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Queens
When visiting New York you'll probably want to take a day trip (or two) to see the many attractions at Flushing Meadows Corona Park which was the site to two major world fairs.
If you're in the mood for the outdoors, then visit the wildlife refuge at Jamaica Bay.
Other prominent attractions in Queens County include:
American Museum of the Moving Image
35th Ave at Steinway St, Astoria; (718) 784-0077;
Open: Daily Noon-5PM; Admission: Adult $8.50 / Child (5-18) $4.50;
Located in the former Astoria Studio operated by Paramount Pictures in the 1920's, the museum chronicles the art, history, and technology of motion pictures. Changing exhibitions and special screenings are also featured here.
The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
32-37 Vernon Blvd, Broadway; (718) 204-7088;
Open: Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM Apr-Oct; Admission: Adult $4 / Child $2;
Collection of 12 sculpture galleries and an outdoor garden. $5 Round-trip shuttle from Midtown Manhattan is available.
Aqueduct Race Track - Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Belmont Park Race Track - Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Other Queens services:
New York City Restaurant Guide - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist. New York CityHotel Directory - Room search and reservation service. Queens Golf Directory - Golf courses and major events. 
Bounded by Roosevelt Ave, Van Wyck Expwy, Union Tpke and 111st St, this area was the site for New York's World Fairs in both 1939 and 1964. Free Admission. Prominent features of the park are:
Queens Wildlife Center
53-51 111st St, Flushing, NY 11368; (718) 271-1500;
Open: Daily 10AM-4:30PM (with extended hours in summer);
Admission: $2.50 Adult / $0.50 Child (3-12) / $1.25 Seniors (65+);
[ World Zoo Tour / Lower N.Y. Zoo Tour ]
Formerly the Flushing Meadows Zoo, located on the site of the 1964 World's Fair (Flushing Meadows Corona Park), this facility is a tribute to spectacular American wildlife. Find over 400 animals of 70 species roaming naturalistic habitats representing the wild lands of both North and South America. It opened to the public in 1992 after a major $16 million reconstruction.
The zoo perimeter is a nature pathway that leads guests from one wildland to another, giving one the feal of being inside a small national park. Wildlife includes bison, mountain lions, sea lions, bald eagles, elk, bears and more. Of special note:
Queens Botanical Gardens
43-50 Main St; (718) 886-3800;
Open: Tues-Sun 8AM-4:30pm; Donations;
Visitors can follow nature trails amongst 38 acres of rose, rock and formal gardens. An active beehive is the centerpoint of a wildflower meadow. Also visit arboretum, pinetum and woodlands. Available for weddings.
Queens Museum of Art
Located in New York City Building, (718) 592-9700;
Open: Wed-Fri 10AM-5PM / Sat-Sun noon-5PM; Admission: Adult $4 / Child $2;
Don't Miss First Thursday at the Museum - Free Exhibits;
The are always several changing art exhibits passing through here. and at the sister museum at Bulova Corporate Center. Permanent exhibits include:
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th St, New York 11368; (718) 699-0005;
Open: Mon-Wed 9:30-2PM / Thurs-Sun 9:30-5PM; Free to all: Thur-Fri 2-5PM;
Admission: $7.50 Adult / $5 Child (4-15); Parking $6;
One of the best science museums in America is in Flushing Park - located on 111th St at 46th Ave. This museum includes many (over 225) hands-on interactive exhibits making science fun for children.
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
From the Belt Pkwy, use exit 17 and head 3 miles south on Crossbay Blvd;
Visitor Center: Open Daily 8:30-5PM; Free Admission; (718) 318-4340;
[Bird-watching]
9,155-acre refuge with varied habitats including freshwater ponds, marshes, bays, fields, woods and islands. Major stopover point for migrating birds (over 329 species counted since 1950.) A 1.75 mile walking trail starts from the visitor center.
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Rockaway Beach
This is where Queens County fronts the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Over seven miles of prime beachfront for swimmers and sand castle builders.
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Catskills Alive! By Francine Silverman
Less than a day's drive from New York City, Boston or Philadelphia, the Catskills have long been a popular weekend and summer retreat for city folk. The area offers fine accommodations, top-notch dining and spectacular surroundings. This book profiles hundreds of hotels and restaurants, with an emphasis on the very best places.
Romantic Weekends: New England By Patricia & Robert Foulke
A selection of recommended inns, delightful restaurants, resorts, festivals, the best places to stroll together under the stars or have a secluded champagne picnic – the most romantic places. This book visits special spots in in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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