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JFK is in the marshland along Jamaica Bay. There is little of interest in that area. If you have a stop over at JFK or get there too early for your flight, it is a good idea to explore around. There are no attractions near JFK, you will have to travel eight miles or more to get to one. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Brooklyn Museum of Art are less than nine miles away. So, unless you have a layover of at least 4-5 hours, it is not wise to stray too far away from the airport. On Terminal 9, Au Bon Pain serves delicious snacks and delicate pastries. Those hungry for pizza can stop by Sbarro and Starbucks lovers can step into Starbucks for coffee and snacks.

Or you may want to enjoy coffee or cocktails at the pristine garden veranda of Ramada Plaza Hotel - JFK Airport, the only hotel located on the airport property. The onsite Leonardo's Restaurant offers an international buffet, but if you feel like a-la-carte, there are choices to suit many tastes. The hotel offers state-of-the-art meeting facility for the busy executive on the go, who prefer to stay at this New York hotel. Tennis buffs will have to travel six miles to play a set or game at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium.

Sporty kinds will like the three star Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport due to its close proximity to the Belmont Race Track, the Shea Stadium and USTA National Tennis Center. Free internet access, a 24x7 airport shuttle, a health club and an indoor pool make it a nice choice for a New York stay. Plan a trip to Coney Island located ten miles from the hotel. Enjoy a few hours or spend your entire day at one of America's most celebrated beach resorts. For dinner, have juicy steaks at the in-house Great American Grill restaurant or walk down to discover the dining options nearby.

Located on 140th Street, Doubletree Hotel JFK Airport Hotel is a nice spot for both a business and leisure stay. Enjoy modern comforts such as free WiFi, free newspapers, in-room plasma TVs and cable and a 24x7 well equipped business center. Choose from an international menu at the onsite Café 140, get rid of the jetlag at the fitness center and relax in the sauna. Located in Queens, this New York hotel is surrounded by residential houses. The hotel offers a 24x7 free shuttle to JFK and the AirTrain station connecting to Manhattan. From the hotel, attractions like Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and the Statue of Liberty are a half hour away.

Those on a budget should look up Comfort Inn JFK Airport located five minutes from the JFK International Airport. This New York hotel is minutes away from Jones Beach State Park, Rockaway Beach and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, home of NHL's New York Islanders. New York City and its many popular attractions are only a short drive away. Shoppers will like the nearby Green Acres mall. The neighborhood offers diversified dining options and cocktail lounges that you can walk down to discover. Free continental breakfast, free airport shuttle, free WiFi, free newspapers and free 24x7 coffee, give you all the more reason to stay here.