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 man pleads guilty to attempting to kill 82-year-old he pushed onto subway tracks
- Law library reopens at Rikers women’s jail after overcrowding forced closure
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Northwell Health Hosts Middle Village Activists
- Police misconduct payouts top $100 million for fourth straight year
- ‘Trump Yard’: Locals worry they’ll be cut out of Mamdani, Trump Sunnyside Yard housing plan
New York Regional News
- Squatters Fill Empty NYC Public Housing Units, Report Says
- Judge Vacates Punishments of Columbia Students Who Occupied a Building
- New York City Paid $117 Million to Settle Misconduct Lawsuits in 2025
- Justin Timberlake Drunk-Driving Footage Won’t Be Released Just Yet
- Congestion Pricing Wins in Court After Lengthy Battle With Trump
US News
- As Trump Bashes Spain on Military Spending, German Chancellor Merz Piles On
- ‘Beyond the pale’: More than $10 million has been spent in one N.C. primary.
- North Carolina Democrats Hope Roy Cooper Can Edge Out Trump’s Pick in Senate Race
- Trump Immigration Sweeps Spawn Underground Safe Houses
- Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters’ Actions as Domestic Terrorism
- You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran
- I.M.F. Warns Iran War Could Hurt Global Economy
World news
- Here’s the latest.
- U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China
- In Myanmar, Junta Leader Eyes the Title of President
- A Critical Nuclear Site in Iran Is Spared During U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes, for Now
- In a World Order Defined by Trump, the Key to Europe’s Defense Is Germany
- Iran’s Strategy: Expand the War, Increase the Cost, Outlast Trump
- U.S. and Israel Striking Iran Security Agencies That Helped Crush Protests