When the King and Queen of Great Britain Came to the World’s Fair in Queens
The first time a ruling British monarch ever came to the United States, he made a stop in Queens to visit the 1939 World’s Fair!
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The Futuristic Monorail that Ran for the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens
A glimpse of the future at the 1964-65 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was a monorail train, advertised as “Exciting. Thrilling. Unforgettable.”
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Untapped Cities NYC Tours and Events This Week: July 15th – July 21st, 2019
Rediscover New York City this week on a behind-the-scenes tour with Untapped Cities! Explore locations both famous and obscure on our expert led tours, and gain access to special events from the city’s leading cultural institutions. This week, dive into the issues of urban renewal in the Lower East Side, watch a live metal pouring …
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11 Off-the-Beaten Path Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2019 in NYC
Ditch the beach and the BBQ and find an alternative way to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer with our unique NYC events!
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13 Things to Do in NYC This Week: December 7th – December 13th, 2018
Celebrate the last nights of Hanukkah, brush up on your holiday baking and check out festive art with our Untapped picks for things to do this week in NYC!
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PHOTOS: Flushing Meadows Before, During and After the 1964 World’s Fair in NYC
See how Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens was transformed by the 1964 World’s Fair in rarely-seen vintage photographs from the NYC Parks Photo Archive!
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10 Unique NYC Events for Thanksgiving 2018
If the Macy’s Parade isn’t your scene and you are looking for something unique to do this Thanksgiving, check out these 10 alternative holiday events in NYC!
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Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: November 19th – November 25th
Check out all of the exciting ways to explore NYC this week on an Untapped Cities tour of an abandoned hospital, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and more!
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Untapped Cities Tours and Events this Week: September 24th – September 30th, 2018
Take part in an Untapped Cities NYC experience this week to discover the remnants of the World’s Fairs, explore the cathedral-like Woolworth building and more!
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New Dates Added for Tour the Remnants of the World’s Fairs at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
New dates just added for our Tour of the Remnants of the World’s Fairs at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park!
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16 Things to Do in NYC this Week: July 20th to July 26th, 2018
New York City is teeming with events this week! Whether you want to grab a bite, catch a film, or tour a museum, we’ve got you covered with our Untapped picks!
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10 Facts About the Lost Giant Trylon and Perisphere from the 1939 World’s Fair
Before the New York State Pavilion and Unisphere became symbols of the World’s Fair in Flushing, Queens, the Trylon and Perisphere towered over the 1939 World’s Fair. Learn 10 facts about these two missing icons!
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