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
- Meng draws in more support for reelection bid
- Monitor raises alarm over missing fire safety info on Rikers Island
- Queens dog owners call for accountability after their pup was killed in Sunnyside
- Another detainee death at Rikers marks second in less than a week
- New Forest Hills Gardens regime settles federal lawsuit with city
New York Regional News
- Four Tied to N.Y.C. Contractor to Be Charged in Federal Corruption Inquiry
- Fired F.B.I. Agents File Class-Action Suit Claiming Political Retaliation
- Zohran Mamdani Puts New York City Back on TikTok
- Should Rich New Yorkers Get Free Stuff, Too? Mamdani Says Yes.
- Sketches Found in a Closet Reveal Reality of the Holocaust
US News
- TMZ Goes After Members of Congress Living It Up Amid DHS Shutdown
- New Book by JD Vance Will Explore His Conversion to Catholicism
- Pentagon Weighs Using Anti-Drone Lasers in Washington Airspace
- Supreme Court Rejects Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
- Trump Posts Video of Presidential Library in Miami
- Will $4 Gas Hurt Trump’s Approval Ratings? Here’s What History Shows.
- Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran
World news
- Israel Signals Plans to Occupy Southern Lebanon After Ground Invasion
- U.S. Assures Colombian President Petro He Does Not Face Charges Right Now
- Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World
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- Iran War Live Updates: After Month of War, Hegseth Says Iran Retains Ability to Strike
- Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse Artworks Are Stolen in 3-Minute Museum Heist, Police Say
- How Russia Weaponized the Cold Ukrainian Winter