Queens Guided Tour of Corona & Flushing Meadows

Discover the cultural history and neighborhood stories that shape Corona. See Queens through a local perspective that goes beyond Manhattan.

• Learn how Latin American immigration has shaped Corona over the past century
• Notice visual traces of the 1964 World’s Fair
• Explore Queens with a local guide’s perspective
• Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
• Bring a light layer for cold indoor areas

Itinerary

We will meet you conveniently right off the 7-train. You can take the train from Midtown Manhattan for example; Times Square, Bryant Park or Grand Central Terminal.

After meeting with your guide you will visit Louis Armstrong house museum.

Then we will explore the Flushing Meadows Corona Park, see the Unisphere, visit Queens Museum where we will see the Panorama which is a model of New York City's buildings from 1964. We will also walk past Citi Field, the US Open stadium and many other attractions worth seeing. Before the tour finishes we will walk through the heart of Corona to get a sense of the community. We will stop by the infamous Lemon Ice King store where we recommend you try one of their many flavors.

What's Included

• Queens Museum admission
• Louis Armstrong House Museum admission

Important details

• Subway fare is not included in the listed price; use a MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment
• Entry to the Louis Armstrong House Museum is not guaranteed if the museum closes