One of the best assets of living in Astoria is the accessibility to Manhattan and all parts of New York City. With major bridges and highways all within minutes, you can access any of the other boroughs very quickly.

There are several other methods of transportation in addition to the bridges and highways. New York City is very popular for its train system. The N and W subway run across Astoria making stops at Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Blvd., 30th Avenue, Broadway, 36th Avenue, 39th Avenue, and finally Queens Plaza, which is the last stop in Queens before entering Manhattan.

The Q18, Q19, Q69, Q49 Q102, Q103, and Q101 are all buses which make stops in Astoria. If you don’t feel like taking a bus or train there is always a cab, which you should be able to flag down within a few seconds. Whether you are looking for a pool to visit in the summer, a great restaurant or shopping, you will find it all minutes away in Astoria.

One of the most popular attractions is Astoria Park. From there you can enjoy the skyscrapers in Manhattan, play sports, or just relax. The Museum of the Moving Image is a historical place displaying art, television, and digital media. Whether you are visiting for the first time or a long time resident, this is a must see. Socrates Sculpture Park is a nice outdoor exhibition, displaying artwork from around the world. Also close by is Kaufman Astoria Studios, which is where the children’s favorite, Sesame Street, is filmed.

Besides going around town, it is just as easy to leave the Big Apple. LaGuardia Airport, which is the second major airport in NYC, is within 5 minutes of Astoria. From here you can go to just about anywhere you want. JFK Airport is a 20 minute ride from Arista 35.