What to do in Jamaica, NY

Activities, attractions and tours

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1813 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,402 per adult
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Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Private Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Price is ฿2,767 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Activity duration is 3 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿5,680 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 1449 reviews
Price is ฿5,155 per adult
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Attractions

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Activity duration is 1 hour and 59 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 735 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,767 per adult
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What to do in Jamaica

Popular places to visit

Times Square

Times Square

New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

Times Square
Central Park showing a pond, a park and flowers

Central Park

Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.

Central Park
Ed Sullivan Theater which includes a city and signage as well as a large group of people

Broadway

Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.

Broadway
Statue of Liberty showing a monument, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Statue of Liberty

This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.

Statue of Liberty
Madison Square Garden

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.

Madison Square Garden
Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.

Grand Central Terminal
Rockefeller Center

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.

Rockefeller Center
Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Empire State Building which includes a high-rise building, a city and views

Empire State Building

No trip to New York is complete without zooming up the top of this iconic building, where the views of Manhattan are unmatchable.

Empire State Building

Explore areas of Jamaica

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Downtown Jamaica

While you're in Downtown Jamaica, take in top sights like Jamaica Colosseum Mall or Rufus King Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station or Archer Av. Station.

Downtown Jamaica
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South Jamaica

When in South Jamaica, you can plan a visit to Jamaica Colosseum Mall and Aqueduct Racetrack, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South Jamaica
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Rochdale

Rochdale might not have many top sights, but The Ohel and Green Acres Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rochdale
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Briarwood

When in Briarwood and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Jamaica Colosseum Mall or Flower District and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Parsons Blvd. Station.

Briarwood
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Jamaica Estates

Even though there aren't top sights in Jamaica Estates, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Jamaica Colosseum Mall. Jump on the metro at Jamaica 179 St. Station to see more of the city.

Jamaica Estates
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Jamaica Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Jamaica Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Jamaica Colosseum Mall and Flower District.

Jamaica Hills

Day trip destinations from Jamaica

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Flushing

Brooklyn Bridge Park featuring a river or creek, a city and skyline

Brooklyn

New York

New York

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Forest Hills