Jamaica Estates Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Central Park
Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Rockefeller Center
One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Things to do
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Statue of Liberty & Manhattan Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Jamaica Estates
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Overall, a great property. Good location. Some issues with the elevators, but overall would stay again.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
Clean, festive
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Wonderful hotel.. perfect location…gracious staff
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The location of the hotel was very good, the staff approach was also very good, an institutional structure, which I can evaluate as a negative, the cleaning was not done very carefully, the console was to leave dust on the nightstand. There was no water in the rooms, but we had the right to buy 15 ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Very courteous staff
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hotel St. James
Good
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Jamaica Estates
Queens
Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
Lenox Hill
If you're spending time in Lenox Hill, check out sights like 5th Avenue or Park Avenue Armory and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 72nd Street Station or 68 St. - Hunter College Station.
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Upper Fifth Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Upper Fifth Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Jamaica Estates Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
- Columbia University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Battery Park
- Columbus Circle
- Macy's
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
