things to do in Flushing Queens, NY

Trace Asian and Pacific Islander artistic traditions through The Met’s collections

Tour The Octagon House and dig into its myths and mysteries

Tour The Octagon House with a live reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”

Explore a 19th-century landmark home and its remarkable restoration

Go behind the scenes at NYC’s oldest whiskey distillery and enjoy a guided tasting

Tour Kings County Distillery and taste five signature whiskeys

Taste five signature whiskeys and learn to nose and evaluate like a pro

Paddle the Hudson for close views of Lady Liberty and New York City landmarks

Paddle New York Harbor with skyline views and beginner-friendly guidance

Take your dog kayaking with a canine life jacket included

Escape the city for an autumn festival without the drive

Learn stand-up paddleboarding basics while exploring the sandy shores of Spermaceti Cove

Learn kayak skills and water safety while paddling Spermaceti Cove

Build kayaking and water-safety skills in a private coastal lesson

Learn paddleboard basics with private coaching on Spermaceti Cove

Build paddle board skills with water-safety instruction

Walk Savannah and hear stories from Black, Native, queer, and female history-makers

Tour NYC’s oldest seltzer works with a private group in Brooklyn

See Manhattan landmarks with live commentary from the East River

Discover seltzer's story inside New York City's oldest seltzer works

Walk Williamsburg with 6 Italian American tastings and cultural stops

Taste ginger liqueur and a curated flight of New York spirits

Sample five rare and distillery-only spirits

A 21+ facility tour with a ginger liqueur tasting