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45 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Queens, New York

Unusual Attractions in Queens

Queens, New York

Panorama of the City of New York

A 9,335 square foot architectural model of the entire city.
Sponsored by NYCgo
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The Ganesh Temple of Queens

Enormous Hindu temple in Queens that serves incredible dosas in its basement canteen.
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The Underground Home

A hyper-luxurious, 12,000- square foot home might be buried beneath Queens, still waiting to protect you from nuclear missiles.
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Fort Tilden

This abandoned seaside fortress is now simply an imposing ruin being taken back by nature.
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Only in Queens: Tasting Our Way Through New York’s Most Diverse Borough

May 17—May 20, 2019

Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cache, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us, May 17–20, to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.

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Unique Food & Drink in Queens

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Upcoming Events Near Queens

Explorer's Club.
Mar
1 - 2
New York, New York

Excursion to the Explorers Club

Behind the closed doors of this legendary clubhouse awaits a treasure trove of artifacts collected over a century of expeditions to the far corners of the earth (and beyond).
American Psychic.
Mar 8
New York, New York

'American Psychic' at the Illustrious Players

Witness a mind-bending performance from renowned mentalist Matt Cooper in the historic dining hall of New York's oldest and most theatrical private club.
Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina Maria Cohn
Apr
6 - 7
Brooklyn, New York

Portrait Sitting With Karen Jerzyk at The Oddities Flea Market

Step inside a transformative custom scene created by artist Karen Jerzyk for your very own stunning photo shoot.
Ryan and Regina Cohn
Apr
6 - 7
Brooklyn, New York

Oddities Flea Market's Rites of Spring: Exclusive VIP Presale Tickets

This spring, Atlas Obscura has your ticket to skip the line and get in early in this extended shopping session!
From Atlas Obscura's Into the Veil.
Apr 6
Brooklyn, New York

Oddities Flea Market Official After Party

A private after-hours Oddities experience featuring bands and the bizarre.

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Recent Queens Activity

aaronsk04 has been to The Welling Court Mural Project
vonbondi vonbondi wants to go to Houdini's Grave
magicdragonspen wants to go to The Underground Home
magicdragonspen wants to go to Fort Totten
deniseyuzuik wants to go to RMS Titanic Memorial

Stories About Queens

A baby Kemp's ridley sea turtle, one of the first ever born in New York.

96 Rare Baby Sea Turtles Just Hatched in Queens, New York

If they can make it there, they'll make it anywhere.
by Cara Giaimo
October 03, 2018
Elmhurst Dairy in Jamaica, Queens, closes this week.

Inside the Final Days of New York City's Last Dairy

Elmhurst Dairy closes its doors in late October. What happens when a metropolis loses milk?
by Marguerite Holloway
October 30, 2016

Lists Featuring Queens

Unique Cemeteries in New York
Overlooking New York Harbor.
Gravestone at Trinity Churchyard.
New York Marble Cemetery

Unique Cemeteries in New York

Famous and historic graveyards to visit in the five boroughs.

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Including Green-Wood Cemetery, Trinity Churchyard, and First Shearith Israel Graveyard