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 welcomes Gotham FC to the World’s Borough
- Remediation manager finds ‘chaotic’ conditions as Rikers reform effort begins
- Brooklyn Defender Services union goes on strike
- Patrick Martinez Wins Razor-Thin Western Queens Primary by Seven Votes
- Patrick Martinez wins Assembly District 30 primary by seven votes
New York Regional News
- Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official
- Gold Trader Who Helped Iran Dodge Sanctions Avoids Prison Sentence
- An Elite N.Y.C. Public School Admitted 777 Students. Only 3 Were Black.
- At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape
- Mahmoud Khalil Accuses Trump Officials of Conspiring Against Him
US News
- Man in Florida Fatally Hit by Truck While Fleeing ICE, Official Says
- ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston
- Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
- Here’s the latest.
- Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls
- Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago.
- Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close’
World news
- Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says
- Six Dead in an Elevator After Fire in Central Brussels
- A Heated Rivalry Over Bull Mascots Is Dividing a Brazilian Town
- In Bangkok Bar Blaze, Signs of Fatal Lapses Repeated Across the World
- Antonio Rattín, Whose World Cup Expulsion Led to Penalty-Card System, Dies at 89
- Jeffries Says He Will Oppose Proposal to Cut Off U.S. Aid to Israel
- Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say