The Unisphere
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park (Ave of the States) Queens , NY 11375 United States
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The Unisphere, a 140-feet high stainless steel globe , was presented to the 1964 World's Fair by United States Steel. Today, it is Queens' most recognizable symbol and a centerpiece for the park . Read more
This popular landmark has been featured in a couple of movies , such as Men in Black! Great to go in the summertime and it's surrounded by beautiful fountains !
There are so many things to do around there and a lot of awesome food too.A good place to go and explore when the weather allows.
Bigger than it looks! When I see photos of the Unisphere, they must’ve been taken from far away, since this sucker is enormous!
Wedding photos, skateboarding, bicycling, getting ice cream , barbecues , skating , near soccer fields and tennis courts ; great for dates and families.
The unisphere marks the global promise of the UN's first home, fulfilled decades later by NYC's immigrant borough. Come in Summee for the fountains , in Fall to watch kids play, skate & climb its base.
This gigantic sphere is pretty cool. Come here and sit on one of the benches to relax from the soaring summer heat.
#StaffPick David (External Affairs): Artist Matt Mullican’s Etched Granite Pavement at the base of the Unisphere traces the history of the park from its prehistoric roots through 2 World’s Fairs .
Flushing Meadows Corona Park’s stainless steel crown jewel served as the centerpiece of the 1964 World’s Fair and was made and donated by U.S. Steel as a symbol of peace .
Incredible. Take time to walk 360 around it.
This thing is way bigger in real life. Pretty cool spot to just hang out and do some exploration
Gigantic, 140 feet high, stainless steel globe is ideal date location. Simply, must see in person.
The Unisphere was the featured location for Sonnet 44, performed by Kevin Brewer, directed by Sean Gannett: http://sonnetprojectnyc.com/portfolio/play-sonnet-44/
700,000 tons of steel
Breathtaking sculpture .
I didn't know that it was a fountain you can play in. Charming and refreshing!
The steel used in making the Unisphere was from the top of the Empire State Building, which used to be ten feet taller.
Get on the 7, a must see in person
Ride around the unisphere when the sprinklers are on and cool down ^_^
The fountain has never been on the three times I've visited the past 2 years, but skaters and roller bladers dig the empty space. However, it's all fenced off now. Looks like they're fixing it up
Check out the Sonnet Project's film that happened here. VERY COOL. http://bit.ly/13F2S3Z
Nice date location
Amazing metal sculpture !
Worlds fair icon....well maintained
PHOTO: A crane lowers the final segment of the Unisphere into place in 1963, at the link! Read more
Beautiful place!
I got engaged here 4 yrs ago!!
I have some very special memories of this spot .
Snap a shot of the giant globe
Memories of the 1964_65 NewYork World's Fair
Fountain is on for the US Open
Go at night in the snow! It is sooo lovely!
Even better up close
Bite the big apple
Lovely to bike around. I hope the construction around the Unisphere is finished soon!
The birthplace of Stark Enterprises!!
The climactic scene from "Men in Black" takes place here. Those observation towers in the distance? Maybe they're alien spacecraft... Read more
The place to see and be seen.
Fountain open for the summer!!
Check out the sprinklers.
Un lugar con mucha fotogenia.
Rincón que teníamos pendiente de visitar.
Conhecendo a famosa esfera do Queens!
Tiene un maqueta a escala de los 5 condados de New York, poco más que destacar.
El mudo a sus pies
Qué tal ,amigo!! cçomo te va!!
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Amazing pool for lap swim but gets super crowded after work and weekend mornings! Must have swim cap, lock and membership card for entry. - Anna Karnowski
Check out Chefboyarnetty Sweet n Savory! They offer mac and cheese, fried chicken, and an amazing SoulFood Sunday cupcake! ???????? - Lynette Thompson
Fun par 3 course. Holes are mostly in the 50 yard range. It's open late, so great for a post-work activity - Justin Canetti
#StaffPick Pema: They chose to include the strangest items like alfalfa sprouts, a dollar in change & Pacific Ocean water (why not Atlantic?) Can’t wait until 5,000 years passes so we can open them. - Queens Museum
One of my favorite pieces from Shea Stadium, which I never got to see. :( Take a photo with it and make to get Citi Field in the background! - Elise Lotz
Pretty park, and kept very clean. Great place to chill out on a nice day, with a view of the city across the river. - Lauren Hansen
The ArtAccess program is among the best art classes I have attended. Very good techniques, and sometimes educational too. Would most certainly recommend to anyone in the area who may be interested. - Eric Edmondson
Beatiful venue with excellent visibility from any angle. Honestly the higher you sit, the more you can see. With good lenses, one can take really amazing pictures. - Mateusz Mentlewicz
Great food options! And the atmosphere is electric. Facilities are well maintained, lots of vantage points to watch the game from different angles. - Jonathan Baillie Strong
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Monument
Place United States » New York » Queens » Flushing Meadows-Corona Park