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
- Recalling When Lower Manhattan Was New Amsterdam
- Mamdani to Meet With Obama at Bronx Child-Care Center
- A Dance Party for Martha Graham With Ariana DeBose and Padma Lakshmi
- New York’s Anti-Rich Current Reaches Crescendo With Second-Home Tax Plan
- Migrant Children Removed From New York Shelter After Abuse Allegations
US News
- Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail
- Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
- Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility
- U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes
- Man Charged in Lego Theft Scheme of Replacing Pieces With Pasta, Police Say
- Inside the Supreme Court’s Risky New Way of Doing Business
- The Doctor Will Seek Your Vote Now
World news
- Iran War Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz Largely Closed as Iran Says Parties Are Far from Final Deal
- Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump
- What to Know About the Bulgarian Election
- Mark Mobius, Pioneering Investor in Emerging Markets, Dies at 89
- Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz Over Ship Attacks and Iranian Threats
- Hezbollah is willing to cooperate with a cease-fire with Israel. For now.
- Here’s the latest.