Finally, another nice sunny day, so I jumped at the opportunity to make a walking tour video in Kew Gardens. This summer was so overloaded with rainy and cloudy weather, it was ridiculous. Maybe it will make for a more colorful autumn? Either way, it was a good time walking around this nice area. Kew Gardens is right next to Forest Hills Gardens and even though it’s not as luxurious or private, it still boasts a lot of really nice houses. Tons of Tudor’s and lots of new style mini mansions, as well as other architectural styles. All sizes too. One standout area or set of buildings, is the historic Hampton Court built in 1937. Designed by the awardwinning architect Benjamin Braunstein, who was best known for his large, costeffective garden complex apartments that still maximized light, air, and open space. It still looks beautiful and peaceful today. A neighborhood unto itself. Also nice to see, is the ever present and sprawling Forest Park, which is the third largest park in NYC. For such an outer residential area, there is easy access to Manhattan and nearby airports via the LIRR, the E and F subways or various MTA bus lines, as well as being right next to all major expressways. Originally, Kew Gardens was one of seven planned garden communities built in Queens from the late 19th century to 1950. Much of the area was acquired in 1868 by Englishman Albon P. Man, who developed the neighborhood of Hollis Hill to the south, chiefly along Jamaica Avenue, while leaving the hilly land to the north undeveloped.

Many notable people come from or have lived in Kew Gardens, such as: George Gershwin, Will Rogers, Charlie Chaplin, Burt Bacharach, Rodney Dangerfield and Jerry Springer. Look out for Dangerfields childhood home 3:19 and a memorial mural 45:54 painted in his honor, right around the corner from the Kew Gardens Cinemas. There's a great tavern called Austin Ale House, which is very popular and has a patio right next to the LIRR tracks and station. Kew Gardens is one of the safest and best places to live in NYC, The vibe around the area is great. People coming and going, homeowners doing yard work and overall a friendly atmosphere. See for yourself!

FEATURES:
0:00 Forest Park
1:54 Union Trpk
2:45 Grenfell St
10:50 LIRR
12:07 Grenfell St
13:57 Onslow Pl
14:50 Park Ln
16:38 Park Ln S
20:01 Hampton Court
21:40 Audley St
23:24 Abingdon Rd
24:44 Audley St
26:15 Beverly Rd
27:46 Audley St
29:14 Beverly Rd
30:14 83rd Ave
31:55 Abingdon Rd
32:40 Audley St
33:45 Grosvenor Ln
36:07 Park Ln S
37:08 Mayfair Rd
38:58 116th St
39:48 Curzon Rd
41:35 115th St
42:26 Abingdon Rd
44:22 Lefferts Blvd
45:54 Dangerfield
46:41 Ale House
47:22 LIRR
48:19 Austin St
49:12 82nd Ave
50:05 Austin St
50:38 81st Ave
51:49 Austin St
55:18 Union Trpk
57:16 Jackie Robinson
57:45 Forest Park