What's East New York like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, why not consider East New York? Take time to see places such as Jamaica Bay and Gateway National Recreation Area while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building.
How to get to East New York
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from East New York
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 mi (12.8 km) from East New York
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from East New York
Getting to East New York on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- New Lots Av. Station (Van Sindern Av.)
- Van Siclen Av. Station (Livonia Av.)
- Pennsylvania Av. Station
Things to see and do in and around East New York
What to see in East New York
- Jamaica Bay
- Gateway National Recreation Area
Things to do near East New York:
- Resorts World Casino (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Aqueduct Racetrack (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Brooklyn Museum (4.6 mi/7.3 km away)
- Prospect Park Zoo (4.6 mi/7.3 km away)
When is the best time to visit New York?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 2°C)
- Rainiest months: July, December, August, October (average 131 mm of rainfall)