"Get on the 7 and take it all the way to the Mets — Willet Point station. You're deep in Queens. You're not going to catch a game at Citi Field, nor spectate at the US Open (should the timing align), although you'll see plenty of sports fans milling about. You're here for the Queens Museum, which doubled in size during a 2013 renovation and offers free admission. If you've come for a specific reason, it's likely the 9,335-square-foot scale model of New York City in its entirety. The Panorama was originally built for the 1964-1965 World's Fair by Robert Moses and Lester & Associates. It is breathtaking in its attention to detail—you'll be able to find your hotel or apartment if you are willing to spend the time—and vastness. New York City is massive! Perhaps more massive than you realized, all the more reason to branch out to this farther-flung museum." - Andrea Whittle, Charlie Hobbs
