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Woodside

New York, United States · North America

About Woodside

Woodside works well as a base: 5 minutes from Astoria, 6km from Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Woodside is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 41,981, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Woodside sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Woodside to your route.

About Woodside

Woodside is a neighborhood in the western portion of the borough of Queens in New York City. It is bordered on the south by Maspeth, on the north by Astoria, on the west by Sunnyside, and on the east by Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and East Elmhurst. Some areas are widely residential and very quiet, while other parts,

Read more especially the ones around Roosevelt Avenue, are busier. In the 19th century the area was part of the Town of Newtown (now Elmhurst). The adjacent area of Winfield was largely incorporated into the post office serving Woodside and as a consequence Winfield lost much of its identity distinct from Woodside. However, with large-scale residential development in the 1860s, Woodside became the largest Irish American community in Queens, being approximately 80% Irish by the 1930s and maintaining a strong Irish culture today. In the early 1990s, many Asian American families include a large Filipino community moved into the area, and as a result the current population is 30% Asian American. South Asians and Latinos have also moved to Woodside in recent years. Reflecting its longtime diverse cuisines, the neighborhood is filled with many cultural restaurants and pubs. It is also home to some of the city's most popular Thai, Filipino, and South American eateries. Woodside is located in Queens Community District 2 and its ZIP Code is 11377. It is patrolled by the New York City Police Department's 108th Precinct. Politically, Woodside is represented by the New York City Council's 22nd and 26th Districts.

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Where is Woodside located?

Woodside is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.7454 latitude, -73.9054 longitude.

What is the population of Woodside?

Woodside has a population of approximately 41,981 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
41,981
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.7454, -73.9054

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Worth the detour from Woodside

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Moto Coffee Machine

A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.

5 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.

6 km · about 10 min drive

museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.

6 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Central Park

An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Empire State Building

Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Times Square

Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.

7 km · about 15 min drive

museum

American Museum of Natural History

A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.

7 km · about 15 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Woodside.

Jackson Heights

🇺🇸 United States

2 km awayPop. 67,067

Elmhurst

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 113,364

Maspeth

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 48,325

Sunnyside

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 49,833

Steinway

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 1,648

Astoria

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 150,165

Long Island City

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 25,595

Middle Village

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 29,491

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