I visit La Guardia airport often for my airline gig and have grown fond of the Jackson Heights neighborhood. My family wanted to see NYC during the holidays so I jumped on the opportunity to spend a week living as most New Yorkers do.
At first glance it looks a bit rough but to me it’s classic New York: un-gentrified, vibrant street life and easy mass transit access. A stone’s throw from LGA, getting to and from the terminals will be easy once construction at the airport is complete. The neighborhood is known as Little Colombia so you won’t long for delicious eateries, bakeries and coffee shops. Little India, and Chinatown in nearby Emhurst Flushing offer even more amazing experiences. If you’re a runner as I am, you can run to Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, home to City Field and the ‘39 Worlds Fairgrounds. The home and host are excellent. I look forward to visiting again in the coming months.