What's Downtown Jamaica like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Downtown Jamaica? Take time to see places such as Rufus King Park and Jamaica Colosseum Mall while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including King Manor Museum and Afrikan Poetry Theatre.
How to get to Downtown Jamaica
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Downtown Jamaica
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Downtown Jamaica
- Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 17.4 mi (28 km) from Downtown Jamaica
Getting to Downtown Jamaica on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station
- Archer Av. Station
- Sutphin Blvd. Station (Hillside Av.)
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Jamaica
What to see in Downtown Jamaica
- Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
- Prospect Cemetery
- Rufus King Park
Things to do in Downtown Jamaica
- Jamaica Colosseum Mall
- King Manor Museum
- Afrikan Poetry Theatre
When is the best time to visit Jamaica?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 3°C)
- Rainiest months: July, December, October, August (average 121 mm of rainfall)