New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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40 to 60 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This self-guided audio tour will take you through the fairgrounds for the historic New York City World’s Fairs of 1939-40 and 1964-65. We’ll visit iconic sites of both fairs, hearing about the architecture, design and history of the famous Unisphere, The New York State Pavilion and the temporary headquarters of the United Nations, now the Queens Museum.

You’ll hear about the origins of the park, which inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald when it was an eyesore ash heap, and how that was transformed into beautiful fairgrounds and then into a major city park. You’ll hear about the colorful history of the fairs’ exhibits and pavilions, which includes the infamous feud between artist Andy Warhol and controversial mega-developer Robert Moses.

It’s best to take this tour during the day, when the Queens Museum is open, so that you can pop in and see the New York City Panorama, which is an enormous scale model of all of New York City. Please check the museum’s hours beforehand.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mets-Willets Point, Queens, NY 11368, USA

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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Building, Queens, NY 11368, USA

The tour ends outside the Queens Museum.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 7/16/2020 - 4/9/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

What To Expect

David Dinkins Circle (Pass By)

The tour goes around the David Dinkins Circle.
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Unisphere (Pass By)

The tour goes around the Unisphere.
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Queens Theatre (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Queens Theatre.
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New York State Pavilion (Pass By)

The tour goes around the New York State Pavilion.
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Westinghouse Time Capsules (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Westinghouse Time Capsules.
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Queens Museum (Pass By)

The tour ends outside the Queens Museum.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour is as follows:Public transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsApr 2025

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P316


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