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
- ‘We Had Flunked Out of College and Did Not Want to Face Our Parents’
- A Refugee Died After Border Patrol Left Him at a Cafe. Fear Followed.
- She Was Paralyzed by a Subway Train. Today, She’s Reclaiming Her Life.
- Commuters, Rejoice! The New Portal Bridge in New Jersey Is Ready for Riders.
- Ex-State Trooper Convicted of Manslaughter in Death of Girl After Chase
US News
- State Department Cuts Price of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship to $450
- Energy Secretary Says ‘No Guarantees’ Oil Prices Will Fall Soon
- In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics
- In a Wild Corner of the West, Elk Are Everywhere and Causing Conflict
- Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
- Pentagon Names 6 Military Members Killed in Iraq Tanker Crash
- Fund-raising Email Features Trump at Ritual for Soldiers Killed in Iran War
World news
- Nations Respond With Caution to Trump’s Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz
- Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities
- This is what happened on March 14.
- Nordic Leaders Praise Carney as They Discuss Arctic Security
- Israel Says Michigan Synagogue Attacker’s Brother Was a Hezbollah Commander
- Here is the latest.
- Three More Iranian Soccer Players Withdraw Bid for Asylum in Australia