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
  • Gratuities (Optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mets-Willets Point, Queens, NY 11368, USA

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End point

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

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 7/16/2020 - 1/31/2026

    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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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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