It’s time to fall in love with Astoria this weekend! Explore our Astoria Route this weekend and visit museums, bars and more.
Museums
Take a walk to the Museum of Public Relations a short distance from our Wall St./Pier 11 Landing. The Museum of Public Relations is a 501(c)(3) educational institution which aims to serve the world’s growing community of public relations students, educators, researchers, and practitioners. The Museum was founded in 1997 and is the world’s only museum dedicated to the international public relations profession. The museum is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Museum of American Finance exhibits may be closed but you can still attend special events happening at the museum. You can take a walking tour of the financial district on Saturday, November 24th or attend a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 14th. The Museum of American Finance is located a short distance from our Wall St./Pier 11 Landing.
South Street Seaport Museum offers many activities to do and exhibitions to visit. The exhibit Millions: Migrants and Millionaires abroad the Great Liners, 1900 -1914 is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. They also offer Seaport Walking Tours which start at Fulton Street. Tours usually last around 75 minutes. The South Street Seaport Museum is located a short walking distance from our Wall St./Pier 11 Landing.
Nightlife and Resturants
In the mood for hookah, food and good vibes visit Babylon Hookah Lounge located near our E. 34th St Landing. Babylon Hookah Lounge is open from Friday to Sunday from 2 pm to 4 am. This unique hookah lounge opened in 2011 and is known for its entertainment at the lounge!
Looking for a more laid back evening? Visit BLVD Wine Bar located near our Long Island City Landing. It was voted the best wine bar in Queens. BLVD Wine Bar also offers craft beers, champagne, champagne cocktails, artisanal cheeses, fine charcuterie, and other eats to fit your cravings.
Art District
Kaufman Art District is the perfect destination to explore the arts this weekend. KAD spans 24+ blocks and serves to advocate for and promote arts in the Queens neighborhood. The KAD mission is to enhance the value of their neighborhoods creative and economic life by engaging artist in collaboration of all different forms of art.
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