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!
Latest News from Queens
- Assemblymember claims opponent tried to ‘steal’ primary via registration fraud
- Rockefeller Drug Law reforms drove problem-solving court enrollment, new report finds
- Councilmembers question Mamdani DOI pick on relationship with mayor
- Queens man acquitted of murder of police officer, convicted of manslaughter
- Advocates push city to revive long-ignored part of Rikers shutdown plan
New York Regional News
US News
- How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran
- Child Finds a Human Skull During Easter Egg Hunt in a California Park
- U.S. Strikes Kharg Island as Trump Raises Iran Threats to Apocalyptic Levels
- ‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate
- 6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran
- Shots Fired at Indianapolis Councilman’s Home, After Vote Backing Data Center
- What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia
World news
- U.S., Israel and Iran Accelerate Strikes Ahead of Trump’s Deadline
- Cruise Ship Runs Aground Off Island Where ‘Cast Away’ Was Filmed
- Shelly Kittleson, American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Is Freed
- Lebanese Mourn Couple Killed in Israeli Strike, Exposing Rift Over Hezbollah
- Britain Reinforces That U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Attacks on Iran
- A Hidden Russian Hand in Hungary’s Election? Actually, It’s Quite Open.
- Vance Visits Hungary to Boost Orban Before Election