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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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East Elmhurst
New York, United States · North America
About East Elmhurst
East Elmhurst works well as a base: 5 minutes from Steinway, 8km from Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
East Elmhurst is in New York, United States, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Steinway, about 4 km away.
East Elmhurst is a residential neighborhood in the northwest section of the New York City borough of Queens. It is bounded to the south by Jackson Heights and Corona, to the north and east by Bowery Bay, and to the west by Woodside and Ditmars Steinway. The area also includes LaGuardia Airport, located on the shore ofRead more
Flushing Bay, the LaGuardia Landing Lights Fields, and Astoria Heights (the latter two in ZIP Code 11370).
East Elmhurst is part of Queens Community District 3 and its ZIP Codes are 11369, 11370, and 11371. The neighborhood is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 115th Precinct, though the airport is patrolled by the Port Authority Police Department. East Elmhurst and its southern neighbor Corona are often referred to jointly as "Corona/East Elmhurst".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near East Elmhurst?
Within an hour or so of East Elmhurst: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (8 km), Central Park (9 km), Moto Coffee Machine (9 km), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (9 km).
Are there any good drives near East Elmhurst?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is East Elmhurst?
East Elmhurst is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Steinway.
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- Population
- 23,150
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.7612, -73.8651
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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 East Elmhurst
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
9 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 20 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.
9 km · about 20 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.
10 km · about 20 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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