Astoria Travel Guide

 
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Explore Astoria

Things to Do  

Sculpture Park

Sculpture Park, Astoria

 coneyislandgreen Says:  Bordering Astoria and Long Island City is Sculpture Park, what used to be an abandened eye sore along the beautiful East River Waterfront. You would not venture here before but since the mid 80's a group of artistics adopted the area and made it into an outdoor museum and... 

Museum of The Moving Image

Museum of The Moving Image, Astoria

 coneyislandgreen Says:  A great Museum just off of Steinway St. My favorite thing to do in Queens because I love movies. The museum hosts three galleries about the history of movie making, it's business and technologies. The 1st floor has a great arcade with old games to play, a cafe, and gift shop... 

Visit the scenic Astoria Park

Visit the scenic Astoria Park, Astoria

 Patricialuv Says:  In the New York City Borough of Queens, Astoria remains a very nice area to visit. Astoria Park contains many nice areas to relax, play some sports, ride your bike or take a nice relaxing walk with the NYC skyline overlooking the triborough bridge. It's a beautiful place to... 

Hotels  

Fairfield Inn New York Laguardia Airport/Astoria

 1 Review and 99 Opinions  We stayed here on our most recent trip to New York. FREE hotel shuttle to/from LaGuardia airport and... 

Little Apple

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Restaurants  

Canz-a-City Roadhouse: Canz-a-City Roadhouse - Good Local NY Chain

Canz-a-City Roadhouse: Canz-a-City Roadhouse - Good Local NY Chain, Astoria

 TravellerMel Says:  We followed the hotel's walking directions on our first night in New York, looking for a place to watch the Saints vs. 49ers playoff game. This was a hopping little place! Decor is definitely "roadhouse" - walls of wood, brick, or corregated steel, displays of empty beer... 

Kabab Cafe: Great Middle Eastern

Kabab Cafe: Great Middle Eastern, Astoria

 Ekahau Says:  This place has been around a long time and the owner Ali Al Sayed has a good thing going it has a friendly family feeling and very tasty food. I tried to talk to him about Egypt but he would have nothing to do with that. He said if I want to talk about Egypt I would have... 

Telly's Taverna: bACK TO gREECE ON THE n TRAIN

Telly's Taverna: bACK TO gREECE ON THE n TRAIN, Astoria

 BENEL123 Says:  love the food here , Have grilled octupus, saganaki and a whole grilled fish desert is on the house weekdays,, Fried dough in honey. Telly's is a place you go and feel at home ,, EXCELENT!!!! tHE gREEN SALAD IS PHENOMINAL! gRILLED OCTOPUS LIKE NO OTHER. tHE FISH IS SO FRESH... 

Cup: A diner with a new spin on things

Cup: A diner with a new spin on things, Astoria

 coneyislandgreen Says:  A big spacious diner with checkered tiles, vintage artwork and furniture . A new cutting edge menu. No greasy food and limited selections. Cup, has fresh salads and gourmet daily specials. You can still have all the classics but with good fresh ingredients. With a huge bar... 

Omonia Cafe: Omonia Cafe

Omonia Cafe: Omonia Cafe, Astoria

 grkboiler Says:  Omonia is a cafe in Astoria, Queens. It specializes in coffee and pastries. I have always gone on a Friday or Saturday night and enjoyed it. Frappe or Greek coffee to drink. Choose from any of the desserts and pastries, I haven't had anything here I don't enjoy. 

Transportation  

Trains to Astoria
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Ditmars Blvd Station Entrance

Astoria is in the northwest corner of Queens, accessible mainly from the N elevated train on 31st Street.

This is the entrance to the Astoria MTA Train Station. Ditmars Blvd is the last the last stop in Astoria. This part of Astoria, is known as the Greek part of Queens. There are many Greek, Bulgarian and other nationalities here. This gives the area a european feel and great diversity. A must visit on your travel plans to spend a day in Astoria. Also to note that at this particular station there is a internet cafe located to the left once you go up the stairs.

Updated Apr 27, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

Riker-Lent Homestead

Riker-Lent Homestead, Astoria

 penpoison Says:  It is the second oldest private home dwelling in America. It was originally built by William Riker in 1654-1656 through a land grant given to him by Governor Peter Stuyvesant (governor of New Amsterdam, later changed to New York when the British took over). The homestead at... 

Steinway Mansion

Steinway Mansion, Astoria

 penpoison Says:  26 room private residence that was originally owned by the Steinway family (piano makers). It is located on an unleveled street in a industrial district of Astoria. 

East River Arch Bridge & Viaduct

East River Arch Bridge & Viaduct, Astoria

 keeper7 Says:  Your best view of the great bridge is from Astoria Park, in Astoria, Queens. The bridge spans over 1017 feet between towers. Connecting New York City between the Pennsylvania and New Haven Railroad System between the New England States and the states lying west & south of... 

Old Astoria

Old Astoria, Astoria

 keeper7 Says:  One thing that I think that most people miss is that Astoria has many old building dating back over 100 years. If you look closely you could see some of the hidden treasures of Astoria. Like this church I found during my walk in Astoria. 

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