What's Downtown Jamaica Like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, consider Downtown Jamaica. Take time to see places like Rufus King Park and Jamaica Colosseum Mall while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including King Manor Museum and Afrikan Poetry Theatre.
How to Get to Downtown Jamaica
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Downtown Jamaica
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Downtown Jamaica
- Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 17.4 mi (28 km) from Downtown Jamaica
Getting to Downtown Jamaica on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station
- Archer Av. Station
- Sutphin Blvd. Station (Hillside Av.)
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Jamaica
What to See in Downtown Jamaica
- Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
- Prospect Cemetery
- Rufus King Park
Things to Do in Downtown Jamaica
- Jamaica Colosseum Mall
- King Manor Museum
- Afrikan Poetry Theatre
When Is the Best Time to Visit Jamaica?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 37°F)
- Rainiest months: July, December, October, August (average 5 inches of rainfall)