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
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- When Jeffrey Epstein Needed Favors, This Restaurant Mogul Was There
US News
- Man Who Schemed With Au Pair to Kill His Wife Is Sentenced to Life
- Judge Says Trump Officials Must Restart Asylum and Immigration Processing
- Chuck Schumer Privately Backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
- Casting Her 10,000th Vote in a Row, Collins Sets a Senate Record
- Trump Keeps Immunity from I.R.S. Audits, Even as $1.8 Billion Fund Falls Away
- Spelman College Names Ayanna Howard, an A.I. Expert, as President
- Vanilla Ice Is In, Bret Michaels Is Out: Trump’s Battle for Celebrity Validation
World news
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- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
- Russian Satellites Have Been Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Scientists Say
- Marjane Satrapi, Artist and Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
- The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders
- Mistrust Spreads With the Ebola Virus in Congo
- As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw