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
- Courts pick up pace, but hurdles to shrinking Rikers population remain, judge says
- Street parking near Queens Criminal Court to close as jail construction advances
- Zombies, Vultures, Socialists: The Road to Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
- Massive Queens gang busted for series of shootings in ongoing turf war
- Family of Jewish man killed in Flushing seeks answers
New York Regional News
- N.B.A. Player Malik Beasley Charged in Federal Gambling Inquiry
- Sprucing Up a Magical, Mysterious Park
- Making New Friends Is Hard. These Social Clubs Want to Make It Easier.
- A ‘Heat Dome’ Could Bring Triple- Digit Temperatures to the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
- Midwest and East Face Prolonged Spell of Extreme Heat
US News
- Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power to Fire Officials, but Blocks Dismissal of Fed Governor for Now
- See How the Makeup of Independent Agencies Has Changed Under Trump
- Here’s the latest on the rulings.
- Supreme Court Upholds Grace Period to Count Mail-In Ballots That Arrive After Election Day
- Voters Think A.I. Is Terrible. In Campaigns, It’s Everywhere.
- Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request to Appeal $5 Million Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case
- Many Child Safety Features on Social Apps Don’t Work, Report Finds
World news
- Scale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
- Once He Wanted to Lead FIFA. This Is Much Better.
- Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
- A Close Call With an Alberta Grizzly Bear, Recorded in Its Entirety
- 5 Killed in Shooting at Youth Center in Northern Germany, Police Say
- Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool
- Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London