Queens Botanical Garden, New York City

Name: Queens Botanical Garden
Address: 4350 Main St, New York City, 11355-4758, United States
Telephone: +1 718-886-3800

#473 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park, Garden, Botanical garden

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Facts and practical information

Queens Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing, Queens, New York City. The 39-acre site features rose, bee, herb, wedding, and perennial gardens; an arboretum; an art gallery; and a LEED-certified Visitor & Administration Building. Queens Botanical Garden is located on property owned by the City of New York, and is funded from several public and private sources. It is operated by Queens Botanical Garden Society, Inc. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1939 (85 years ago)Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°45'1"N, 73°49'47"W

Address

4350 Main StNortheastern Queens (Flushing)New York City 11355-4758 United States

Contact

+1 718-886-3800

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Day trips

Queens Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens Museum, Unisphere.

1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
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0.8 miSW
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
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0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
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0.8 miW
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
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0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
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~1980 ftE
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
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1.1 miW
11-acres of animals and exhibits
Queens Zoo, New York City
28 min walk • The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
0.9 miW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
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0.9 miNW
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
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0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
23 min walk • Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, it is the main stadium of the US Open tennis tournament and has a capacity of 23,771 making it the largest tennis stadium in the world.
0.9 miN
Church
Old Quaker Meeting House, New York City
23 min walk • The Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting House, also the Old Quaker Meeting House, is a historic Quaker house of worship located at 137-16 Northern Boulevard, in Flushing, Queens, New York. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and a New York City designated landmark in 1970.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Queens Botanical Garden open?

Queens Botanical Garden is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Queens Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Rachel Carson Playground, New York City (10 min walk), Free Synagogue of Flushing, New York City (13 min walk), Turtle Playground, New York City (15 min walk), Rocket Thrower, New York City (18 min walk).

How to get to Queens Botanical Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queens Botanical Garden:

Bus

College Point Boulevard & Fowler Avenue • Lines: Q58 (5 min walk)
Main Street & Elder Avenue • Lines: Q20A, Q44 Sbs (6 min walk)

Train

Flushing–Main Street (15 min walk)
Mets–Willets Point (20 min walk)

Metro

Flushing–Main Street • Lines: <7>, 7 (17 min walk)
Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (23 min walk)