The fountain has never been on the three times I've visited the past 2 years, but skaters and roller bladers dig the empty space. However, it's all fenced off now. Looks like they're fixing it up
Fountain open for the summer!!
The unisphere marks the global promise of the UN's first home, fulfilled decades later by NYC's immigrant borough. Come in Summee for the fountains, in Fall to watch kids play, skate & climb its base.
As classic as a scoop shop/soda fountain gets. Great milkshakes and ice cream sundaes that load on the toppings; don't skip the hot fudge or homemade whipped cream.
The homemade ice cream is old-fashioned tasting, and the soda fountain drinks of the remote past are all available. Read more.
Order a banana split at this authentic soda fountain & ice cream shop. With tin ceilings, and a menu filled with old school ice cream favorites, you'll feel like you're back in the 1920's. Read more.
perfect NYC day trip: queens museum and/or or playing in the globe fountain afternoon, get to queens night market right at 5PM open A+++ NYC day.
Bring good binoculars or zoom lens to spot your house or other landmarks. Spot the easter egg in the model.
With its wonderful location within Flushing Meadows park, this is a great place to explore! Try the beautiful Panorama model of NYC & the David Schumann exhibits!
Most amazing orchestrated fountain I’ve ever seen. Worth waiting for the next show.
Magical to watch and the spray and design of the water falling brings you tickles.
Created for the 1963-64 World's Fair, the fountain is 625ft high when spraying at full height. It was one of the vast projects created by Robert Moses as a monument to himself and his achievements. Read more.
Park across the street from the entrance to the park and hike it in to the beach from there. Decent bathrooms and water fountains en route
Byo food and water bottle- there's a public bathroom and water fountain in the park outside the beach! Ps fort Tilden is the best.
much better and secluded than the main beach. recommended
Great grandma slice, unlimited fountain soda and very friendly service.
Pretty authentic! Great value and seriously delicious grilled sandwiches.
Located near the Metro Diner, their pizza and Italian food is excellent authentic Italian. Their unique 'brick-oven' allows the food to melt in your mouth!
When you order a fountain soda u won't get a lid beware. Good variety of pizza, tho.
The fountain sodas always taste a little syrupie
The Sicilian slice is fantastic. The sauce is fresh and cheese has a great thickness.
The South Plaza Fountain's underground vault housing the pumps could hold more than one million tennis balls, and the entire fountain contains more than half a mile of piping.
Having a good time
The fountain is great fun on hot summer days.
It's summer! That means the sprinklers have sprung! Make sure you have extra clothes and towels for the kiddies!
Triborough Bridge Playground - Basketball under the bridge
One of the most beautiful beaches in North East, even after Sandy. Fort Tilden part part especially cool. Far Rock great for surfers
Retired cops, firefighters and a hipster invasion, what could be better?
Fav beach in queens.
Awesome couches and over 100 flavors of fountain soda!!!
Love it for the reclining seats but make sure to get tickets early or online!
Bring your own snacks, it's the recession.
Two slices and a fountain drink for $6.25!
Wow. The Crumbled Buffalo Chicken Pizza is extraordinarily good. One of the best pizzas I've tasted.
Super thin crust pizza, and overall delicious
Coke products on the right side of the Big Gulp fountain??? Shatters my whole world view!
Friendly, clean,and friendly staff.
Heavenly coffee is the BEST!!!
Great kosher restaurant in Bay Terrace. I prefer the Manhattan location, but this still has the great pastrami sandwiches, matzah ball soup and potato pancakes.
Pastrami sandwiches
Feels like hanging out in a senior center but food's decent
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA