Unisphere

Very little remains from the New York World's Fair in 1964 with one very big exception, the 140 foot high stainless steel Unisphere of the globe designed to represent the beginning of the Space Age and Man's growing Interdependence on a shrinking planet. The structure was conceived as a joint venture between architect Gilmore D. Clarke and US Steel and still looks magnificent despite years of pollution and neglect courtesy of NYC. My parents have always claimed they took me but it must have been as an embryo, because I remember nothing. Nevertheless, the Unisphere is still cool no matter how many times I see it. Five stainless steel stars.

It's the Eiffel Tower of Queens! Like the Eiffel Tower it was constructed for a World's Fair (1964). If you are ever in Corona Park or Citi Field, it's worth stopping by to snap a selfie. In the middle of the day in the middle of the week, there was almost no one around.

The Unisphere represent illustrates, symbolizes and embodies man's achievements on a shrinking globe in an expanding universe. I just know now even I have been living in New York for over decades. I love going to the park that is in local resident area. Corona Park is big and has lot of history. Seems to have less people goes to visit. Very quiet and left me vibe of the Japanese manga "20th Century boys" If you are a fan of that cartoon, you will know what I'm talking about, LOL. So attractive and mystery. When, I have friend or family visit me in NY. I prefer to take them there after complete checking point from Manhattan.

This structure is stunning. It was built for the World's Fair in 1964. It's truly remarkable that it was installed so many decades ago because it has a very modern, futuristic aesthetic. Sometimes it functions as a water fountain, but the water was off when I visited most recently at the end of July. Definitely recommend visiting at night to admire its grandeur in the moonlight.

They had the wayer spraying around the unisphere! Ithough it was closed off so I couldn't run around in the water. It was nice to feel the cool water in the air though it was a bit chilly in the mornin

Unless you count flying into LaGuardia, it's rather surprising how little I've explored Queens considering it's the largest of NYC's boroughs and second only to Brooklyn in population. I've been to Jackson Heights for a Colombian coffee shop and another time to the Museum of Moving Image, but that's it. So I convinced Jamie W. to take the 7-line almost to the end of the line at Willets Point where we saw what was once Shea Stadium but is now called Citi Field. Walking over the elevated boardwalk into the expansive Flushing Meadows Corona Park, we didn't know we were coming upon it since the trees camouflaged it. But once beyond the foliage, you've gone back 55 years to the 1964 World's Fair. It's definitely a product of its time built by US Steel in stainless steel, of course, as a symbol of world peace. It's one of the largest globes ever made standing 140 feet high and 120 feet wide. It also weighs 900,000 pounds, a prime candidate for the Kaiser weight management program, and like Jayne Mansfield, another product of her time, quite top heavy as most of the land masses are in the Northern hemisphere. I believe most women wanted their land masses in their Northern hemisphere. Is it worth the trek to get there? Sure, especially for nostalgic baby boomers. RELATED - Planning a trip to NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ZvQA2F

One of queens most famous landmarks, the unisphere is the symbol of this wonderful borough. From tv shows to movies, when you see the unisphere you know it is queens ny no doubt about it.i know growing up as a kid and going to the to shea stadium to see the Mets play baseball. You would always be able to see the unisphere from the high way, or the 7 train coming in to shea stadium, which is now called citi field stadium. But in the latest years when I worked at flushing meadow park, I was able to see it all the time and go to the queens museum to read about the history of the unisphere, and the 1964 world's fair that was going on way before I was born .it was truly a remarkable event that world's fair. So by me working in flushing for a good while flushing meadows, was like a second home to me ,by being out there I was able to see how much of a melting pot queens really was .so many different nationalities all coming together, celebrating their different cultures. They even had several nationalities celebrating their heritage on different days in the summer time in flushing meadows park .I remember the dragon costumes and a particular out fit were about 5 people were the feet of the dragon. They were celebrating China day,that was cool. I was able to see most of all the celebrations first hand back in 2006 while working there. No matter how many times I see the unisphere it never gets old ,the last time I was there just a couple of months ago .I was there at a wedding, right next to the unisphere at terrace on the park. And I had to take a picture of the famous unisphere that night.

Beautiful park, make sure to come to Parking Lot A to park then walk to the unisphere

Very cool place to reminisce about my youth. I'm so happy it has been preserved. I went two times to the Worlds Fair. I went the Summer of 1964 and again in 1965. I wish I had more photos. I returned a few years back when my daughter ran the half marathon. I couldn't wait to walk around seeing the remnants that remain from that wonderful historic moment! If you get a chance go visit the park and the Unisphere.

Had no idea that this Awesome work of art is called the Unisphere. I thought it was called the giant globe. My bad. Anyways, I was so happy to finally admire this artwork up and close. Got to admit that it was much larger than I imagined it to be. We visited the Unisphere in the evening after watching the U.S. Open. Had the Unisphere all to ourselves. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful piece of art when you are in NYC. Find it at Flushing Meadows Park (at least I believe that is the name of the location). Very lovely with the fountains of water surrounding this beauty! Learn about the history of the Unisphere by researching online.

You needn't be scared of this place. Just because someone was killed here on an episode of Law And Order: With Criminal Intent, doesn't justify your "Unis-fear." Speaking of which, there's a new series coming out, about Circus Crime and the cops that prevent it. It's called Law And Order: With Criminals In Tents. If you are at a University that is struggling to pay its overheads, then that "Uni's Fear" is going bankrupt and ceasing to exist. It's a "Unique Fear" because there is in fact only one college that does not have wealthy benefactors, and therefore no other Uni is in this sort of peril. As for the word "peril", then if you add an "n" it becomes "Pernil", which is delicious Latin Caribbean Roast Pork. And it's interesting that just 1 letter can separate something so bad from something so good. Now what was this review supposed to be about? The Unisphere is simply one of the most stunning things I've ever seen. To many, it's "that place from Men In Black", but to me, I don't even think of that particular Tommy Lee Jones movie (I can't remember who else was in it, I just marvel (not comics) in the beauty of this stunning landmark). And if Britney had gone to college instead of becoming rich and famous, then she would have been Unispears. It's actually my favourite place in all of NYC. More so than any of the bridges or sweeping views of the city. Right here sandwiched Corona & Flushing, with freeways (not called freeways in NYC) criss crossing the landscape on every side. It's not particularly peaceful here and the jets thunder overhead towards LaGuardia just to the NW, while the tourists come and go, in large numbers - especially during the day. And despite all of this, it remains one of the loveliest places I've ever been. And if you had saved the unicorns before they became extinct, they would have given you a very loud, enthusiastic Unicheer. I think perhaps because it's so unusual, so original, so unique and so striking. Or perhaps because I am a massive fan of travel and Geography. Indeed, on all of my quiz teams (geek alert) I am the resident "global expert" at everything from capitals to mountains to rivers to foods to flags. So seeing a massive metallic upside-down globe is a huge thrill to someone like me. And when you join the real world, you tend to prefer lagers and bitters that actually taste good. As opposed to the watered-down, anything-goes crap you drank in college, also known as Unibeer. Walking around the Unisphere by day is peaceful and lovely. By night is haunting and spectacular. The glowing inverted globe is a sight to behold. It's behind the Queens Museum, and sandwiched between BJK Tennis Center and the Queens Theater, all of which are visually stunning too, but none to the same degree as the Unisphere. It is a must-visit landmark. Unfolding on three sides of it is the greenery of Flushing Meadows - Corona Park, and I could not imagine a more perfect urban park or a more striking visual than this place. The night lighting is what makes this place extra special to me. It's lit up in such a pronounced way, that even from the highway but especially up close, it literally shines in the night, like the moon at its brightest but so much bigger and closer. It glows an eerie, luminous white. It provokes gasps in all that I take to see it. It's a "wowwwwwww" sort of place. And an unexpected wow, too, because nobody really expects to say "wow" to something in Queens. If you were unpopular in high school, now hated in the real world, but during those college days you were adored and beloved, then the term for that is "uni-revered." And I'm sorry. And if you're mortally afraid of Unibrows, then you have an uncontrollable (but understandable) "Unifear." And if you can successfully prognosticate exactly which college someone will go to, then you're a "Uni-seer." And you could make money from that. But not as much as the Skipped-Uni-Spears did. Oops. You think she's in love. Speaking of Queens. Tourists don't rate Queens the way those of us that really know Queens rate Queens. It's just that place you fly in and out of. Now finally, it's becoming that place where you get the very best and very cheapest authentic ethnic food (of any kind) in New York City. And Queens has The Unisphere. One of my 5 favourite "tourist attractions" in America, hands down, and easily my favourite in NYC. But then I have a massive "pro Queens" bias because all of my favourite food places are in Queens. However if you know me well you know that getting naked with me is always, always a good idea. Oh wait, sorry I got distracted. I meant to say, if you know me well, you know that a big shiny sparkly illuminated globe in a park in the night time in a dramatic concrete jungle urban city scape right next to an imposing sports arena and an abandoned looking monolithic weird thing that makes no sense to me, is always going to massively appeal to me. And speaking of massive...

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! IT'S FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING TOO! Free Parking in New York - you've got to be joking Right? Yes It's True. THE UNISPHERE IS AWESOME! This is one of my favorite places to go in NY. It is located at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Be sure to walk all around the sphere in a 360. Then step away in all different directions & see it from a distance. You'll see Something different & Amazing every time. In 1964 & 65 New York had a World's Fair. People from all over the world came to visit this HUMUNGOUS Fair. It happened nearly 10 years after Disneyland was built in California & was a precursor of what Disney World in Florida would soon become. Disney, Ford, The Vatican, IBM, NASA & many other heavy hitters all had pavilions here. Ford's Mustang & The Pieta from The Vatican still resonate in people's memories even today. There's even another YouTube Video called Disneyland Goes to the World's Fair you should also watch. The Unisphere was the center point & was a symbol of bringing different countries together from all over the world. After President Kennedy was assassinated the USA desperately needed something to bring people together & help heal the hurting nation. The 1964-65 World's Fair opened on April 22, 1964 and brought excitement to New York City. The theme of the fair was "Peace Through Understanding". The fitting centerpiece of the New York World's Fair was the 140-foot high, 700,000-pound, stainless steel Unisphere. The most recognizable symbol of the fair, was the Unisphere & it has become the icon of Queens. There were Hundreds of unique pavilions that surrounded the Unisphere, representing foreign countries, technology, transportation and government. Amazingly a few of the remnants from the 64 World's Fair were not torn down & have survived. The Unisphere is still the center point here & it's beautiful & they have preserved it. Flushing Meadows hosted not just 1 World's Fair but 2. The 1939-40 World's Fair & 1964-65 World's Fair. There are videos on YouTube of many people's home movies of that iconic fair & it's fun to check it out before you visit here. When I went they were busy fixing up the park & the flowers were in full bloom. It is Beautiful for picnicking, taking a walk or bike riding. They have vehicles you can rent here. There is a also The Queens Museum that is located right across the way. On the top floor it houses a lot of memorabilia from both World's Fairs in New York. You should check it out; it's $8 for Adults. They show the 64 WF black & white film that is featured on DocumentaryTube.net on YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWnrjCcDWI or you can watch the colorized version @ https://archive.org/details/0105_To_the_Fair_17_31_23_00 . There is also a Carousel across the way nearby that has some of the original horses from the World's Fair as well. The Beatles also have a connection to the Fair as they landed at the fair's Port Authority Heliport for their August 15 historic concert at Shea Stadium. The Unisphere has a whole new legion of fans when it was featured in the movie Men in Black. It has added yet even more fans to its celebrity status as of late & was featured in such movies as Iron Man 2 (2010), Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) & Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). If you are a fan of Sci Fi & Super Hero movies then you have to check this place out. Truly one of the most beautifully iconic structures in all of New York & IT'S FREE! It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

An iconic symbol. Majestic. Gorgeous. Beautiful at whatever season and reason. Inspiring. Relaxing. Landmark in Queens. Come and visit. No regrets when you do. Worth ever minute of your glimpse and stay.

Pretty cool landmark. Never knew about it but love going to see local sites out of the way. In the middle of a huge park with lots of walking, green grass, and fresh air. If you're in Queens, it's a good stop.

Queens iconic symbol! So grand, so marvelous, so unique. See it by car or public transportation. There are several free parking lots in the park if you plan to drive. The closest parking lot is the one located next to the newly renovated Queens Museum. The #7 subway and LIRR stops at the Mets-Willets station and it is a ).5 mile walk to the Unisphere.

The unisphere at night is breathtaking. Everyone sees it during the day. At night, it's pretty awesome.

The Unisphere is an iconic, huge stainless steel sculpture from the 1964-65 World's Fair. It's located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. In the summer, it's surrounded by a stunning fountain, but it's emptied in the winter. It's the world's largest world at 12 stories tall and weighs 700,000 pounds. I love that you can see it from the highway and all around Queens. It's just a classic, enduring symbol for Queens. It's pretty cool to see, as you might remember it from Men in Black, but it's not likely worth going out of your way to see if you're a tourist with limited time and no car. It's very easy to drive here if you're a local. You can park for free at the Queens Museum parking lot.

A Queens must see! The globe actually has different layers and shows the topography of certain areas which I thought was very interesting. A lot of open park spaces around the Unisphere for a nice stroll. There are playgrounds near by as well for kids to play in. The Unisphere is a bit far from any nearby street or parking. It is pretty deep within Flushing Meadows Park so bring your walking shoes!

It's good. You can see this from highway. I want to visit. My dog liked the corona park.

My 1,000th Yelp review. I wanted it to be personal and meaningful. So when I found myself unexpectedly in Queens, I knew what I'd be writing about. I returned to a place from my childhood to see a sight I last saw fifty years ago. An optimistic place that brought a remarkable sense of awe, majesty, wonder, and hope for a bright future. This is a review of The Unisphere - on the grounds of the 1964 World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York. It still stands today- as glorious and majestic as ever. Flushing Meadows Park is beautiful- with a zoo and kiddie rides and ice cream trucks, groups of young children on school field trips, older kids, laughing on a bench -probably playing hooky from school, oldsters strolling, young lovers wandering around hand in hand. The Unisphere was built by the US Steel Corporation to represent world peace. It's the largest globe in the world at twelve stories tall and weighing in at 700,000 pounds. You can see three rings circling the world, they represent the historic orbits of the satellite Telstar, Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, and Astronaut John Glenn. Made of stainless steel, it will never rust. It looks as glorious today as it did to the fair-goers in 1964. It was a very melancholy visit for me - a combination of seeing this beautiful symbol of hope and the glory of man, mixed in with the realization of time's passage. In 1964 when I visited (amazingly, I saved my admission ticket fifty years ago, and today I scanned and uploaded it) my family of five was there. There are just 2 of us left. Too bad families are made of flesh and blood instead of stainless steel There is a plaque at the base of the Unisphere pavilion that reads: Dedicated toward man's aspirations to Peace Through Understanding and symbolizing his achievements in an expanding universe. Built and presented by the United States Steel Corporation (USS) to the New York World's Fair April 22, 1964. Made of Stainless Steel, the Unisphere is 140' high, 120' feet in diameter and weighs 700,000 pounds.

From food to the people, the endless diversity in Queens cannot be more perfectly represented than the Unisphere. Visible from the descending planes to LaGuardia, the highways and the subway, there is no greater view than in person at Flushing Meadow Corona Park. It is uniquely New York City. It is a timeless, iconic, awe-inspiring thing of beauty. It is infinitely symbolic and is by far one of the most beautiful landmarks in the borough. Erected nearly 50 years ago as a symbolic addition to the "Peace Through Understanding" theme to the 1964-65 World's Fair. After a major restoration a couple of decades ago, along with an overhaul of the surrounding fountains, the Unisphere is once again a prominent fixture in the slow evolution of the park. Even though I wasn't around to witness its greatness during its inception, I can only figure its current day renaissance is still as prominent as ever. Even for the many who know nothing of its history, it doesn't take much to marvel at its brilliance at any point in the day or night. It is never crowded and forever tranquil, despite the skaters, street vendors, and children running amuck in and around the globe. For tourists and locals alike, it is an attraction, a sanctuary away from the city, and makes for a killer photo op. The Unisphere is one of the reasons I'm proud to call Queens home.

I remember being a little kid and totally mesmerized by the Unisphere when driving by with my parents on the way to visit family in the city. It was always visible from the highway and when I saw it I knew we were getting close. It's an amazing piece of architecture, and an iconic structure that anchors the park and is a symbol of the diversity of Queens. Built for the World's Fair in 1964-65 it still stands tall as a beacon of humanity and is a gathering point for those relaxing in the park with it's fountains and benches surrounding it. Now, I had not been in this park since those childhood days, but when I was here not too long ago for a Yelp event I was still taken aback by the sheer immenseness of it's size. That thing is huge! (insert sexual innuendo here) Definitely a must picture taking spot as it's image is famous and has been featured in movies, ads, etc. The Unisphere is a wonderful relic that bridges the past and the present in beautiful Flushing Meadow Corona Park. It's also easy to get to with the #7 train station close by.

Gorgeous, especially when compared to what it was like when I was a kid growing up in Queens. The fountains work and there area around the Unisphere are no longer filled with garbage, dog poop and drug baggies. That alone makes it four stars, but I'm giving it an extra star because the Unisphere itself, the metal structure, appears to have been beautifully maintained, bringing it back to its original glory. If, by the way, you're looking for more information about the landmark, as well as the history behind how it came to be a symbol of a bygone era, you might want to check out the book, "Tomorrow-Land: The 1964-65 World's Fair And The Transformation Of America." I cannot wait to go back!

My favorite park in NYC by far! Used to live near Central Park and I would never go because of all the tourists and rodents. Guess they go hand in hand lol. Flushing meadows corona park is so peaceful and only locals frequent it, except when the stupid tennis people are there watching at Arthur Ashe, so annoying they just come and smoke and throw their trash everywhere. Like go to your neighborhood and litter it pigs! This park is way cleaner than Central Park! I have not seen 1 rodent at flushing meadows. You go to Central Park, the Rodents have become domesticated. Make sure you check out the bike rentals and you can even rent canoes for a reasonable price! My only gripe is that they need more food and drinks available

The grounds are beautiful and the Unisphere is impressive. It's smack dab in the middle of Flushing Meadows Park in close proximity to the Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium. My advise is not to come near here during the U.S. Open Tennis match that takes place every year in late August into early September. The crowds and the security are insane. Come any other time though and you'll be glad you did because pictures just don't do it proper justice. Definitely one of the iconic places to visit in NYC.

Bright and shiny as the sun. A definite icon of Queens and New York. The unisphere is a big monument to behold. If you want the best shot you would have to catch it from afar as the height makes it hard to fit in one frame. Try to time your shot so you don't get that exercising granny or one of the nearby soccer guys. The unisphere is pretty famous too being in Iron Man and Captain America and Men In Black and a bunch of other movies. Strike a movie pose! Catch it on a nice day and feel the spray from the fountains. Bring sunscreen, your sunglasses and your bike and make a few rounds around the sphere. Sometimes there is a nearby ice cream truck. Beware the geese that live in the park they might bomb away on you and you might get a head full of poop. If you have time wander around flushing meadows and check out the other statutes, gardens, ponds and fountains or watch the people play soccer and have lunch nearby in flushing or walk to skyview and spend some time in the AC of the mall. Check it out if you are in Queens and spend a nice day in the park.

Very cool Queens landmark, stainless steel structure representing the continents of the globe. The circles around it represent orbits of astronauts and satellites. It is really quite big in diameter and you can see it all the way from the train. All the fountains surrounding the Unisphere make it a nice spot to hang out at. I always wondered what would happen though if the base it sits on would collapse and the unisphere would just roll off and smash its way as it rolls through Flushing.

Easily the most iconic thing in this park, if not the whole borough. You may recognize it from Iron Man or King of Queens. It is very much larger than life and something who's history can be explored in the nearby Queens Museum.

I can't not look at the Unisphere and sing the Men In Black theme song. I just can't. It's one of the most iconic structures in NYC, and probably the world. Speaking of, it was created as part of the 1964-65 World's Fair. I have a commemorative copper tray sitting on my desk at home telling me so (oh the things you'll find on Etsy). The thing is just awe-inspiring. And it's even more stunning at night when it's lit up. If you're in the area, definitely stop by for an iconic selfie!

A very large and impressive statue. In the center of the park, next to the Queens Museum. It is recommended to arrive with a swimsuit for children. There is a possibility to enter the water to a certain extent so that it is a good experience for the kids. In the area you can rent family bikes, BBQ areas (there is also a built-in BBQ), sports fields and more. Lots of parking spaces and food stands are also available in the area. Also a pretty romantic place for those looking for a quiet and relaxed picnic with their spouse :)

This beautiful relic from Queen's past has not lost its awe inspiring power. You can easily understand why it's a crown jewel in Flushing Corona Park. The ethereal, delicate sculpture belies its weight, an incredible 700,000 lbs. So if there's ever an earthquake and Unisphere rolls in your direction, run fast or expect to be reincarnated as a pancake. It also happens to be 12 stories high, and the largest globe in the world. When the fountains are on, and the skies have darkened, the Unisphere glows and you can imagine seeing the earth from the moon. Just a minor gripe. The garbage littered all around the fountain is absolutely gross and detracts from the beauty of the sphere. I actually thought someone could take a pic of the Unisphere and the refuse and do a documentary shot on the garbage choking Planet Earth. Please respect your parks and use the garbage cans.

One of the most iconic monuments, statues in Queens. Not a great fan of Flushing Meadows Park (too many highways surrounding it), but I really love the Unisphere. Probably the best symbol of Queens. Shameful plug, I made drawing and put it on a tshirt--if you search for 'Unisphere tshirt' on Etsy you'll find it on tees, hoodies and baby onesies.

The park itself is beautiful. Well kept & maintain. However, the surrounding areas are on the sketchy side. If you're from out of town or not familiar with the area, I suggest either going with a local or a buddy & definitely in the day time. Well, I would never suggest that you go visit a park at night any way. I just moved to Manhattan & took the subway out there. It really wasn't difficult at all but I was warned that once I get out there, the hood is a bit...unique. So this review is for those tourists who want to see this awesome sight & take the train over. You have been warned. Best way out there from Manhattan is any train from time square then take the F to 111th. You'll be a couple blocks away but it's awesome seeing the structure from the train as you arrive. Be on the look out. It's so cool. If anyone knows of another way to get there that's easier, please let me know. Thx!

I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE! I went there for the first time in the evening and it was beautiful. There were several skateboarders riding around but apparently, that's typical. Even though it was cold, I felt so relaxed. The stainless steel beauty was a sight for sore eyes and I could not stop staring. This is the world's biggest "world." I am such a sucker for historical items and to be able to stand in front of one of the few remaining artifacts from the 1964-65 New York World's Fair was amazing. It is definitely a must see and should be put on your personal bucket list.

I really never gave the Unisphere much thought. I just figured, yea, it is in the Flushing Meadows Corona Park. But let me tell you what a spectacle this is. I am not sure if I would've give it such high regard if I just randomly wandered around the park and found it. But this was no ordinary day in my life. I was about to run the Queens 10K under extreme heat conditions. After the third mile, I thought I was going to die of heat stroke. I started stripping everything off (and almost threw away my number) and tossed my T-shirt in the trash. But somehow, the adrenaline kicked in and after shedding a layer, I felt a lot better, but still miserable. So you cannot imagine when we are approaching the last mile (mile 6), we make a bend in our path and lo and behold, there is the magnificent Unisphere with all the water fountains on full blast. My eyes were mesmerized and a smile appeared on my face.Now, I knew I was in the homestretch and would make it to the end. It is the small things like this that makes me see why I continue to run. Such a beautiful structure and honestly it was such a reward to see it after working so hard for over 50+ minutes. So thanks Unisphere for getting me through the Queens 10K.

The Unisphere is beautiful especially during the night. A great place for a date night. My reaction was Wow!!! How come I never came here in the past. I guess I need to visit Queens more often. More stuff in Queens than I thought. There is a parking lot near there, so no need to worry about parking. Although I had trouble finding in the beginning. No worries there is other stuff to do around the Unisphere. There is Citi Field, the Queens Museum, ice skating, the Billie Jean national tennis center, flushing meadows park, etc. Make a night out of it. Have fun. Enjoy the view of the Unisphere. Check it out even if you're not from Queens. I'm from Brooklyn and never wanted to admit it, but Queens Rules!! HAHA!!!

Queens. The symbol of Queens where it is the glue to bridge unity.

One word: Awesome!! The Unisphere has been featured in many movies for a reason. Because it's awesome!! It's so pretty. Extra pretty went the fountain is on. Summer time, sitting by the Unisphere, eating a sandwich, and watching the children play. It's made out of stainless steel which is a great idea.

Got lost a couple of times when trying to find the unisphere, but well worth the journey. There's so much things to do in Flushing Meadows Park from catching a game at Citi Field, to swimming and ice skating, getting ices from Corona King of Ice and last but not least....the UNISPHERE. There' s a parking lot near by so don't worry about not finding a spot. It's a beautiful view in the morning as well as night time.

Free photo opportunity and a lesson in engineering. One of the marvels this city has to offer. Reminds you that that this is not the only city and country on the planet.

my favorite cartographic item is a big honkin' map of the world with colored pushpins marking the places I've been. after staying at a friend's house, I was a bit jealous that she had it and realized I needed my own. capitalism - it works. my second favorite cartographic item is the Unisphere. it's almost fitting that right by it are where the people of the world come together to hash out their differences in a fun and healthy way - you got cricket, tennis, soccer, and more all happening right in the shadow of this marvelous icon. it's also a great visual cue since I know that I'm just a bit over 2 miles deep into one of my frequent runs through FMCP when I get to it - but as we all know, the first 2 miles are just a warmup.

The Unisphere is located inside the Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the south gate of USTA National Tennis Center. It is a beautiful, giant steel globe built during the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. Great spot for photos, it has been featured in some movies like MIB, Iron Man 2. It looks beautiful at night surrounded by all the fountains. We didn't have much time to wander on the grounds of the park. There are some other attractions nearby including the Queens Museum of Art which has the panorama of New York City, Time Capsules - a record of 20th century civilization, meant to endure for 5,000 years and a few sculptures.

I was SO excited to be coming here to visit for the NYRR Queens 10k run. I always see the Worlds Fairgrounds when coming from JFK airport and wondered if it was open to the public or if you need to pay an entrance fee to visit. Well, to answer my question.... IT'S FREE and it's open to the public so if you ever have any curiosity to visit, please do take the trip out here. From Manhattan it's about a 40-50 min train ride on the 7 train which is def worth the wait. It's also near the Mets stadium so if you want to double up events, you can visit the Fairgrounds before hittin up a Mets game! Definitely doable =) This place is extremely photogenic and there's a lot of open land. Unfortunately almost all of the fountains and pools are not working for the summer so you don't get the full effect of the entire place. The good news is if you have little ones, bring their scooter or roller skates and they can go skating through the long pools. It's very entertaining. Beauty, history and just a really relaxing place to be. I highly recommend.

Good place to practice using that fancy new camera you picked up for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Make sure to hold you hands up like your holding the thing up like Hercules, or pinching it between your fingers.

Growing up in the 60s one of my earliest memories is driving with my parents to Manhattan and watching the construction of the 1964/1965 Worlds Fair, now known as Flushing Meadow Park. One of the most fascinating features was th Unisphere, originally built and funded by United States Steel. It's a unique structure both visually and historically and is beautiful both from the Grand Central parkway as well as up close behing the Queens Museum, in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night.

This is not Universal Studios!! Way more beautiful. I never walked so much in my life! It was all worth it once I saw it! It was amazing! Definitely a place you should check out if you're ever in NY! Got here on a Tuesday and it was not packed. I couldn't find a bathroom near by though. I had to walk all the way to Queens Zoo. They had a free petting zoo where the bathroom was located. Btw the zoo was on the other side of the overpass. I didn't think I was going to make it.

Love stopping by and visiting UNISPHERE ! You get to take nice pictures! Especially On a nice summer day! So relaxing! And little confusing at first when I tried parking close to get to THE unisphere But hey; a little more walking is great for the mind and soul as well as the body. Go visit the queens museum while your there! It's a quick stop and a nice experience .

I first saw Unisphere many years ago. No, it was not in person. It was an old architectural book with line illustrations and faded photographs. Even in pictures, it looked impressive. I traced the orbit ring of Gagarin's flight with my finger, thinking of the park that was so far, far away, that it almost seemed in different universe all together. Never in a million years I thought I will be standing here, now, in person, looking at same steel earth globe, walking around looking at continents and orbits, and touching massive supports with my own hand. In summertime, there are beautiful fountains surround the structure, but in fall, they all dry out - so you can walk right under the sphere and get the scale of it all - solid steel in art form. Here are the continents, mountains and peaks of the Earth, places I been to and places I want to go to; and orbits around the sphere that make me dream where else we can go in the future. Iconic.

Perfect place to be on a scorching day in NYC. Kids playing, Mister Softee, and lots of dogs! You might get the whistle blown if you try to dip in the fountain, but most people risk it anyway. Only in New York, you gotta love it!

When I saw this bad boy I knew that we were headed in the right direction. The surrounding park is worth a walk through. It was a coolish spring day and there were a few folks out to enjoy it. If you are in Flushing, it's a good place to stop and take a few photos. I'd love to see it with the water on. If you are a Mets fan, take a little stroll there between innings. If I am in the area again, it is a place I know how to get to .