Unisphere, New York City

Name: Unisphere
Address: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City, 11375, United States

#155 among attractions in New York City

Monuments and statues, Historical place, Sculpture

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The Unisphere is a spherical stainless steel representation of Earth in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke as part of his plan for the 1964 New York World's Fair. Commissioned to celebrate the beginning of the space age, the Unisphere was conceived and constructed as the theme symbol of the World's Fair. The theme of the World's Fair was "Peace Through Understanding", and the Unisphere represented the theme of global interdependence, being dedicated to "Man's Achievements on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'47"N, 73°50'42"W

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Flushing Meadows Corona ParkNortheastern Queens (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)New York City 11375 United States

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Day trips

Unisphere – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens Museum, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
19 min walk • Citi Field, the premier baseball stadium nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, serves as the home of the beloved New York Mets. Since its opening in 2009, this state-of-the-art sport venue has not only hosted numerous high-profile Major League Baseball games...
~1980 ftSE
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
10 min walk • Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is a verdant oasis in the heart of Queens, New York, offering a diverse array of activities and attractions for locals and tourists alike. Spanning approximately 897 acres, it is the fourth-largest public park in New York City and has...
~480 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, one of New York City's most diverse boroughs, the Queens Museum stands as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors from around the world to explore its rich array of art and educational offerings.
~1110 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
6 min walk • The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States.
~1850 ftW
Hands-on science and technology museum
New York Hall of Science, New York City
9 min walk • The New York Hall of Science, also known as NYSCI, is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the section of the park that is in Corona.
1.2 miE
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
31 min walk • Rachel Carson Playground, also known as Silent Spring Playground, is a park located in Flushing, Queens, New York City. It is located across the street from IS 237, which owns the park.
~1250 ftSW
11-acres of animals and exhibits
Queens Zoo, New York City
7 min walk • The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
16 min walk • The Home Run Apple is a motorized apple prop in the batter's eye at Citi Field in New York City, New York, United States; which rises whenever the New York Mets score a home run there.
0.6 miN
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
17 min walk • The New York Mets Hall of Fame was created in order to recognize the careers of former New York Mets players, managers, broadcasters and executives. There are presently 30 members.
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rego Center, New York City
34 min walk • Rego Center is a shopping mall bordered by the Long Island Expressway, Junction Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, 63rd Drive, and 99th Street in the Rego Park neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
~1380 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Unisphere?

Nearby attractions include Queens Museum, New York City (3 min walk), Queens Theatre in the Park, New York City (4 min walk), Rocket Thrower, New York City (5 min walk), Queens Zoo, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Unisphere by public transport?

The nearest stations to Unisphere:

Train

Mets–Willets Point (11 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (30 min walk)

Bus

College Point Boulevard & Horace Harding Expressway • Lines: Q58 (13 min walk)

Metro

Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (15 min walk)
111th Street • Lines: 7 (18 min walk)