was created as the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair and also hosted the 1964 New York World's Fair.

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9. www.tripadvisor.ca › Attractions-g47729THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Flushing (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Top Things to Do in Flushing, New York: See Tripadvisor's 13,924 traveller reviews and photos of Flushing tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Flushing. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.