Things to do in Far Rockaway

Activities, attractions and tours

Photo by Nelli Nova
Photo by Nelli Nova
Photo by Kirsten Christiansen
Photo by Kirsten Christiansen
Photo by Ayen Ong
Photo by Ayen Ong
Photo by ‎‎alan paige
Photo by ‎‎alan paige
Photo by Kirsten Christiansen
Photo by Kirsten Christiansen

Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.

Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.

Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.

Top places to visit

1. Times Square

The flashing neon signs and oversized billboards of Times Square are larger and louder than life, rather like New York itself. Overflowing with noise and activity, it is the very soul of the city that never sleeps.
Learn more
Brash, bold and flashy – there is something truly captivating about the bright lights and hypnotic hubbub of Times Square.

2. Central Park

For an afternoon away from the swarming streets of New York City, why not follow the example of the locals and make a bee-line for the expansive lawns of Central Park. Designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted, the park opened in 1857 and has been a treasured gem in the heart of the urban sprawl ever since.
Learn more
Central Park which includes a pond, a park and flowers

3. Broadway

Broadway is called the “Great White Way” for the dazzling lights surrounding the popular Times Square portion of this avenue. Take a moment to look in all directions from your spot at the center of Times Square. Every December 31, about 1 million people crowd into this space to watch the 12-foot (3.6-meter) ball drop from One Times Square in celebration of the New Year.
Learn more
Ed Sullivan Theater which includes a city and signage as well as a large group of people

4. Statue of Liberty

Gifted to the United States of America by the people of France in 1886, the Statue of Liberty marked the friendship between the two countries and memorialised over a hundred years of American independence. It has stood in New York Harbor ever since, the first thing new immigrants fleeing famine and persecution would see as they arrived in search of a new life in the land of the free.
Learn more
Statue of Liberty showing a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

5. Grand Central Terminal

Just one glance at the imposing neo-classical façade of Grand Central Terminal evokes the spirit of adventure and romance. A priceless Tiffany clock made from opulent stained glass sits above the entrance, crowned by the classical figures of Mercury, Hercules and Minerva. When it was built, this was the largest sculptural group in the world – an apt frontispiece for such a grand building.
Learn more
Grand Central Terminal

What to do in Far Rockaway

Popular places to visit

Times Square

Times Square

Brash, bold and flashy – there is something truly captivating about the bright lights and hypnotic hubbub of Times Square.

Times Square
Central Park which includes a pond, a park and flowers

Central Park

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

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, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Statue of Liberty

A welcome sight for generations of immigrants as they arrived in New York Harbor, Lady Liberty stands as a beacon of hope and freedom to all who lay eyes on her.

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

With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.

Grand Central Terminal
Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

Nothing epitomises the American dream like the Rockefeller Center, a gleaming complex that effortlessly mixes business and pleasure.

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 showing views, a city and a skyscraper

Empire State Building

Rising regally above the city, the Empire State Building is the ultimate symbol of New York glitz and glamour.

Empire State Building

Areas of Far Rockaway

Default Image

Rockaway Beach

The beaches and sporting events make Rockaway Beach worth a stop. Make a stop by Rockaway Beach, and jump on the metro at Beach 90 St. Station to get around the area.

Rockaway Beach
Default Image

Hammels

Hammels might not have many top sights, but Rockaway Beach and Five Towns Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hammels
Default Image

Broad Channel

While in Broad Channel, you'll enjoy the beaches. Catch the metro at Broad Channel Station to see top sights like East Jamaica Bay Islands while you're in the area.

Broad Channel

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 

 

New York

New York