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
- Light Snowfall Coming to New York, New Jersey and Long Island
- In the East Village, Hiding in Plain Sight: A Secret Passage to the Underground Railroad
- Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage
- ‘Suddenly, Everyone in the Line Seemed to Stand Up a Little Taller’
- Woman Apparently Crushed by Trash Compactor in Building, Police Say
US News
- In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat
- In First Public Comments Since Trump’s Racist Video, Obama Laments Lost Decorum
- Trump’s Relentless Self-Promotion Fosters an American Cult of Personality
- More Than Ever, Videos Expose the Truth. And Cloud It, Too.
- Republican State Legislators Rush to Limit Their Own Regulators
- Texas Students Protest ICE Despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threats
- T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause
World news
- U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections
- Europe Today Looks Different From the One Trump’s Team Describes
- Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve
- French Prosecutors to Investigate Diplomat as Part of Epstein Probe
- No miracle, but Denmark hockey team gives U.S. a good fight.
- How Italy’s Federica Brignone Won Gold in Giant Slalom.
- Europe’s Reaction to Rubio: Relief, Up to a Point