Jamaica, NY Road Trips

1 King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, ☏ +1 718-206-0545. Tu-Sa Noon-4PM. The historic home of Rufus King, a signer of the U.S. Constitution. The house exhibits the story of Jamaica Village in the early 1800s. (updated Dec 2024) 2 St. John's University, 8000 Utopia Parkway. A Catholic private university.

1 Afrikan Poetry Theatre, 176-03 Jamaica Ave. Hosts classes, activist and cultural programs, musical performances, and produces original plays. (updated Oct 2023) 2 Black Spectrum Theatre, 177-01 Baisley Boulevard. Creates theatre and film that focuses on educating African American youth on racial issues, as well as highlights emerging Black artists. (updated Oct 2023) 3 Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, 161-04 Jamaica Ave. The heart of Jamaica's art culture, organizing workshops, classes, exhibits, and performances in the visual and performing arts. (updated Oct 2023) 4 Rufus King Park. Take a walk and watch locals play soccer in the field. (updated Oct 2023)

1 Beijing Dumpling House, 88-38 Sutphin Blvd, ☏ +1-718-297-2935. M–Sa 10AM–10PM, Su 3PM–10PM.

1 Comfort Inn & Suites JFK Airport, 132-15 150th Ave, ☏ +1 929-467-8081, toll-free: +1-800-424-6243. 2 Days Inn by Wyndham Jamaica / JFK Airport, 144-26 153rd Ct, ☏ +1-718-527-9025. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $89-207. (updated Apr 2021) 3 Jamaica YMCA, 89-25 Parsons Blvd, ☏ +1-718-739-6600. 4 Best Western JFK Airport, 144-25 153rd Ln, ☏ +1-718-977-2100, toll-free: +1-800-780-7234. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $85-250. (updated Apr 2021) 5 Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport, 145-11 N Conduit Ave, ☏ +1-718-848-2121. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $140-301. (updated Apr 2021) 6 Courtyard New York Queens/Jamaica, 148-18 Archer Ave, ☏ +1 917-791-5755. 7 Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York JFK Airport, 156-08 Rockaway Blvd, ☏ +1-718-977-3300. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $169-272. (updated Apr 2021) 8 Hampton Inn NY-JFK, 144-10 135th Ave, ☏ +1-718-322-7500. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $102-285. (updated Apr 2021) 9 Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport, 148-18 134th St, ☏ +1-718-322-4448. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $101-243. (updated Apr 2021) 10 Holiday Inn Express New York JFK Airport Area, 153-70 S Conduit Ave, ☏ +1-718-977-3100, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. $97-246. (updated Apr 2021)

Jamaica is the closest neighborhood to JFK Airport. To get to Jamaica from the airport, either take AirTrain JFK directly to Jamaica Station, a $7.75 fare, or as a cheaper alternative, an MTA Q10 bus from Terminal 5, which charges a regular $3.00 fare (note that this leaves you on the western edge of Jamaica; you can exit the bus at the Jamaica Av stop, right by the 121 St subway station, and take the J or Z train one stop to Sutphin Boulevard or two stops to Jamaica Center). The Q3 bus links JFK Terminal 5 with Hillside Avenue in northern Jamaica. 1 Jamaica Station at 93-02 Sutphin Blvd is a major transportation hub for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and is one of the busiest train stations in the country. It is served by every LIRR line except for the Port Washington Branch. Jamaica is served by the E, F, J, and Z trains on the New York City Subway.

Jamaica is a traditionally working-class family neighborhood. Through the years there have been problems with crime, including violence and gang activity. The situation has greatly improved, the crime rate has followed a citywide trend downwards. Normal precautions should be taken to avoid walking alone late at night.