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
- Queens residents sue city’s ‘worst landlord’ over crumbling building
- State budget boosts funds for legal services
- After overturned conviction, Queens man faces jury again for 1993 killing
- Sentencing reform bill backed by top judge begins to advance through Senate
- Locals breathe sigh of relief after Kew Gardens Hills skyscraper project cut in half
New York Regional News
US News
- ‘Trump-hating liberal’ vs. ‘RINO’: 2 Republican incumbents fight for their political lives.
- Dallas Whale Mural Artist Wyland Sues FIFA After World Cup Paint-Over
- Police Say Muscatine, Iowa Man Shot 6 Relatives Before Killing Himself
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- New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda
- Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
World news
- Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Running Israel as a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
- Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
- ‘La La Land’ Orchestral Performance Saved by Keyboardist in the Audience
- Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
- As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
- Carney Says Canada Is Failing Jewish Canadians, Describing ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’
- Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo