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
- Sunnyside Seniors Rally Against MTA’s Q60/Q32 Bus Stop Relocation
- Assembly candidate posts AI deepfake of Hevesi days after fraud accusation
- Department of Homeland Security sued for ‘illegal’ stops and arrests in New York
- Alleged arsonist charged for setting Flushing fire that killed four
- New Mathnasium Center Brings Personalized Learning to Sunnyside Students
New York Regional News
- How the Gilgo Beach Killings Fueled a Mania for Prestige True Crime
- Shannan Gilbert’s Death Remains the Great Unsolved Mystery of the Gilgo Beach Murders
- ‘I Saw a Buzzard on a Dead Tree Branch No More Than 20 Feet Away’
- Want to Star Opposite Daniel Radcliffe? At ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ You Have a Chance.
- Who Is Keeping These Trains Moving? Teenagers, Illegally.
US News
- California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him
- Trump Fires Board That Oversees Presidio in San Francisco
- How JD Vance Tried and Failed to End the War in Iran That He Opposed
- What We Know About the Eric Swalwell Sexual Misconduct Allegations
- At a World War II Internment Camp, History Blows Away Wind Energy
- America’s Fastest-Growing County Wonders if ‘Paradise’ Is Growing Too Fast
- What the ‘Real Housewives’ Think About Congress’s Reality TV Drama
World news
- Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.
- Here’s the latest.
- Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92
- Clearing naval mines is painstaking, dangerous work.
- Overlooked No More: Margaret Gipsy Moth, Fearless CNN Camera Operator
- The Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points in U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
- The ‘Islamabad Peace Talks’ Are Over. What Now for Pakistan?