Flushing

Flushing offers several ways to plan a trip centered on culture, history and nature: historic houses and landmarks, a botanical garden, urban agriculture activities and jazz. The range of themes helps you shape your stay around your interests. If you enjoy discovering historic places, you’ll find different reasons to plan a trip here than someone who is especially interested in garden culture or music.

Discover history through houses and landmarks

One notable historic landmark is the Flushing Remonstrance, signed on December 27, 1657. The Bowne House dates back even further: it is the oldest surviving house in Queens County and dates from 1661 or earlier. Flushing Town Hall is also part of the area’s history. This historic landmark dates from 1862.

The Voelker Orth Museum in historic Flushing, Queens, offers another perspective on the past. The house, built in the 1890s, was home to a German immigrant family. The museum offers tours, exhibitions, workshops and events throughout the year. When planning, you can choose between different formats rather than focusing your visit on just one building or date. For travelers interested in history and the life of an immigrant family, the museum offers a different focus from the older houses and Town Hall.

Garden culture and urban agriculture

The Queens Botanical Garden is a 39-acre oasis. Its history goes back to the 1939–1940 World’s Fair: the garden grew out of “Gardens on Parade,” a five-acre exhibition presented there. This connection makes it a destination where a visit can also explore the history of a garden exhibition.

The QBG Farm adds urban agriculture to the mix. The farm invites the public to learn about the importance of urban agriculture and soil health. Options include volunteering, tours and seasonal workshops. Depending on your interests, you can listen, join a tour or take part in a workshop. The farm’s produce also offers a practical detail to consider when planning your trip: from June through November, it is available on Wednesdays between 3 and 5 p.m. at a weekly farm stand, in exchange for a donation of your choice. If this visit is important to you, you can plan around the Wednesday schedule during this period.

Music and routes through historic Flushing

Alongside its historic character, Flushing Town Hall offers a musical attraction: the Monthly Jazz Jams take place throughout the year. You can come to listen without playing yourself. It’s a good option if you’d like to experience jazz but don’t want to join in a jam session. The event’s regular schedule differs from the seasonal workshops at the QBG Farm.

If you prefer to explore history on foot, consider the Flushing Freedom Mile, a walking tour through historic Flushing. Together with the historic houses and Town Hall, it offers another way to connect with the area’s history. You can explore its history step by step, so you don’t have to limit your stay to just one way of discovering the area.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Flushing, you can base your decision on your personal travel interests.

For the broader travel overview: Queens.