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Astoria

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A neighbourhood of contrasts

Astoria sits on the western edge of Queens, where the industrial pulse of the waterfront meets a vibrant tapestry of immigrant cultures. A walk along 31st Street reveals former shipyard warehouses turned into lofts and cafés, while just a short bus ride brings you to the bustling streets of Sunnyside, where Dutch-heritage bakeries share space with Korean BBQ joints. The area’s topography—low‑lying, breezy, with views of the East River—makes it a favourite spot for photographers capturing the city’s skyline at sunrise. The mix of old‑world charm and new‑age creativity makes the district feel like a living case study in New York’s constant reinvention.

Getting around like a local

Astoria’s transit network is deceptively simple: the N and W subway lines run directly to Manhattan, but the real shortcut is the Q38 bus, which threads through quieter side streets and drops you off near the historic Steinway & Sons piano factory. Cyclists appreciate the dedicated lanes along 31st Avenue, especially during the summer when traffic eases. For a more intimate experience, hop on the Astoria Ferry from the East River waterfront; it’s a brief hop across the water that offers a glimpse of the city’s industrial skyline, and the landing spot is a short walk from the bustling Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden.

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While most visitors head for the flagship restaurants on Broadway, the true pulse of Astoria lies in its smaller spaces. The Museum of the Moving Image hosts rotating exhibitions that delve into the city's own cinematic heritage, a nod to the early film studios that once dotted the area. A short stroll north leads to Socrates Sculpture Park, where contemporary installations sit beside reclaimed maritime structures, offering a quiet retreat from the borough’s bustle. These venues showcase how Astoria continually repurposes its industrial past into cultural forward‑thinking, a pattern that defines the neighbourhood’s lasting appeal.

Arts, entertainment and media

[edit] Fictional entities[edit] Astoria, ex-wife of Muppet character Waldorf Astoria Greengrass, a Harry Potter character Astoria Rapunzel, in Italian animated series Regal Academy Astoria, in comic book Cerebus the Aardvark Astoria, a song by 40 Watt Sun Music[edit] Astoria (Marianas Trench album) 2015 Astoria, a 2006 album by The Shys Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, a 1990 album by Tony Bennett Other uses in arts, entertainment and media[edit] Astoria (book), by Washington Irving, an 1836 account of the founding of Astoria, Oregon Astoria (film), a 2000 American drama film Astoria, a play by Jura Soyfer (1912–1939)

Buildings

[edit] Astoria–Megler Bridge, a bridge that connects Megler, Washington, to Astoria, Oregon Astoria (Amsterdam), a Jugendstil Office building in the Netherlands Astoria, Stockholm, a cinema in Sweden Astoria Theatre, Brighton, in England Hotel Astoria, the name of several hotels London Astoria, a former music venue in England Kaufman Astoria Studios, in New York City, United States

Places

[edit] United States[edit] Astoria, Illinois Astoria Township, Fulton County, Illinois Astoria, Missouri Astoria, Queens, New York Astoria Boulevard Astoria Boulevard station Astoria Park Astoria, Oregon Fort Astoria, fur trading post of the Pacific Fur Company Astoria Regional Airport Astoria, South Dakota Astoria Canyon, a submarine abyss near the mouth of the Columbia River Other places[edit] Astoria, Budapest, Hungary Astoria metro station Astoria River, in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Other uses

[edit] Astoria, a converted houseboat holding a recording studio Astoria (turkey), a wild turkey named after the New York City neighborhood Astoria Bank, a former New York bank Astoria Cinemas, a former Swedish cinema chain Cafe Astoria, a Western-style bakery in Taiwan WCF Data Services, formerly ADO.NET Data Services, codename "Astoria"

Astoria

A neighbourhood of contrasts

Getting around like a local

Beyond the usual sights