Queens, The Official Gateway to        New York

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Celebrate Thanksgiving In Queens!

Come and Celebrate Thanksgiving in the giving borough. Whether it’s a big family dinner at your parent’s house or at one of Queens’ many fine restaurants that serve Thanksgiving specials; Thanksgiving is always celebrated big here in Queens. From delicious turkey dinners to bargains on black Fridays this borough knows how to kickoff the holiday season every year. So start your holidays with us and you’ll be thankful!

 

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Now in Queens

 

Queens Library Assists Veterans with Benefits Info - Queens Library in cooperation with The American Library Association, is making information available for U.S. Military Veterans to help them get benefits for those who may be entitled to. Limited amount of brochures will be available at Libraries throughout Queens. For more info call 718-990-0700.

Saturday, November 22nd - Fifth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Queens Center Mall. Enjoy fun games and exciting prizes while lighting our Christmas tree. Excitement starts @ 4PM, Tree lighting @ 6PM. For more info call 718-592-3901 or visit www.shopqueenscenter.com 

Sunday, November 23rd - Be A History Detective @ Fort Totten Park. For more info call 718-352-1769 or visit www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers  

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QUEENS VISITOR CENTER

Queens Tourism Council officially opened the Queens Visitor Center at the Queens Center Mall on March 20th , 2007.

The Visitor Center will provide information on Cultural attractions and events in Queens.

Location: 90-15 Queens Blvd. Elmhurst (Across from Applebee's). Phone: 718-592-2085

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Top Ten Reasons to Discover Queens.

One is for home to the largest model of a city in the world --- The Panorama of New York City located in the Queens Museum of Art.

Two is for the 2.2 million Queens residents representing all parts of the world who speak your language and welcome you to their neighborhood.

Three is for over 300 years of history that you can experience by visiting our historic homes and sites.

Four as in 42 miles of subway lines to get you from here to there.

Five is for the Uni-five; New York Hall of Science, Queens Botanical Garden, Queens Museum of Art, Queens Theatre in the Park, Queens Wildlife Center, located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Six as in your choice of 63 neighborhood branches of the Queens Borough Public Library for getting information on the topics of your choice.

Seven is for over 7,000 acres of parks for you to explore from beach to bay to a forest of oak, hickory and pine.

Eight as in "I ate food from around the world by spending a day in Queens!"

Nine for the 9 Mets Players on the field at Shea Stadium.

Ten for the 10 miles of sun, sand and surf awaiting you in the Rockaways.

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