Neighborhood
Forest Hills - a well-kept secret.
Discover all that makes Forest Hills so special. With over 88,000 residents, a unique historical legacy as one of the nation’s first planned communities, classic restaurants, and copious pop culture references, its singular vibe is welcoming and tranquil. Old and new architecture exist side by side, and its easy commute to Manhattan places it among the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Modeled after early 20th century English garden cities, the neighborhood — conceived by landscape architect and planner Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., who designed Central Park — has a rustic charm that’s stood the test of time. It has many claims to fame, notably as home to the Ramones, Simon & Garfunkel and Spider-Man; also, of course, as the original site of the U.S. Open at Forest Hills Stadium at the West Side Tennis Center, now enjoying a resurgence as a concert venue.
Abundant green spaces add to Forest Hills’ appeal. These include Station Park, a beautiful brick-paved spot modeled on a medieval town center, and the 543-acre Forest Park, with its bandshell, historic buildings, carousel, playgrounds, dog runs, golf course, skate park, handball and tennis courts, running track, bike path, athletic fields, and more.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park — with its 900 acres of athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, skate park, picnicking areas and two large lakes — is another nearby draw. The site of two World’s Fairs, it retains its special appeal as one of the city’s most iconic parks and is bustling with activity year-round. Its many enticements include the Queens Zoo, New York Hall of Science and the Queens Museum.
An upscale, luxurious environment offering ample shopping, retail places and dining, Austin Street is the vibrant heart and soul of Forest Hills. With shops ranging from big-box retailers like The Gap, Ann Taylor Loft, J. Crew Factory, Sephora, and grocery favorite Trader Joe’s to stores such as the stylish Oz Boutique selling designer and eveningwear to Soleil, a great place to find eclectic gifts, Dmitry Ties, known for luxurious silk men’s neckwear, and countless others, this retail mecca offers something for everyone.
The Austin Street dining scene includes Michelin Award winning Asian restaurant Spy C Cuisine, acclaimed for innovative regional Chinese cooking; also the beloved Austin Street Pizza; Agora Taverna, serving up Greek dishes and seafood; Amar Peruvian Kitchen, a tasty spot for Peruvian and Latin cuisine, MoCA Asian Bistro and so much more.
Other neighborhood go-tos include Eddie’s Sweet Shop, a century-old soda fountain offering up huge homemade ice cream creations, malteds, shakes, and egg creams; Prince Tea House, an Asian-European fusion afternoon tea spot, serving up dessert, brunch and small bites, in addition to teas; La Boulangerie de Francois, a charming cozy Forest Hills staple, known for sweet and savory French baked goods, plus quiches and crepes; also Tacombi, an authentic Mexican taqueria.
Luxurious living has bloomed in Forest Hills. Welcome home
Neighborhood
Forest Hills -
a well-kept secret
Discover all that makes Forest Hills so special. With over 88,000 residents, a unique historical legacy as one of the nation’s first planned communities, classic restaurants, and copious pop culture references, its singular vibe is welcoming and tranquil. Old and new architecture exist side by side, and its easy commute to Manhattan places it among the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Modeled after early 20th century English garden cities, the neighborhood — conceived by landscape architect and planner Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., who designed Central Park — has a rustic charm that’s stood the test of time. It has many claims to fame, notably as home to the Ramones, Simon & Garfunkel and Spider-Man; also, of course, as the original site of the U.S. Open at Forest Hills Stadium at the West Side Tennis Center, now enjoying a resurgence as a concert venue.
Abundant green spaces add to Forest Hills’ appeal. These include Station Park, a beautiful brick-paved spot modeled on a medieval town center, and the 543-acre Forest Park, with its bandshell, historic buildings, carousel, playgrounds, dog runs, golf course, skate park, handball and tennis courts, running track, bike path, athletic fields, and more.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park — with its 900 acres of athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, skate park, picnicking areas and two large lakes — is another nearby draw. The site of two World’s Fairs, it retains its special appeal as one of the city’s most iconic parks and is bustling with activity year-round. Its many enticements include the Queens Zoo, New York Hall of Science and the Queens Museum.
There’s a bucolic, almost suburban atmosphere on the residential streets, but the surrounding bustling thoroughfares offer up plentiful shopping, dining and services that leaving Forest Hills almost seems almost unnecessary. Along Queens Boulevard and Austin Street — the two main thoroughfares that bisect the neighborhood’s midsection — and on Metropolitan Avenue at the south, you’ll find shopping and dining easily accessible.
An upscale, luxurious environment offering ample shopping, retail places and dining, Austin Street is the vibrant heart and soul of Forest Hills. With shops ranging from big-box retailers like The Gap, Ann Taylor Loft, J. Crew Factory, Sephora, and grocery favorite Trader Joe’s to stores such as the stylish Oz Boutique selling designer and eveningwear to Soleil, a great place to find eclectic gifts, Dmitry Ties, known for luxurious silk men’s neckwear, and countless others, this retail mecca offers something for everyone.
Other neighborhood go-tos include Eddie’s Sweet Shop, a century-old soda fountain offering up huge homemade ice cream creations, malteds, shakes, and egg creams; Prince Tea House, an Asian-European fusion afternoon tea spot, serving up dessert, brunch and small bites, in addition to teas; La Boulangerie de Francois, a charming cozy Forest Hills staple, known for sweet and savory French baked goods, plus quiches and crepes; also Tacombi, an authentic Mexican taqueria.
Luxurious living has bloomed in Forest Hills. Welcome home