Wanderlust World Wanderlust World * Explore the Queens Museum. This museum tells the story of Queens County, from its earliest days to the present. It features exhibits on the borough's history, culture, and geography, as well as a scale model of the entire borough.
* Take a walk through Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This park is home to the Unisphere, a massive steel globe that was built for the 1964 World's Fair. The park also features the Queens Museum, the New York Hall of Science, and the Queens Zoo.
* Visit the Queens Botanical Garden. This garden is home to over 30,000 plants from around the world. It features a variety of gardens, including a rose garden, a Japanese garden, and a rainforest garden.
* Go for a hike in Alley Pond Park. This park is located in the northeast corner of Queens. It offers a variety of hiking trails, as well as fishing, boating, and picnicking opportunities.
* Visit the Long Island City waterfront. This area is home to a number of art galleries, restaurants, and shops. It also offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
* Take a ferry to Roosevelt Island. This island is located in the East River, just off the coast of Queens. It is home to a number of historical sites, including the ruins of a smallpox hospital and a former mental institution.
* Visit the Queens County Farm Museum. This museum tells the story of farming in Queens County. It features exhibits on the history of farming, the different types of crops that have been grown in Queens, and the challenges that farmers face.
* Go to a Mets game at Citi Field. Citi Field is home to the New York Mets baseball team. It is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
* Visit the Aqueduct Racetrack. This racetrack is located in Ozone Park, Queens. It hosts thoroughbred horse racing from April to November.