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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Astoria
New York, United States · North America
About Astoria
Astoria works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sunnyside, 3km from Central Park.
Astoria is in New York, United States, with about 150,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sunnyside, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Astoria?
Within an hour or so of Astoria: Central Park (3 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (3 km), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (3 km), Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Astoria?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Astoria?
Astoria is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Sunnyside.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 150,165
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.7721, -73.9301
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Astoria
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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