Flushing Meadows Corona Park hosted two World's Fairs, and this walk with collector Kyle Supley turns the lawns around the Unisphere into a map of vanished wonders. You see where Salvador Dalí staged his living art installation, where Michelangelo's Pietà was shown and where two time capsules wait for the year 6939. If you have only ever seen the Unisphere from the Grand Central Parkway, this tour makes it make sense.
What to expect
Expect a relaxed two-hour stroll through the park with plenty of stops for stories, historic context and surviving remnants like the New York State Pavilion. The meeting point is sent after booking, and the group stays small.
Good to know
- Take the 7 train toward Flushing; the park is reachable from Mets–Willets Point and 111 St, and the exact meeting spot arrives with your booking.
- Book through the Bowery Boys site; tours are small groups with instant confirmation.
- Wear comfortable shoes for about two hours of walking on park paths.
- Listen to the Bowery Boys podcast episode 'The World of Tomorrow' beforehand for extra context.
- Pairs well with a visit to the Queens Museum, which sits inside the fairgrounds.
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Common questions
Who leads the World's Fair tour?
World's Fair historian and collector Kyle Supley.
Which fairs does the tour cover?
Both the 1939–40 and the 1964–65 New York World's Fairs held in Flushing Meadows.
