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
- Gotham FC to call Queens home starting in 2028
- Longtime Queens criminal court judge retires
- State-commissioned report finds systemic failures in New York prisons after killings
- Queens man dies after setting himself on fire near UN in protest of China’s rule over Tibet
- Mamdani and DSA Hail “The People’s Victory” At Primary Night Watch Party
New York Regional News
- Live Updates: Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated as Officials Warn of Collapse
- Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated as Officials Warn of Collapse
- Dolly Parton to Celebrate Turning 81 With a Musical About Her Life
- Two Cases Raise Concerns About Civil Liberties in the U.S.
- Gotham F.C., the Women’s Soccer Team, Is Leaving New Jersey for Queens
US News
- Trump Administration Guts Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence, Suppressing Reports
- Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian
- ‘Excited but Shocked’: U.S. Soccer Fans Struggle With Trump’s FIFA Call
- A Supreme Court Case on AR-15s Could Hinge on Their ‘Common Use’
- Abandoned by Allies, Platner Faces Pressure to End Senate Campaign
- After Courting Black Voters, Trump Downplays Black Unemployment
- Trump’s Tenuous Relationship With NATO Allies
World news
- As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image
- South Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
- Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
- Macron Continues With Syria Visit Despite Explosions Near His Hotel in Damascus
- Zyn’s Popularity Has Tobacco Companies Racing to Cash In
- U.K. Live Updates: Farage Resigns and Says He Will Run Again in Special Election
- Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow