The Shops at Atlas Park
The Shops atAt las Park
The Shops at Atlas Park is an indoor/outdoor, mixed-use property
with retail, dining, and entertainment companies. The roughly
18-acre venue also hosts many community events, such as a free
outdoor films series, a job fair, and safety programs.
Currently owned by the Macerich Company, major tenants include
California Pizza Kitchen, Foot Locker, Forever 21, New York
Sports Club, Regal Cinemas, Starbucks, and TJ Maxx.
Inside scoop: The center gets its name from bodybuilder Charles
Atlas, who lived in nearby Middle Village. The site was once Atlas
Terminals, which facilitated the Long Island Rail Road.
Address: 80-00 Cooper Avenue, Glendale,
www.shopatlaspark.com.
Bonus Entities
BQE Tours
The Brooklyn Queens Experience proposes the ultimate “antitourist”
trip through Long Island City. Experience the cultural,
culinary, and historical character of this Western Queens
neighborhood as part of a small-group walking tour. The
experienced, well-trained guides turn the visit into a memorable
event.
Address: www.bqetours.com.
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