New York City is full of fun, interesting, and unique senior-friendly activities that will keep you busy for a long time. This neighborhood guide is separated by borough and it should help senior and home care aid figure out where to go today.
The neighborhood of Astoria has something for everyone. Located adjacent to the East River, the area has Astoria Park for outdoor activities. Other points of interest are the Greater Astoria Historical Society and the Museum of the Moving Image, which has become very popular.
The park is a 897-acre strip of greenery in the middle of Queens and is part of the same complex that houses the Queens Zoo, Queens Museum, and Queens Botanical Garden. It is also not far from Citi Field where the New York Mets play.
Located just to the West of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the neighborhood of Corona is primarily residential. Situated in the North Corona section of the neighborhood is the Louis Armstrong House Museum that celebrates the life of the famous jazz musician.
Home to one of the biggest hubs for transportation in New York City, Jamaica is also home to the King Manor Museum, which celebrates the history of Rufus King, an anti-slavery activist and signer of the Constitution. The museum is just minutes away from the York College campus.
Situated close the the most northern part of Brooklyn, Long Island City has plenty to see and do. Outdoor space includes Gantry Plaza State Park on the East River, and the Museum of Modern Art affiliate MoMA PS1.
