Forest Hills Commerce & Culture
Forest Hills was home to the Ramones, Simon & Garfunkel, and even Peter Parker — yes, Spider-Man himself grew up on Ingram Street and attended Forest Hills High School. Few neighborhoods can compare with a celebrity resident roster of that caliber. The West Side Tennis Club hosted the U.S. Open over two stints from 1915-1920 and 1924-1977 and currently houses Forest Hills Stadium, the erstwhile center court now best-known as an outdoor concert venue, drawing artists across the spectrums of genre and era every summer. The de facto downtown of Forest Hills lies along Austin Street, where you can find many popular chain retail outlets and a selection of boutiques and vintage stores. You’ll discover dining options on Austin, nearby side streets, and major thoroughfares such as Queens Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue. Pizza and ice cream parlors contribute to the neighborhood’s enduring throwback feel.