Queens Plane Spotting, Bowling and Japanese Food
Watch low-flying planes from an East Elmhurst park, bowl and play arcade games in Woodside, then stop for Japanese food on Astoria Boulevard in Queens.
East Elmhurst and Woodside Activity Map
LaGuardia Landing Lights in East Elmhurst
Aircraft descend over LaGuardia Landing Lights on their final approach to the airport. Arrivals pass roughly every 90 seconds. Watch the changing scale of each plane against the trees and grass. This East Elmhurst park opens daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The grounds also serve as a local dog run. Visitors report unattended pets and uncollected waste. Check your footing while moving between views of the sky and ground.
Lucky Strike Queens in Woodside
Online booking at Lucky Strike Queens carries a ten percent nonrefundable fee. The terms specify no refund within 30 days. In Woodside, the venue has 35 bowling lanes. Move between a bowling game and the arcade, or visit the sports bar. Blue lighting follows the lanes, with orange and red light over the seating. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Pause in the lounge between turns.
Pokeyaki Japanese Grill on Astoria Boulevard
Pokeyaki Japanese Grill's lettering spans the brick storefront in East Elmhurst. Choose a made-to-order poke bowl or grilled teriyaki with fried rice. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Daily opening is 10:45 AM. Sunday through Thursday, it closes at 9:30 PM. Friday and Saturday closing is 10:30 PM. The clean interior provides a straightforward, casual setting for a Japanese meal. Online ordering through the restaurant's website is available for takeout.
