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
- Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next
- ‘Every Child Walking by Stared at My New Purple Hair’
- The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms
- Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.
- Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.
US News
- Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
- Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews
- One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
- Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
- The Last Days of Butter Ridge
- A California Dream? Some Democrats Fear Harris Picked the Wrong Race.
- In Mississippi, a Democrat Challenges the Senator Who Blocked His Judgeship
World news
- The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
- Global Demand for Rare Earth Minerals Is Intensifying Criminal Threats in the Amazon Rainforest
- Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
- How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry
- An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
- A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
- A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape