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
- N.Y.U. Professors Reach a Deal on a Contract to End Strike After 2 Days
- ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Playwright Briefly Kept Out of Broadway Rehearsals
- More Tourists Are Coming to New York, but Not From Other Countries
- Mamdani Is Quietly Backing Away From a Threat to Raise Property Taxes
- Should These Abandoned Tracks Become a Park or a Train Line? Or Both?
US News
- Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music
- Why Are Delays at Houston’s Bush Airport Worse Than at Others?
- In San Jose, a Reckoning Over Cesar Chavez Is Only Beginning
- Kermit Gosnell, 85, Dies; Imprisoned Abortion Doctor Convicted of Murders
- Somali Immigrants Have Effectively Been Denied a Fair Hearing, Lawsuit Says
- Massachusetts Teacher Charged With Raping Two Students
- N.C. Senator Phil Berger Officially Just Lost to Sam Page
World news
- Iran Signals Resilience With Volley of Missiles Across Middle East
- NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback Over Support for Iran War
- Sarah Mullally, the First Female Archbishop of Canterbury, is About to Be Enthroned
- Air Canada C.E.O. Draws Scorn for Delivering Condolences in English
- Investigators Seek Answers in Attacks on Jewish Sites in Europe
- Sexual Misconduct Report Leaves I.C.C.’s Path Ahead Unclear
- Russia Launches Daytime Attack on Ukraine With Over 500 Drones