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
- D.S.A. Members Blast Mamdani Adviser for Elevating Graham Platner
- Buckling Manhattan High Rise Becomes Focus of Criminal Investigation
- N.Y.C. Official Planned Unauthorized Meeting With Iran’s U.N. Ambassador
- N.Y.P.D. Inspector Charged with Attempted Rape of a Female Officer
- Judge Allows News Site to Publish School Lockdown Video but Sets Limits
US News
- U.S. Employers Told to Dismiss Thousands of Immigrant Workers
- What We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
- Trump Is Promoting ‘Freedom Fuel’ for $3.47 a Gallon. Who’s Behind It?
- Houston to Investigate How ICE Agent Came to Kill a Mexican Immigrant
- Graham Platner Files Paperwork to Withdraw From Maine Senate Race
- The Platner Drama Is Reviving Debate Among Democrats Over a Double Standard
- As the World Cup Wraps in L.A., the 2028 Olympics Beckon
World news
- Trump Tried to Block Canada’s New Bridge to Detroit. It’s Opening Anyway.
- Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
- Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Window on Ryanair Subsidiary Flight, Reports Say
- Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
- Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
- Can Hungarian Holocaust Survivors Find Justice in the U.S.?
- At Least 12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire