Jamaica
Best known as a transportation center connecting parts of NYC to John F. Kennedy International Airport, this enclave contains a patchwork of cultures, including immigrants from India, the Caribbean, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Sri Lanka. The local cuisine reflects that heritage, with a collection of international groceries and restaurants along Liberty Avenue. The neighborhood also features the 200-year-old King Manor Museum, a National Historic Landmark and the former home of Rufus King, a New York senator and signer of the Constitution.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Black-Owned Jamaica Itinerary
Spend a few days visiting Black-owned restaurants, bars and cultural attractions in this vibrant Queens neighborhood.
Guide to Little Bangladesh
Check out restaurants, snack carts and sweet shops for a taste of Bangladeshi culture in Queens.
TWA Hotel Guide
This retro hotel at a classic ’60s airport terminal has working rotary phones and a bar inside an actual airplane.
King Manor Museum
The King Manor Museum is an historic site dedicated to one of the authors of the Constitution.
Black Spectrum Theatre
The beloved Queens theater supports the African-American community and local performers.
Sybil’s Bakery and Restaurant
This West Indian restaurant specializes in sweet and savory treats.
Spicy Lanka
Enjoy spicy Sri Lankan food, including curry and devilled chicken.

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