Queens
From an endless selection of old-world cuisines to the scenic surf, Queens has it all.
NYC Local Legends: Naq Zamal
There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Queens native Naq Zamal takes us on a food tour of Jackson Heights, highlighting the array of diverse South Asian cultures that thrive there.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN QUEENS
Yara Herrera’s Guide to Ridgewood, Queens
The chef of Hellbender discusses her top neighborhood places to eat, sing karaoke, take a yoga class and get a new do.
Almonte Studio Interview
Artist Talisa Almonte celebrates her Latin heritage and love of Queens in her prints and products.
Artists Revisit the World’s Fair at the Queens Museum
Solo exhibitions by artists in residence Umber Majeed and Abang-guard reflect on the 1964–65 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
THINGS TO DO IN QUEENS
Queens Night Market
This expansive open-air night market celebrates the rich cultural diversity of NYC.
New York Mets Baseball
Major League Baseball’s Queens team now features superstar Juan Soto.
The Noguchi Museum
See an unparalleled collection of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi's work.
BROWSE QUEENS NEIGHBORHOODS
Flushing
Flushing holds Queens’ Chinatown, its bustling main blocks lined with herbal shops and Asian bakeries and restaurants.
Jackson Heights
Dine at some of the City’s best South Asian restaurants in Queens’ melting pot.
Long Island City
Queens’ once-industrial waterfront is now home to cultural attractions and skyline views.
Forest Hills
This corner of Queens birthed the Ramones, Simon & Garfunkel and (sort of) Spider-Man.
The Rockaways
Beaches, fishing spots, laid-back restaurants—all can be found within city limits.