Welcome to Queens
The largest of NYC's boroughs, and with nearly half its residents foreign born, Queens is truly a world apart. But other than downtown Flushing, Astoria and Long Island City, it's mostly a suburban, low-rise sprawl and a patchwork of diverse communities. Terra incognita to other New Yorkers and far from the fashionable Brooklyn confines, pockets of Queens are as fascinating as anywhere in the city. Gorge at diners and delis from around the world, ride the surf in hip Rockaway Beach and visit contemporary art centers scattered throughout the borough.
Top experiences in Queens
Top attractions in Queens
Amazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
- Ample Hills Creamery in QueensIce Cream
- Casa Enrique in QueensMexican
- New World Food Court in QueensFood Hall
- Bahari Estiatorio in QueensGreek
- Pye Boat Noodle in QueensThai
- Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao in QueensDumplings
- HinoMaru in QueensJapanese
- Golden Shopping Mall in QueensChinese
- Kabab Cafe in QueensEgyptian
- M Wells Steakhouse in QueensSteak
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