Jackson Heights
The most diverse neighborhood on earth, where Little India, Latin American blocks and historic garden apartments share a few square miles.
Example
Three stops on foot cover three continents: momos, a dosa on 74th Street and whatever the busiest truck under the 7 train is grilling.
Related terms
Neighborhoods
Flushing
Queens' Chinese food capital at the end of the 7 train, denser and more current than Manhattan's Chinatown.
Neighborhoods
Astoria
The Queens neighborhood famed for Greek tavernas, beer gardens and one of the city's most livable food scenes.
Getting around
Q70 LaGuardia Link
The free express bus connecting LaGuardia Airport to the subway and LIRR at Jackson Heights and Woodside.
Neighborhoods
SoHo
The cast-iron district south of Houston Street, where 19th-century lofts became art studios and then a shopping mecca.
Frequently asked questions
What should I eat in Jackson Heights?
Nepali momos, a dosa on 74th Street and whatever the busiest Roosevelt Avenue truck is grilling. Three stops, three continents, modest budget.
How do I see the garden apartments?
The courtyards are private but visible through gates on the historic district blocks in the 80s streets. An annual garden tour opens some interiors.
Can I see the historic garden apartments?
The courtyards are private but visible through the gates on the historic district blocks in the 80s streets. An annual garden tour opens some of them.
