Jamaica, New York City

Name: Jamaica
Address: New York City, United States

#1875 among attractions in New York City

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Jamaica is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is mainly composed of a large commercial and retail area, though part of the neighborhood is also residential. Jamaica is bordered by Hollis to the east; St. Albans, Springfield Gardens, Rochdale Village to the southeast; South Jamaica to the south; Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park to the west; Briarwood to the northwest; and Kew Gardens Hills, Jamaica Hills, and Jamaica Estates to the north. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.67 mi²Coordinates: 40°42'13"N, 73°47'56"W

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Southeastern Queens (Jamaica)New York City United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Captain Tilly Park, Loew's Valencia Theatre, Judge Moses Weinstein Playground, Montauk Branch.

0.6 miN
Park
Captain Tilly Park, New York City
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, New York, Captain Tilly Park is an urban oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city life. This charming park, although smaller than its famed counterparts like Central Park, provides a tranquil environment for locals and tourists...
~1440 ftNE
Theater
Loew's Valencia Theatre, New York City
7 min walk • The Loew's Valencia Theatre is a former movie palace at 165-11 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York City. Built in 1929 as one of the Loew's Wonder Theatres, the theater was donated to The Tabernacle of Prayer for All People in 1977.
1.5 miNW
Park
Judge Moses Weinstein Playground, New York City
39 min walk • Judge Moses Weinstein Playground is a 3.25-acre triangular park located in the Kew Gardens Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City.
0.8 miE
Bridge
Montauk Branch, New York City
22 min walk • The Montauk Branch is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The branch runs the length of Long Island, 115 miles from Long Island City on the west to Montauk on the east.
~1370 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
King Manor, New York City
7 min walk • King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is a historic house at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
~900 ftSW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, New York City
5 min walk • The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.
0.9 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church, New York City
25 min walk • Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
1.3 miN
Park
Hillcrest Veterans Square, New York City
33 min walk • Hillcrest Veterans Square is a triangle-shaped public park located in Fresh Meadows, Queens, New York City. The square contains a monument erected by Hillcrest Post No. 1078 of the American Legion.
0.8 miSE
Park
Proctor-Hopson Circle, New York City
20 min walk • Proctor-Hopson Circle is a semicircular traffic mall in the neighborhood of South Jamaica, Queens acquired by the city for park purposes in 1924 following the widening of Merrick Boulevard.
~730 ftN
Colonial revival architecture
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building, New York City
4 min walk • Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building is a historic office building located in the Jamaica section of the New York City borough of Queens. It was designed in 1928 by George W. Conable and is a ten-story, "T" shaped building in the Colonial Revival style.
0.5 miW
Art Deco architecture
Jamaica Savings Bank, New York City
13 min walk • The Jamaica Savings Bank is a building at Jamaica Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jamaica?

Nearby attractions include Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, New York City (2 min walk), St. Monica's Church, New York City (4 min walk), Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building, New York City (4 min walk), Grace Episcopal Church Complex, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Jamaica by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jamaica:

Metro

Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer • Lines: E, J, Z (4 min walk)
Parsons Boulevard • Lines: <F>, F (10 min walk)

Bus

Archer Avenue & 153rd Street • Lines: Q44 Sbs, Q9 (6 min walk)
Jamaica Avenue & 150th Street • Lines: Q24, Q30, Q31, Q54, Q56, Q6, Q8, Q9 (8 min walk)

Train

Jamaica (14 min walk)

Light rail

Jamaica • Lines: Jfk (16 min walk)