Far Rockaway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Far Rockaway

Find the best Far Rockaway areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Rockaway Beach

The beaches and sporting events make Rockaway Beach worth a stop. Make a stop by Rockaway Beach, and jump on the metro at Beach 90 St. Station to get around the area.

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Hammels

Hammels might not have many top sights, but Rockaway Beach and Jacob Riis Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Edgemere

When in Edgemere and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rockaway Beach or Atlantic Beach and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beach 44 St. Station or Beach 60 St. Station.

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Broad Channel

During your stop in Broad Channel, check out the beaches, and jump on the metro at Broad Channel Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Bayswater

While Bayswater isn't home to many top sights, Rockaway Beach and Five Towns Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stay near popular Far Rockaway attractions

Bayswater Point State Park

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You can take time to visit Bayswater Point State Park during your travels to Far Rockaway.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$68
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$118
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
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American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$49
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$60
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
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