Welcome to Queens
Discover Queens
Things to Do
Queens may not boast Brooklyn’s star power or Manhattan’s iconic skyline, but this western Long Island gem was a hotspot long before the other boroughs stole the spotlight. Spanning 73,000 acres, it’s packed with history, culture, and hidden treasures. Here are 34 great ways to experience the best of Queens.
Museums
Queens is home to some of New York City’s most diverse and dynamic museums. From contemporary art at MoMA PS1 to history and innovation at the Queens Museum and New York Hall of Science, there’s something for everyone. Each museum offers a unique window into the borough’s creative and multicultural spirit.
Where to Stay
Queens is fast becoming a top destination for visitors to New York City, with over 100 hotels and many more being built. Its growing appeal comes from its diversity, vibrant art scene, nightlife, and global cuisine. To help you choose, we’ve compiled a guide to our favorite Queens hotels.
Queens Neighborhoods
Queens, the largest of New York City’s five boroughs, is home to over 2 million people. Its rich diversity shines in neighborhoods like Little India, Little Guyana, and Little Greece, where festivals and parades celebrate cultures from around the world.
Famous People
Queens is the hometown of many well-known and talented individuals. Celebrities like Donald Trump, Ray Romano, and Fran Drescher all hail from this dynamic area. Explore our list of famous people from Queens to see who else got their start here!
New York Regional News
- James Riches, Fire Chief Who Lost Firefighter Son on 9/11, Dies at 74
- Storm Threatens to Bring ‘Widespread and Impactful’ Snow and Ice to Northeast
- Mamdani, a Sharp Critic of Police Surveillance, Will Soon Oversee It
- ‘It Was the Start of a Frosty Relationship’
- Cory Booker Weds Alexis Lewis in a Private Ceremony
US News
- Inside Trump’s Push to Make the White House Ballroom as Big as Possible
- College Student Is Deported During Trip Home for Thanksgiving
- Rubio Says ‘Much Work’ to Be Done After Talks With Ukrainian Officials
- Republicans Flipped South Texas. Can a Moderate Tejano Singer Take It Back?
- Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime
- Ukraine’s top negotiator resigns, but peace talks carry on.
- The Political Price Shock of Data Centers and Electric Bills
World news
- ‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
- Israeli Hostage Recounts Beatings and Starvation During Hamas Captivity
- Why Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?
- Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict
- Netanyahu Asks Israel’s President to Pardon Him in Corruption Cases
- Hong Kong’s Migrant Domestic Workers Mourn Their Losses in Deadly Fire
- Deadly Floods in Indonesia Leave Hundreds Missing