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’ beaches open for summer season
- ‘Predatory’ law firm shuts down after AG investigation
- AM Moreno Reintroduces Mamdani’s “Not on Our Dime” Act to Bar NY Nonprofits Funding Israel
- Jackson Heights A&E Residents, State Legislators Celebrate Spring and Tenant Power
- Labor tensions escalate at Brooklyn Defender Services amid stalled contract talks
New York Regional News
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in ‘Other Desert Cities’ on Broadway
- Mamdani’s Public Housing Plan Partly Relies on Private Sector
- As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
- New York Leads in Controlling Heat-Trapping Methane. That Could Change.
- Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens
US News
- Ken Paxton has a history of winning primaries and make-or-break runoffs.
- Trump Undergoes a Physical Exam at Walter Reed
- Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters
- Judge to Decide How Long Torture’s Taint Infected the Sept. 11 Case
- Clarence B. Jones, Who Helped Shape ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech, Dies at 95
- Rahm Emanuel, a Possible 2028 Contender, Calls for Higher Education Reforms
- To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand
World news
- ‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit
- Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
- Trump’s Iran Proposal Has Echoes of Half-Finished Gaza Deal
- UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record
- Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
- A Dissident Escapes China by Rubber Boat and Lands in South Korea
- U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran